Stay Hidden, Date Smart

IRIS Private Mode lets you date quietly. Only people you invite—or the algorithm matches invisibly—can view your profile. No public feed, no screenshot alerts, just encrypted chat with selfie-verified singles who value discretion as much as good conversation.

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Why Privacy Matters

Modern dating apps broadcast every swipe to hidden advertising trackers and sometimes even mutual friends through careless social integrations. For professionals, public figures, or anyone navigating sensitive situations—think workplace romance, divorce, or exploring new identities—that exposure feels risky. IRIS solves the problem with Private Mode: an invite-only layer where your profile stays invisible until you approve a viewer. Location blurs to the nearest district, messages self-erase after seven days of silence, and two-factor selfie verification prevents fake identities. You keep control, gradually expanding your circle only when comfort grows. Discreet doesn’t mean dull, though; AttractionDNA™ still curates high-chemistry prospects, ensuring privacy pairs seamlessly with spark.

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Invite-Only Access

Private Mode generates a single-use invite link you share with friends or attractive strangers offline. Only holders can view your photos, and each link expires after one visit, blocking gossip chains. Since nothing appears in public discovery feeds, you escape random screenshot collectors and workplace snoops. The algorithm still suggests invisible matches, but they must request view permission first, giving you total gatekeeping. This controlled doorway balances exploration with tight security, letting curiosity bloom without audience pressure.

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Screenshot Shield

IRIS embeds a watermark ID into every image and notifies you instantly if a viewer attempts to screenshot chat or profile photos on Android or iOS. Repeat offenders lose access permanently. Knowing your pictures cannot freely circulate fosters bolder sharing: travel photos, artful selfies, perhaps even playful voice notes. This digital shield gives you confidence to reveal authentic moments, trusting that misuse triggers consequences. Privacy stays proactive, not reactive, sidestepping the viral leaks that plague mainstream apps.

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Encrypted Ephemeral Chats

Every Private Mode conversation rides end-to-end encryption and auto-deletes seven days after inactivity, leaving zero residue on IRIS servers. You can also send self-destructing photos lasting ten seconds. This ephemeral environment encourages candid flirting, sharing location-tagged coffee suggestions, or swapping silly karaoke videos without archiving anxiety. Even if someone screenshots, watermark IDs reveal culprits. Ultimately, you gain a relaxed playground where authenticity thrives precisely because nothing lingers longer than the spark intends for either party in chat.

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Anonymized Location Radius

Rather than pinpointing your exact coordinates, IRIS Private Mode displays only an approximate radius, like 'within 3 miles,' ensuring nobody triangulates your address. When you choose to share coffee shop suggestions, the app generates a neutral midpoint, preserving privacy for both sides. This anonymized mapping still guides busy schedules yet blocks stalker behavior common on mainstream platforms. Combined with invite-only access, the system grants location usefulness without oversharing, keeping boundaries crisp until you decide trust warrants more clarity.

Private Mode Edge

Many 'secret' apps hide behind bland icons yet still leak data through ad trackers. IRIS Private Mode removes trackers entirely, encrypts every packet, and lets you control visibility link-by-link. You interact only with selfie-verified humans pre-screened for mutual attraction, preserving both chemistry and discretion. It’s not secrecy by obscurity; it’s secrecy by design—transparent controls, provable security, and sparks that ignite safely off-grid. Whenever you open the app.

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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.

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