Understand someone
before you see them.

Riff matches you through questions, voice, and trust — not photos and swipes. Find deep connections and real friendships with people who think like you.

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A new riff found
hey. your answer about what matters in a deep connection really stayed with me. what made you choose that one?
I think because when someone just gets you without explanation... that's everything.
hmm. yeah. there's a word for that feeling — saudade. what you described feels adjacent to that somehow.
sorry that was a lot for a second message lol

Five stages to a real connection

No swiping. No judging photos. You earn the reveal through genuine conversation.

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Answer questions

25 questions across values, emotions, humor, and dealbreakers. No swiping — just honest answers.

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Get matched

Our algorithm finds people who think like you — not look like you. 72%+ compatibility required.

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Riff in text

Message your match. Ask anything. No photos, no names — just pure personality.

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Unlock voice

Hear each other for the first time. Rate the connection. If both score 4/5+, the reveal unlocks.

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The reveal

Both photos appear at the exact same moment. No power imbalance. Then choose: continue or let it fade.

Deep bonds or friend groups. You choose.

Run both modes simultaneously. Find love and friendship in the same app.

Deep Connection
One person. Full depth.

Progress through 5 stages with a single match — text, voice, reveal, life stories, full connection. Designed for romance, mentorship, or a profound friendship.

Voice scoring system
Simultaneous photo reveal
Life chapters exchange
Full video unlock
Friend Circle
Four people. Real friendships.

Matched with 4 compatible people simultaneously. Group question rounds reveal personalities before faces. Built for finding your tribe.

Group question rounds
1:1 deep dives within circle
Mosaic photo reveal
Group chat + meetup calendar

No fakes. No filters. No shortcuts.

Every person on Riff is verified. Every conversation is protected. Every connection is earned.

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ID verified

Government ID + live selfie match. Every user is confirmed real.

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Trust score

Green, yellow, or red indicator. Cross-references claims against verified data.

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Practice mode

AI companions keep you engaged while we find your real match. Fully transparent.

Real-time safety

7-layer detection system monitors for harmful behaviour and protects every user.

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Encrypted

Photos and voice messages encrypted end-to-end. We can't see them. Nobody can.

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Liveness detection

Photos require in-app capture with blink and head-turn verification. No catfishing.

Never alone while you wait

While we search for your perfect match, you'll riff with an AI companion to explore the app and discover what matters to you. Fully transparent — you'll always know — and it fades naturally when the real thing arrives.

10 unique personas
Diverse personalities, backgrounds, and communication styles
Psychology-informed
Responses grounded in conversation research and human behaviour
Always safe
7-layer safety system detects and handles harmful interactions

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Free
Start connecting
Free
1 Deep Connection
1 Friend Circle
Practice mode included
ID verification
Basic matching
Trust score visible
Most popular
Explorer
More connections
$7.99/mo
2 Deep Connections
3 Friend Circles
Priority matching
Circle merge access
Submit custom questions
Advanced compatibility insights
Inner Circle
Full experience
$14.99/mo
Unlimited connections
Unlimited circles
Circle analytics
Create private circles
Early access features
Personalised matching AI

Common questions

How is Riff different from dating apps?

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Is Riff only for dating?

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What's Practice Mode?

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How do you prevent catfishing?

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What if I don't like my match after the photo reveal?

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Is my data safe?

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How much does it cost?

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Download free. Start with questions. Discover someone real.