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Ashley Madison Discreet Dating

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Ashley Madison is currently perceived by many users as an overpriced platform plagued by an overwhelming number of fake profiles and scammers, making it difficult for legitimate users to connect despite some positive experiences.

4.0★ lifetime (76,833) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by Ruby Life Inc. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 90% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Pricing & Credits Fake Profiles & Scammers Decline Over Time User Experience (Men vs. Women) App Functionality & Bugs
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.0★ lifetime average

Recent reviews for Ashley Madison indicate a significant decline in user satisfaction, primarily due to high costs, an abundance of fake profiles and scammers, and issues with the credit system. While some users still report positive experiences and successful connections, the overall sentiment points to a platform that has become a 'money grab' and is less effective than in previous years.

What users like

  • Some users report successful connections and positive experiences.R16R19R20R40
  • The app is generally considered user-friendly with a simple layout.R5R205R484R773
  • Profile creation is easy for some users.R40R484

What users complain about

  • The app is extremely expensive, requiring credits for basic interactions like messaging, with costs often reaching hundreds of dollars.R1R3R4R5
  • The platform is overrun with fake profiles, bots, and scammers, making it difficult to find real connections.R1R2R4R5
  • Users report issues with the credit system, including credits being used by the app for unsolicited actions or being quickly depleted by fake accounts.R4R7R9R18
  • The app has technical glitches, such as freezing, login issues, and profile changes not saving.R7R20R21R29
  • Customer support is perceived as unhelpful or nonexistent, especially regarding scam reports and account issues.R4R10R12R33
  • Many profiles quickly try to move conversations off the app to other platforms like WhatsApp, often leading to scam attempts.R23R25R39R150
  • The app lacks sufficient filtering options for location and age, leading to irrelevant matches.R235
  • There is a perceived lack of real people on the app, with limited options in some areas.R41R46R60R634

Latest update · v8.13.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Fixed minor bugs while enhancing app responsiveness and reliability.

Recurring themes

Pricing & Credits negative
Users consistently complain about the exorbitant cost of credits, which are required for almost all interactions, including sending and receiving messages. Many feel it's a 'money grab' and not worth the investment, with some spending hundreds of dollars for minimal interaction. There are also complaints about credits being used up quickly by bots or the app itself.R1R3R4R5
Fake Profiles & Scammers negative
A dominant theme is the overwhelming presence of fake profiles, bots, and scammers. Users report being bombarded with messages from these accounts, which often try to move conversations off-app to solicit money or personal information. This issue significantly detracts from the user experience and wastes credits.R1R2R4R5
App Functionality & Bugs negative
Despite developer claims of bug fixes and enhanced responsiveness, users still report various technical issues. These include the app freezing, difficulty logging in, profile picture and status changes not saving, and navigation challenges. Some users also note issues with message sorting and notifications.R7R20R21R29
User Experience (Men vs. Women) mixed
The experience on Ashley Madison appears to differ significantly between genders. Men consistently report having to pay for all interactions, even when women initiate contact, leading to frustration. Women, on the other hand, often do not have to pay and report making many connections, though some still encounter fake profiles.R3R6R24R35
Decline Over Time negative
Many long-time users express disappointment, stating that the app has significantly declined in quality over recent years. They recall a time when it was more effective and less expensive, contrasting it with the current state of high costs and numerous fake profiles.R10R21R27R32

Who it's for

This app is for individuals seeking discreet dating or casual encounters who are willing to invest significant money and navigate a high volume of potentially fake profiles R5R6R24. It might appeal more to women, as they generally don't have to pay for interactions .

Evidence note: The recent review sample skews heavily negative (0.9 recent-negative signal), which contrasts sharply with the lifetime rating of 4.05. This suggests a significant recent decline in user satisfaction, particularly regarding pricing and the prevalence of fake accounts. While some positive reviews exist, they are less detailed and less frequent in the recent sample.

