Wellbeing

Dating that doesn't
eat your evenings.

No swiping, no endless feed, no tricks to keep you scrolling. Here's what that means in practice — and what we haven't built yet.

No swiping

There's nothing to swipe and no match queue to clear. You see people, read what they're here for, and start a real conversation.

Conversation first

Photos clear as you talk. The Reveal rewards an actual conversation, not a half-second judgement of a face.

Leave whenever you like

Export your data or delete your account from Settings at any time. No guilt screens, no "are you sure?" maze.

Our approach

What we don't do

  • No invented activity. SYNC never shows made-up "active now", "replies fast" or distance signals about people to keep you engaged.
  • No ads, and we don't sell your data. There's no advertising model pulling in the other direction.
  • No notifications designed to drag you back. Push notifications are for things like new messages, and you can turn each kind off in Settings.

Coming later

We've designed wellbeing features — an energy meter, a detox mode that pauses your feed, and a weekly recap of how you're using the app. They're switched off during the beta while we get the basics right. If they come back, they'll be optional.

Looking after yourself

  • Set a daily limit in your phone's screen-time settings if you want one.
  • Close the app after sending a message. Waiting for a reply in real time only builds anxiety.
  • Take breaks. The people worth meeting will still be there.
  • If you're struggling, talk to someone: QLife on 1800 184 527 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. More support is on our Safety Centre.

A note on design philosophy

Most dating apps are conflicted: their business depends on you staying in the app. A person who closes SYNC to go and meet someone is exactly what we're building for.

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way to date?

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