Reshapes Bumble for Friendship

IRIS Dating reshapes bumble for friendship by curating selfie-verified matches scored for platonic chemistry. Instead of endless guesswork, you meet people already aligned on interests, safety, and mutual enthusiasm—ready to swap weekend plans, not awkward small talk.

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Finding Real Friends Faster

Ever opened bumble for friendship, chatted for days, and still felt like scheduling coffee was harder than finding parking downtown? That fatigue is the hidden cost of endless swiping. IRIS Dating flips the script by scoring profiles for platonic attraction before they reach your screen. Our selfie verification and AttractionDNA™ engine confirm the spark, while friend-intent filters remove romantic pressure. Because you see only a handful of high-match people each day, every message feels intentional. Imagine greeting someone who already knows your board-game night is sacred and texts first about next week’s trivia team. The result: lighter chats, quicker meet-ups, and friendships that start in person instead of a notification queue.

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AttractionDNA™ For Platonic Chemistry

IRIS’s proprietary AttractionDNA™ analyzes thousands of subtle face-cue reactions you make during a sixty-second training swipe, then cross-checks them with user photos certified for friend-intent only. When the algorithm spots mutual curiosity, it assigns a high Friendship Index badge and surfaces that profile in your daily batch. Because chemistry is confirmed up front, conversations skip the awkward 'just looking for friends?' qualifier and proceed directly to planning hikes, gallery hops, or any activity that feeds shared curiosity.

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Selfie Verification Shield

Every IRIS member completes a quick live-selfie gesture check before messaging. The process stamps profiles with an authenticity badge and blocks blurred or outdated images automatically. With catfish gone, saying yes to a weekend coffee feels safe, and introverts breathe easier knowing the person arriving matches the photo. Verified status also keeps conversations respectful; anyone reported for harassment loses visibility. That holistic shield lets potential friends focus on picking sushi spots instead of worrying about hidden agendas.

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Limited Daily Introductions

IRIS releases no more than a handful of new profiles each morning, mirroring the pace of real-life introductions. That gentle cap nudges you to read bios carefully, craft thoughtful openers, and follow up promptly. Users report spending half the screen time they did on Bumble yet scheduling twice as many coffee meets. By eliminating swipe fatigue, the app keeps energy high and prevents friendly sparks from drowning in notification noise. Quality rises while decision stress falls.

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Community Events Calendar

After matching, IRIS’s in-app Community Events Calendar flags local trivia nights, hiking groups, and language exchanges trending among your friend circle. Each suggestion is algorithmically chosen for overlapping interests and reasonable travel distance. Accepting an event automatically starts a group chat so rides, snacks, or playlist duties can be delegated instantly. These seamless invites feel low-pressure yet adventurous. Those shared micro-adventures build quick rapport and supply inside jokes for future hangouts, transforming digital matches into dependable weekend regulars.

Focus Over Feed

Traditional social apps flood you with feeds designed to steal attention first and foster connection later. IRIS takes the opposite stance: it hides ads, limits daily swipes, and shows only selfie-verified profiles scored for friendship chemistry. That minimalist focus frees precious mental bandwidth to plan movie nights rather than chase notification loops, leaving your battery and your social energy intact at day’s joyful end.

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What people say

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Trent Silvernail

I've been on Iris for eight months and had a better experience getting matched on here compared to other apps. Deleted all the others and kept just Iris. Since it is still a new app, I had to be patient as more people have signed up. Met a few good friends so far and the recent match... WOW! Most successful date I have had in years!

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Chi

Hi! I just wanted to let you know because of your app I have a valentines date tonight! Thank you so much, I really like the way your app is built. And the interface is very user friendly and unique.

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Rico

I'm writing this message more to vent and really advise overall. I've used Tinder, Bumble, and Iris. For probably three years now. Out of all of the companies who operate a dating app, Iris's business model and mission statement is more holistic and comforting. So I felt safer here.

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Clyde

Just seeing the things you guys do for your customers, i have to say im personally impressed. Something like this, something rare that makes people feel as though others ARE trying to create simpler and more efficient methods of doing things such as dating, are truly out there, blows my mind personally.

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Joe Makela

Looking for a great app to find the love of your life? This is it! It uses stock photos to find your "type" then any person you may like has been verified to be real because they use selfie verified profiles! It's the best dating app I have come across!

Frequently Asked Questions

Iris uses advanced AI to analyze your preferences and behavior. Instead of relying on basic filters, our system learns what you find attractive by observing your interactions with profiles. This creates more meaningful matches based on genuine chemistry.

Iris offers both free and premium features. The free version includes basic matching and messaging capabilities. Our premium subscription unlocks additional features like advanced filters, unlimited likes, and priority matching.

Your privacy is our top priority. We use selfie verification to ensure authentic profiles, implement strong data encryption, and never share your personal information with third parties. You have full control over your profile visibility and can delete your data at any time.

Unlike traditional dating apps that rely on basic filters and endless swiping, Iris focuses on genuine attraction and chemistry. Our AI learns your preferences through behavior, not just stated interests, leading to more meaningful matches and better conversations.

Training Iris is the first step to personalized dating recommendations. Our AI focuses on facial features while being blind to skin color, race, hairstyle, and clothes. When you create an account, you'll train Iris by rating stock photos to help it understand your preferences.

The key to optimal training is balance: while enough 'High' ratings are essential, being overly generous can dilute the specificity of your type. Being too selective can prolong the process. Once trained, Iris continuously learns from your interactions to improve recommendations.

Start Building Real Friendships

Download IRIS now and meet selfie-verified friends who already share your interests, so planning a weekend meetup feels effortless.

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