Frequently asked

How much does Ashley Madison cost?
Ashley Madison operates on a credit system, with costs for basic interactions like sending a single message often exceeding $1, and minimum credit packages costing around $80 or more, leading to total spending that can reach hundreds of dollars R3R6R9R21.
Are there many fake profiles or scammers on Ashley Madison?
Yes, recent reviews overwhelmingly indicate that Ashley Madison is overrun with a high percentage of fake profiles, bots, and scammers, with some users estimating 60-95% of profiles are not genuine R1R2R10R11.
Does Ashley Madison have good customer support?
Based on recent reviews, customer support for Ashley Madison is perceived as largely unhelpful or nonexistent, especially concerning reports of scam profiles or account issues R4R10R12R33.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R16] 5/5 · US First Timer: Amazed
  2. [R19] 5/5 · US Great: Love it
  3. [R20] 3/5 · US Glitches: To be honest, there are so many fake profiles. The intent is wonderful and there are some real profiles that turn out great! Still recommend this app/site as the BEST overall Adult Playground 🤫
  4. [R40] 4/5 · US Experience: I am now experiencing it and it wasn’t hard to get my profile done
  5. [R5] 2/5 · US All for a price: The app itself is easy to use with a very minimal layout. The service is ridiculously overpriced. Almost $300 in and all the connections I’ve made have turned out to be escorts or scammers. They have ruined Ashley Madison. Does Ashley Madison care? Probably not when they get $$. If anyone were to report the accounts you’ll have nobody on Ashley Madison in all of central Texas. I g
  6. [R205] 5/5 · US Best casual dating app: User friendly and awesome
  7. [R484] 3/5 · CA Still Undecided: Am undecided at this point whether or not this site is worth the effort. Easy to get on board, app seems to work well, but am suspicious that a fair number of the profiles are fake. Not a surprise if that turns out to be the case as it is the same with all of these apps/sites. I’ll give it a few more days to see if this site actually generates any real contacts.
  8. [R773] 5/5 · AU AM app good to use.: Effective app. Does everything it is supposed to do.
  9. [R1] 1/5 · US Tired of bots: Too expensive and keep making it more expensive and mostly bots on the site. The site is not worth the money.
  10. [R3] 1/5 · US Have to pay to message people: You can’t even talk to people on this app without making a payment for credits. Minimum is $80🙄
  11. [R4] 2/5 · US Declining App: Prices continue to increase. ‘Bots’ that cause you to burn credits and scam artist are very active attempting to gain information to use against. AM unwilling to credit reported accounts. Additionally, those bad accounts disappear before you are able to report.
  12. [R2] 1/5 · US Scammers: Scammers and bot using your credits, stick to Feeld
  13. [R7] 1/5 · US Total scam they use your credits for you.: I can’t change my profile picture. Then I have to buy credits to send messages. Then the app sends messages for me, using my credits, and continuously favorites myself, also using credits. There’s nobody real on here. It’s a total scam.
  14. [R9] 2/5 · US Premium & Credits: Imo the premium trial should include at least 50 tokens or credits. Users only get a few messages for back and forth before the credits dry up and that’s almost $90 bucks for a few chats
  15. [R18] 1/5 · US Realizing how pathetic the world has become.: 3 hours in and I have spent quite a bit of money just to open messages from multiple bot accounts that can’t even fool a 4th grader. Low effort and cringe attempt to sweep the pockets of a person looking for connection. I was an idiot to think something with substance exists in these apps.
  16. [R21] 1/5 · US Money Grab: Such a shame what happened to this app, I used it back 4-5 years ago and it was decent, not overly expensive and actually worked. Now it’s straight up a money-grab! Everything requires multiple credits, they are EXPENSIVE, photos and some features are glitchy, and you cannot really do anything unless you buy from them. You’d have to be a MULTIMILLIONAIRE to use this app comfortably. Su
  17. [R29] 3/5 · US Not Sure Yet: It’s really too early to tell as I’ve had a horrible experience, but also a couple decent ones. My biggest issue is that the app doesn’t seem to want to log me in which is frustrating.
  18. [R10] 1/5 · US Complete garbage: Am has declined below worthless over the recent years. 95% of profiles are fake. Even some of the verified profiles are fake. If most of the stats section is ask me, they are fake. I’m cautiously burning up my last bit of credits and will never return to this completely fake app. Support is nonexistent and does absolutely nothing besides giving false responses
