# Smugshot: Catfish-Proof Dating — Date Real, No Fake! > Dating app focused on authenticity, preventing catfishing with unique photo verification. (iPhone/iPad app by FailedXperiments LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smugshot-catfish-proof-dating/id6467523291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FailedXperiments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/584948579) - Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.83/5 from 6 App Store ratings - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.1 · 109 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2024-03-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smugshot-catfish-proof-dating/id6467523291/reviews.md ## What is Smugshot? In a world where everyone wants to look perfect and portray an unrealistic lifestyle, we forgot what reality is. As technology advances with millions of filters created, 90% report using a filter or editing their photos before posting. 50%+ report bot/spam accounts and unethical tactics used by many dating apps to get more money. Notable dating apps have tried to focus on getting deleted and getting people off it, but the issues stem from the beginning. After years reading millions of ignored comments on several dating apps - we heard you. We took the risk in creating this disruptive app so you don’t have to waste your life going nowhere. Smugshot is a dating app designed to REWARD YOU FOR BEING AUTHENTIC. HOW? We have measures in place to prevent catfish, including catfish by filters, edits, or old photos. - The app includes its own camera roll, were photos must be taken from - Except 1 "Pro Photo". This limits the filters to only the Portrait filter with background blurring. - Each photo has a photo captured date. This encourages users to actively update their photos. - This means all photos you see in the app are unique, not copy and pasted from other dating apps. - Authenticity in this day and age isn’t cheap. VIP members are able to access our very specific filters such as ethnicity, body type, hair color among other features. VIP members enjoy unlimited likes, however non members can enjoy unlimited likes by watching rewarded ads. Smugshot is free to download and use. However, we also offer optional subscription packages and single or multiple-use paid services for which no subscription is required. We offer weekly, monthly, 3 month, 6 month, and yearly subscriptions giving discounts to the weekly price. The prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase Support: support@failedxperiments.com Terms of Service: https://failedxperiments.com/smugshot_terms Privacy Policy: https://failedxperiments.com/smugshot_privacy All photos are of models and used for illustrative purposes only. ## Key features - Authenticity rewards - Built-in camera with photo date stamps - Filter prevention - VIP features for ethnicity, body type, hair color - Unlimited likes via ads or subscription - Pro Photo filter option ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Week VIP Access | $19.99 | per 7 days | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Read Receipts, 5 pack(10% off) | $7.19 | one-time | | Read Receipts, 5 pack(15% off) | $6.79 | one-time | | Read Receipts, 5 pack(20% off) | $6.39 | one-time | | Read Receipts, 5 pack(25% off) | $6.00 | one-time | | Read Receipts, 15 pack(5% off) | $14.00 | one-time | | Read Receipts, 15 pack | $14.99 | one-time | | Read Receipts,15 pack(10% off) | $13.49 | one-time | | Read Receipts,15 pack(15% off) | $12.90 | one-time | | Read Receipts,15 pack(20% off) | $12.00 | one-time | | Read Receipts,15 pack(25% off) | $11.49 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Smugshot ### Does Smugshot have ads? Yes, Smugshot contains advertisements. Non-members can enjoy unlimited likes by watching rewarded ads. ### What are the subscription options for Smugshot? Smugshot offers weekly, monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and yearly subscriptions. Prices vary by country and are displayed within the app. The 1 Week VIP Access is priced at $19.99/P7D. ### How does Smugshot prevent catfishing? Smugshot uses its own camera, requiring photos to be taken within the app, with each photo having a capture date. This limits filters and encourages users to update photos, preventing the use of old or edited images. ### What age rating is Smugshot? Smugshot has an age rating of 17+, making it suitable for mature audiences. ### How often is Smugshot updated? The latest version of Smugshot is 1.14, and it was last updated on March 11, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency. ### What devices support Smugshot? Smugshot is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### What are the benefits of Smugshot VIP membership? VIP members gain access to specific filters like ethnicity, body type, and hair color. They also enjoy unlimited likes, a feature available to non-members through watching ads. ### How can I manage my Smugshot subscription? Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off by navigating to Account Settings after purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.14 — 2025-03-11 Bug fixes and install tracking ### 1.1 — 2024-04-01 bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2024-03-26 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Smugshot | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vidn - Dating & Relationships](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidn-dating-and-relationships/id1545403277) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Dacy: Dating & Meet Friends!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dacy-dating-and-meet-friends/id1615724244) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Flingo: Dating, Match & Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flingo-dating-match-and-chat/id6469281987) | 4.0 (8) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Spotverse: Places & Dating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotverse-places-and-dating/id6450400890) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Date Detective App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-detective-app/id6474905998) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [CM Club - Find social events](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cm-club-find-social-events/id1672583806) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by FailedXperiments LLC - [Take an L (Challenge)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-an-l-challenge/id1291842067) All apps by FailedXperiments LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/584948579 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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