Duet Reviews

Focus on Shared Interests: Duet emphasizes matching users based on shared interests, hobbies, and values rather than just looks, offering a fresh approach compared to traditional swipe-based dating apps like Tinder or Bumble. This can lead to more meaningful connections.

Smart Tag System: Users can showcase their personalities and preferences in detail through tags, which helps increase the likelihood of matching with like-minded individuals.

Face Verification: The app requires mandatory face verification to enhance trust and safety by reducing scammers or catfish profiles.

Unique Features: Includes features such as blind dating (Duet Clic), personality tests, and dating quizzes that add variety beyond typical profile browsing.

Heavy Paywall Model: Many core features are locked behind expensive subscriptions. For example, unlimited likes or seeing who liked you require premium access costing up to around $26 per week. Messaging matches also often requires payment. This limits free usage significantly and frustrates users who expect more free functionality from a dating app.

Limited User Base & Location Issues: As a newer app, its user base is still growing; some users report few matches nearby unless paying extra for location-based filters. The app sometimes shows people far outside the user’s city unless an additional costly subscription is purchased for "nearby" search options.

User Experience Problems: Some find the tag system cumbersome due to too many options making it hard to select accurate descriptors. There are also reports of occasional crashes or lagging affecting usability. Notification settings are limited with frequent notifications that cannot be turned off easily.

Suspicion of Fake Profiles/Bots: Despite verification measures, some users have encountered fake profiles with unrealistic photos or unresponsive behavior suggesting bot activity remains an issue on the platform.