Noondate: Dating & Friends

The Noondate app is a popular and reliable dating app in Korea that has been providing matching services since 2011. It offers a unique approach to meeting people through various methods and encourages curiosity in encounters through its mobile platform. The app has gained a lot of popularity and success, with the highest number of downloads and longest usage time among dating apps in Korea, as well as over 57 million accumulated matches and 30 thousand matches occurring every day.

One of the standout features of Noondate is its free Voice Chat service, which allows users to talk to each other via phone. The app also offers an anonymous call feature, ensuring the privacy of its members. This makes it a great option for those who are feeling bored or lonely and need someone to talk to.

Noondate also caters to those who prefer to find potential matches through blind dates. While it's always good to meet someone through mutual acquaintances, the app also allows users to find people who share similar interests and preferences, such as newcomers, global friends, or those with the same hobbies.

The app is easy to use, with a simple process of logging in with a Facebook account or registering with an email. Users receive two profile cards every day at noon and 8 pm, and can express their interest in a person by selecting their card. If the interest is mutual, it's a match! Users can then buy candies to invite the person to chat and start a conversation.

Noondate stands out from other dating apps for several reasons. Firstly, it guarantees the confidentiality of users' contact information. Secondly, Facebook authentication adds credibility to potential matches. Thirdly, the app carefully reviews every applicant and only approves those with a completed and appropriate profile. Fourthly, it takes the work out of searching for an ideal match. And finally, the more detailed information a user provides, the better the match suggestions from the app's semantic matching algorithm.

The app also has a FAQ section to address common questions and concerns. It takes 24 hours to approve new user profiles, and those with misleading information may be permanently banned. While a Facebook account is not mandatory, it is recommended for optimal use of the app's features. Logging in with Facebook also ensures that users are not matched with their Facebook friends. The app also guarantees the privacy of its users and does not post anything on their Facebook wall or newsfeed.

The Noondate app requires certain permissions to function properly. It stores photos and videos uploaded by users on their profiles, and also receives device information to prevent multiple signups and misleading use of the service. Location permission is needed for the "Neighbors" GPS-based matching service. SMS permission helps users easily continue their signup process, while microphone and camera permissions are required for using the "Show me your voice" service and taking photos, respectively.

The app is developed by mozzet and welcomes feedback and suggestions from its users. However, some features or results may not be available to all users. The app also has a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which can be accessed through the app or on their website.