HideShow

Dating without photos first

Be chosen for what you say, not a photo.

The problem

On most apps you are judged on a photo in about a second, and your face is shown to everyone who opens the app.

Words first

On HideShow people read who you are first. The paper over each photo tears away as you talk, so by the time a face is clear, there is already a reason to care.

HideShow compared with most swipe-based dating apps
Most swipe appsHideShow
First impressionYour photosYour words
Your face is shownTo everyone, at onceIn stages, as you talk
Pay to see moreOftenNever
LocationOften preciseCity and distance
Video callsAny timeAt 100% chemistry

Looks still matter

Photos are clear at 80%, yours and theirs at the same moment. You can show yours sooner, but nobody can buy a look at yours.

Questions

Do I need a photo?
Yes, one, with your face in it. It hangs behind a torn paper until your chat earns a clearer view.
Is it anonymous?
No. Your name, age and city show from the start. Your face waits.