# VU: BDSM Dating Fet Life Style

> BDSM and fetish dating app for singles and couples with educational resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Vanilla Mobile Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-bdsm-dating-fet-life-style/id984920181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vanilla Mobile Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/984920180)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 232 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-bdsm-dating-fet-life-style/id984920181/reviews.md

## What is VU?

Use Vanilla Umbrella for chat & dating with singles or couples around you, make friends, find romance or meet swingers. Whatever your fetish is, find others to chat about bondage, DDLG, latex, leather, femdom, mistresses, slaves, whiplash etc. 
Only users with real interest in BDSM, fetish & kink, as well as swinging.

FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE NOTIFICATIONS TO GET AN INVITATION CODE.

NEW: BDSM Education section, with educational learning videos and articles, forum answers to questions etc. provided by experienced figures in the pro industry. We encourage all users to ask questions, to learn about Safety and Rules of Respectful and Appropriate Behaviour in the BDSM scene.

Enjoy Fetish Dating - Chat, Meet New People via the Open Chat (the only Mobile BDSM Fetish Forum with instant notifications). Find events, munches, fetishes (breaking the bondage, DDLG, ropes, shibari, daddy baby girl etc.). Use the personals to find a mistress, a submissive, a unicorn or a couple.

Instead of using different sites with different features (fetlife, alt.com, collarspace etc.) VU is all in one and is mobile: Community, Dating and Forum. 

VU is the perfect discreet site for genuine single women, single men or couples, whether they are Black, White, Asian, Latino, Straight, Gay, Lesbians, Bisexual, Queer or Transgender. VU is the safest kinky fetish, BDSM dating community in the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway, Sweden and all Europe, UK, England, Ireland, Scotland, and across the world.

## Key features

- BDSM & Fetish Chat
- Singles & Couples Dating
- Friend Finding
- Swinger Meetups
- BDSM Education Section
- Event & Munch Finder
- Personals for Partners

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu-bdsm-dating-fet-life-style/id984920181/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Abandoned App

*2023-01-06, version 2.9.3*

Devs have abandoned this app, last update was two years ago. It used to be good, but all the users have moved on. Only old ståle accounts now.

### 1/5 — Fun app but it keeps crashing

*2022-09-08, version 2.9.3*

I was enjoying making friends until the app read error. Please fix it.

### 1/5 — Hurtful

*2022-01-09, version 2.9.3*

Made an account and for some reason everything I tried it rejects me every time I try to get into itIt’s not worth any stars for some reason it wants one

### 4/5 — Great app but too many dead profiles.

*2021-08-14, version 2.9.3*

The app itself is really good.  It just needs more users.  There are lots of profiles near me, but the “show who was active in the last 7 days” option always shows slim pickings.  There are tons of profiles that have been inactive for years.  
If inactive profiles were hidden, and there were more users I’d give it 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2021-06-19, version 2.9.3*

Easy to use and met wonderful people.

### 1/5 — Scammers & Hype

*2021-01-04, version 2.9.3*

Chock full of scammers and fakes, and run by people who don’t take their own stated rules seriously.

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2020-09-26, version 2.9.1*

The app keeps crashing and I don’t know what to do so I’m just going to delete it.

### 2/5 — Slow and buggy, no mods, unresponsive to customers

*2020-09-21, version 2.9.1*

The app is a good jumping off point to meet and talk with others, but the lag and bugs make it difficult to use. I’ve been using this app since 2015.

When I want to see my visitors, I have to wait 5 minutes for it to load, messages sometimes do not get sent, sometimes sent more than once (or three or four times). Now, with iOS14, the app won’t even open. Come on, devs!

I purchased VIP to see if it enhanced usability, but to no avail. Messaging is still spotty, faves, friends, and visitors are still a pain to see and interact with, radar shows people who haven’t been on in over a year, even when filters are set to “show online only” or “show online in the last 7 days only.”

FIX THE APP, DEVS! PLEASE! I want to keep using it, but...

### 1/5 — iOS 14 crashes

*2020-09-17, version 2.9.1*

App crashes in iOS 14.

### 5/5 — Brilliant way to meet likeminded.

*2020-08-04, version 2.9.1*

Great app, easy to navigate and a great deal of people from around the world. UK and USA especially. Plenty of fakers obviously but easy to spot as they’re not verified!

## Frequently asked questions about VU

### What is Vanilla Umbrella?

Vanilla Umbrella is a mobile application designed for singles and couples interested in BDSM, fetish, and kink lifestyles. It facilitates chat, dating, making friends, and finding romance or swing partners within this specific community.

### What kind of fetishes can I find on Vanilla Umbrella?

The app caters to a wide range of fetishes including bondage, DDLG, latex, leather, femdom, mistresses, slaves, and whiplash. It aims to connect users with others who share similar interests in these areas.

### How do I get an invitation code for Vanilla Umbrella?

To gain access to the app, users must follow the steps provided in the notifications to receive an invitation code. This process ensures that only users with a genuine interest in BDSM, fetish, and kink are part of the community.

### Does Vanilla Umbrella offer educational resources?

Yes, Vanilla Umbrella features a dedicated BDSM Education section. This section includes learning videos, articles, and forum answers from experienced industry professionals, encouraging users to learn about safety and respectful behavior.

### Is Vanilla Umbrella available worldwide?

Vanilla Umbrella is described as the safest kinky fetish and BDSM dating community in the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and across Europe, the UK, England, Ireland, Scotland, and worldwide.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.9.3 — 2020-12-20

Fix bugs

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