Create a Dating App Today Using SkaDate Dating App Builder
Launch your own fully featured dating platform quickly with SkaDate. Our all-in-one dating app builder supports native iOS, Android, PWA, and desktop apps—plus seamless monetization and powerful customization options to grow your dating business.
What’s Included:
SkaDate is a powerful dating app development platform that lets you create native iOS, Android, and web apps quickly and without coding. It's designed for entrepreneurs who want to launch customizable, fully featured dating apps with ease.
Key features include:
- Native iOS & Android apps built with Flutter
- Progressive Web App (PWA) for instant access
- App Store & Google Play submission support
- Subscription, credit-based, and ad monetization options
- Payment integrations: Stripe, PayPal, CCBill, Authorize.NET
- 45 plugins and 20 design themes for customization
- Full source code access and platform ownership
- Free installation plus 1 month of hosting and support
- Backed by 20+ years of dating industry experience
How It Works: Create Your Own Dating App with Ease
Building your dating app with SkaDate is simple and efficient. Just follow these key steps to make a dating app that fits your audience and business goals.
Choose Your Niche
Select from casual dating, serious relationships, niche communities, luxury & sugar dating, kink & alternative lifestyles, or AI companions.
Select Your Business Model
Choose how to monetize your app: Freemium, Pay to Message, Credits-Based, or a Hybrid approach.
Pick the Features You Want
Customize your app by adding features like chat, video calls, and virtual gifts.
Create Store Visuals
We'll assist you in designing engaging graphics for app stores.
We Handle App Store Submission
Our team takes care of submitting your app to iOS and Android stores.
Grow Your App
Use Mixpanel to track performance, run marketing campaigns, and scale your business.
Types of Dating Apps You Can Build
The dating app market offers a wide variety of options to suit different user preferences and lifestyles. With SkaDate's builder, you can build a dating app tailored to your target audience. Here are the main types you can develop:
Mainstream Casual Dating Apps
These apps target a broad audience looking for casual dating, flirting, or sometimes serious relationships. They typically feature fast, swipe-based interfaces for quick connections. Examples include Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, Badoo, and Plenty of Fish.
Serious & Relationship-Oriented Apps
Designed for users seeking long-term, monogamous relationships, these apps often use detailed profiles, psychological tests, and compatibility algorithms. Popular examples are Hinge, eHarmony, and Coffee Meets Bagel.
Niche Community Dating Apps
Focused on specific groups defined by ethnicity, religion, age, or profession, these apps cater to unique communities. Examples include Dil Mil (South Asians), JSwipe (Jewish), OurTime (50+), and more.
Luxury & Sugar Dating Apps
These platforms target affluent users interested in selective or elite dating experiences, often with financial arrangements involved. Examples are Seeking, Luxy, and Raya.
Open, Kink & Alternative Lifestyle Apps
Catering to polyamory, open relationships, and kink communities, these apps emphasize consent and diverse relationship formats. Examples include Feeld, 3Fun, and PolyFinda.
AI Dating Apps
A growing trend where users connect with AI companions for emotional support or entertainment. Examples include Replika and EVA AI.
Business Models Supported by SkaDate
SkaDate's dating app builder offers flexible business models to help you monetize your platform effectively. Choose the model that best fits your target audience and goals:
Freemium Model
Users access core features for free and can communicate freely once matched. This model encourages user engagement while offering premium upgrades. Example: Tinder.
Pay to Message
Users must pay to send messages, creating a direct revenue stream from communication. Example: Seeking.com.
Credits-Based
Users purchase credits and spend them per message or feature used, allowing granular monetization. Example: iDates.com.
Hybrid Model
Combines subscriptions with credits, enabling users to buy memberships and pay extra to message VIPs. Examples include Dating.com and DateMyAge.com.
Monetization Features
SkaDate's dating app builder comes packed with versatile monetization options designed to maximize your revenue while enhancing user experience. Whether you prefer subscriptions, microtransactions, or advertising, SkaDate has you covered.
Paid Membership
Offer multiple membership tiers with unique benefits like advanced search, unlimited messaging, and exclusive content access. Customizing packages encourages users to upgrade for better features.
Credits for Advanced Features
Implement a credit system where users purchase credits to unlock premium features. You can set credit values, costs, and even reward users with credits for specific actions, creating flexible earning opportunities.
