Everything inside

What makes
SYNC different.

Every feature answers one question: does this help two people actually connect?

Core system

Say what you're here for.

Pick an intent when you open SYNC, and change it whenever you like. Everyone you talk to can see what you're looking for, so nobody wastes anyone's time.

⚡
Hookup

Direct and honest. You're up for meeting soon, and you're saying so upfront.

💬
Chat

No agenda. Just conversation, with no pressure to take it anywhere.

✨
Dating

Looking for something real. Take your time — the Reveal suits it.

🤝
Friends

New city, new chapter, or just more mates. Platonic, no romantic pressure.

The core mechanic

Photos unlock
through conversation.

Profile photos start blurred and clear in stages as the conversation deepens. By the time you see someone clearly, you already know if you like who they are.

1
Opener (fewer than 3 messages)
Blurred · personality first
2
Vibe-check (3+ messages)
Still blurred · getting warmer
3
Intent-align (7+ messages)
Almost there
✦
Fully revealed (12+ messages)
No blur

The blur is enforced on our servers, not just in the app — the clear photo is never sent to someone who hasn't reached that stage.

Why this works

Fewer snap judgements

When photos are blurred, people engage with personality first.

Better conversations

Talking is the way to see someone, so people actually talk.

Your photos stay yours

Nobody can screenshot your face from a grid. They have to have a real conversation with you first.

In the beta

Built for privacy and safety first.

A map that never gives you away

See roughly who's around. Nobody — including other users — sees your exact location: positions are snapped to a grid of about 550 metres on our servers. You can stay off the map entirely.

Real-time chat

No matching required — see someone interesting and say hello. Chat is text-only during the beta.

Block and report, reviewed by a person

Block anyone instantly. Reports go to a real person, not an algorithm. How safety works →

Your data, your call

Export everything we hold about you, or delete your account, from Settings. No ads, and we never sell your data. Privacy policy →

Coming later

Free during the beta.

We're keeping the beta small and simple on purpose. Things we're working towards, once the basics are right: an optional AI conversation helper, events with local queer groups, and community spaces. None of these are live yet.

Join the Melbourne beta