  19. [R12] 1/5 · US Too many fake, scam profiles: Unfortunately Ashley Madison does not monitor or protect the legitimate users even when a scam profile is brought to their attention. All profiles should be REQUIRED to verify they are who they say they are. All I can say is legitimate, real individuals beware and navigate cautiously!
  20. [R33] 1/5 · US SCAMMERS!!!!: There are WAAAAAAAAYYYYY TOO MANY SCAMMERS on this site!!!! And NOW, the idiots who run this site, won’t even let you screenshot their pictures for PROOF!!! I report AT LEAST 20 Scammers EVERY DAY!!!!! It’s RIDICULOUS now!!!! This site DEFINITELY went down hill!! B
  21. [R23] 1/5 · US 100% scam: I had plenty of people like me and almost 100% of them ask to move conversation to WhatsApp or another messaging app right away. Once on there, they all have the same excuse for not being able to meet. They just went out of town for a month or two, or they were only in town for work. They all work as “real estate investors” or some other made up career. Then they start asking me about m
  22. [R25] 1/5 · US Scammers: This app is full off scammers! I got dozens of of emails in first few hours and every one want to communicate off the app and asked me to send money! I spent $150 in points in two hours! Rip off
  23. [R39] 1/5 · US 99.99% Bots and Scam: I receive about 20-30 winks and requests per DAY on this app, with tag repeating tag lines in one form or another. Virtually no new real women show on here, meaning it's virtually nothing but bots or scammers. The very few who successfully trick me in to wasting my credits immediately ask for my Snapchat or WhatsApp. No idea why. Thanks AM!
  24. [R150] 3/5 · US Too many scammers: I like that the app is setup not to burn credits on every text, only for initial connection to start the chat. However, it seems that +90% of profiles are scammers. You spend credits to essentially flag and report scammers instead of AM vetting the profiles. Big red flag is they want to move off the app in under 24 hrs to WhatsApp.
  25. [R235] 4/5 · US Could use a few more filters: I’m getting hits from all over the country. I’m not interested in meeting someone who is nowhere near my locale. I’m also an older gentleman. I’m not interested in some 20 or 30 something. I don’t need a trophy for my arm, and I have kids in their 20s. Ick.
  26. [R41] 1/5 · US AM used to be better.: I have used AM many times met some people. It used to be better experience. Now people are too cheap to send messages and too cheap to ask me out for a nice date.
  27. [R46] 3/5 · US More options: Not a lot of people on the app. You can find what you looking for but options will be limited.
  28. [R60] 3/5 · US More fakes than real: Not what it used to be.
  29. [R634] 5/5 · CA Don’t fall for it. One star app.: I only rated 5 star so you see an alternate opinion. Very few local women to Ottawa. Making me pay to send a message, not a chance. Making me pay to receive a message, haha you got to be kidding me. Get lost AM. Editing my profile so I can’t tell potential matches to “find me on other sites”. AM is circling the toilet and I understand why now. $450 for 6 months
  30. [R6] 1/5 · US Credit System is Bull: It costs at least a dollar every time you want to send a single message. Not start a chat, send ONE message. So unless you can get off the app real fast, you’re going to be dumping way too much money into this for it to be worth it. And no, there are no free credits to minimize the insane, overpriced, expenses. $0.30 a credit and at least 5 credits a message. It is NOT worth
  31. [R24] 1/5 · US Too many bots for the price: A lot of fake profiles sending messages to make you respond and waste credits. Same real women on every day respond they only talk if you buy credits. Credits are ridiculously expensive. Not worth the time for men.
  32. [R35] 1/5 · US An app designed to scam men: It doesnt matter if the woman messages you, or is interested in you or try to make the first move, the app will always charge the man to make any interaction at all. It doesnt even matter if you are subscribe to their “prime or premium or whatever the name” subscription, you will always as a man will have to pay. Dont fall for this scam. Of i could give them a negative
  33. [R27] 1/5 · US Fake People, expensive: Lots of scammers and bots. This site has went down hill big time. Very disappointed
  34. [R32] 2/5 · US No funciona: Antes era la mejor pero ahora ahí muchos perfiles falsos y pones las edades que quieres conocer y te manda otros
  35. [R11] 3/5 · US Fake profiles abound: I’ve 60-70% catfishing.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store