Virtual Gifts
Let users buy and send virtual gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears to express affection. Prices are easy to manage, adding a fun and profitable social element.
Ad Banner Placement
Integrate ad banners or third-party scripts like Google AdSense. You can target ads by country, ensuring relevant and effective monetization.
User Features
The SkaDate dating app builder offers a rich set of user-centric features designed to enhance engagement and create a seamless dating experience. These features keep users connected, informed, and motivated to interact.
Pay-Per-Minute Video Chat
Ready to Launch Your Dating App?
Build your own dating app today with SkaDate. Whether you're targeting casual daters, or niche communities, our powerful app builder gives you full control, and flexibility. Don't wait—turn your dating app idea into reality now.
Choose Your App Type: Native or Progressive
SkaDate offers two powerful deployment options built on a single Flutter codebase, giving you flexibility to match your business needs and app store strategy. Whether you're targeting mainstream markets or launching a niche or adult dating platform, you can build a dating app confidently with SkaDate.
Native Mobile Apps
Our native apps for iOS and Android are robust, polished, and ready for launch. Compiled from the same Flutter codebase, they deliver fast performance, full feature access, and a seamless user experience, ideal for mainstream dating platforms.
Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
PWAs are a smart solution when native store restrictions get in the way. Especially useful for adult or unconventional dating niches, SkaDate's PWAs function like traditional apps but run in mobile browsers—no downloads or app store approvals required. They're lightweight, responsive, and future-ready.
Why SkaDate?
Your dating platform deserves a solid foundation—and SkaDate delivers exactly that. With over 20 years in the industry, we offer more than just software. We provide experience, reliability, and a partner invested in your long-term success.
In the Dating Business Since 2004
We've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs launch and scale their dating platforms. Our long-standing experience gives you access to a battle-tested product that evolves with industry trends.
A Brand You Can Trust
SkaDate is one of the most recognized and respected names in mobile dating app development. We're known for transparency, quality, and a customer-first approach.
The Best Software for Dating
From matching algorithms to video chat and monetization tools, SkaDate comes packed with everything needed to build a functional, competitive dating app—no third-party dependencies required.
Innovation Through Plugins
We regularly release premium plugins and updates to keep SkaDate cutting-edge. Popular tools like Liked Me, Viewed Me, and Likes Limit boost engagement and drive conversions.
Zero Coding Required
Our builder is designed for non-technical founders. You get full access to a ready-to-launch platform, while our support team helps you every step of the way.
Global Support & Assistance
With offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, we provide reliable assistance across time zones—so you're never alone in your journey.
Custom Development Available
Need something unique? Our in-house team can customize your platform to match your brand vision and specific business goals.
Cross-Platform Plugin Integration
All SkaDate plugins work seamlessly across desktop, PWA, and native apps—delivering a consistent user experience no matter the device.
Apps Built with SkaDate
Check out real dating apps built with SkaDate. From casual platforms to niche communities, our clients have launched successful projects using our powerful and flexible app builder.
Ready to Build Your Dating App?
Launch your own dating platform with SkaDate's powerful app builder. Whether you're targeting casual users or niche communities, we've got the tools, support, and experience to bring your vision to life. Get started today and take the first step toward your dating app success.
FAQ
- Website setup: around 24 business hours
- Android app: 2 to 4 weeks iOS app: 2 to 3 months (Apple App Store approval times vary)
- Progressive Web App (PWA): about 1 week
- Custom builds: timelines are estimated separately
- Third-party hosting or complex customizations may affect these timelines.
1) Complete (Silver) Package: Includes 1 month of Managed Support Service, then optional support available at $99/month.
2) Premium (Gold) Package: Includes 3 months of Managed Support Service, then optional support available at $99/month.
3) Bespoke (Custom Project): Support is available through the optional Done-For-You Subscription service, starting at $1,000/month, depending on your traffic and operational needs.
After the free period ends, managed support must be purchased for $99/month. This subscription includes:
- Email support with a 24-hour response time during business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM GMT+6)
- Access to core engine updates
- Access to premium plugins (we regularly update the engine and release new plugins – see what's planned: https://portal.skadate.com/tabs/2-planned)
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These apps target a broad audience looking for casual dating, flirting, or sometimes serious relationships. They typically feature fast, swipe-based interfaces for quick connections. Examples include Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, Badoo, and Plenty of Fish.
