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DOWN is generally praised for its straightforward interface and ability to connect open-minded individuals for various relationship types, but it faces significant criticism for aggressive paywalls, numerous bugs, and issues with displaying distant or potentially fake profiles.

4.3★ lifetime (123,830) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by Down App, Inc. updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 24% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Paywalls & Cost Distance & Location Bugs & Performance User Experience & Interface Fake Profiles & Bots Community & Openness
5★646
4★88
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1★218
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.3★ lifetime average

DOWN is a dating app that allows users to specify their intentions, from casual hookups to serious relationships, and many users appreciate its simple design and open-minded community R2R7R91. However, recent reviews highlight major frustrations with pervasive paywalls that restrict core functionalities, persistent glitches, and a perceived abundance of fake profiles or matches located far away R3R5R21R64. The app's lifetime rating is high, but recent sentiment indicates a downward trajectory due to these issues.

What users like

  • Easy to navigate and straightforward user interfaceR91R18R28R37
  • Allows users to clearly state their intentions (casual, serious, hangout)R2R4R7R27
  • Attracts an open-minded and genuine communityR7R12R16R25
  • Many users report getting matches and connecting with real peopleR1R11R17R45

What users complain about

  • Aggressive paywalls restrict basic features like messaging or seeing likesR3R39R65R122
  • Frequent bugs and performance issues, including freezing and messages not sendingR5R22R140R171
  • Distance filters are broken or ineffective, showing matches far awayR6R64R125R144
  • Concerns about fake profiles, bots, and scammersR21R41R70R99
  • Users report running out of people to swipe on quicklyR106R111R414R933
  • Spam messages from the 'Down Team' are common and misleadingR46R64R310

Latest update · v78

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

We've polished things up with performance improvements and bug fixes across the app. LOVE our app? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. DOWN listens to your feedback! Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Your feedback keeps DOWN a better place for open-minded users to date. xoxo, the DOWN Team

Recurring themes

Paywalls & Cost negative
Many users complain that the app is heavily paywalled, requiring subscriptions or payments to access essential features like messaging matches, seeing who liked them, or even using basic filters. Some feel it's a scam designed to make money rather than facilitate connections. The cost of subscriptions is considered high by many.R3R26R39R52
Bugs & Performance negative
Users frequently report various technical issues, including the app freezing, inability to message matches, likes disappearing, and profiles needing to be remade. The latest update claims 'performance improvements and bug fixes' but recent reviews contradict this, indicating these issues persist.R5R22R77R140
Distance & Location negative
A recurring complaint is that the app shows profiles that are very far away, often 60+ miles, even when distance filters are set to a smaller range or turned off. This makes it difficult for users to find local matches.R6R64R103R125
Fake Profiles & Bots negative
A significant number of users express concern about encountering fake profiles, bots, and scammers on the app, leading to a distrust of the platform.R21R40R41R70
User Experience & Interface positive
Many users praise the app's clean design, ease of navigation, and straightforward approach to dating. They appreciate the ability to clearly state intentions and find it less overwhelming than other dating apps.R1R8R13R18
Community & Openness positive
Reviewers often highlight the app's open-minded community and the ability to find people looking for various types of connections, from casual to serious, without judgment. This helps in finding compatible matches.R2R7R12R16

Who it's for

DOWN is for open-minded individuals looking for a dating app with a clear interface to specify their relationship intentions, whether for casual hookups, friendships, or serious dating R2R7R18. It's suitable for those who appreciate a straightforward matching process and an active user base R11R17R25. However, it is NOT for users who are unwilling to pay for core functionalities, expect precise local matches, or are easily frustrated by technical glitches and potential fake profiles R3R5R21R125.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative regarding paywalls, bugs, and distance issues, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. The positive aspects, while present, are less frequent in the recent sample. Evidence for fake profiles and distance issues is strong and consistent across multiple regions.

Frequently asked

Is DOWN a free app?
While DOWN is free to download, many core functionalities like seeing who liked you, messaging matches, or using specific filters are locked behind aggressive paywalls and require a subscription R3R39R65R122.
Does DOWN have issues with showing local matches?
Yes, many users report that the distance filters are broken or ineffective, consistently showing profiles that are 60, 100, or even 150+ miles away, making it difficult to find local connections R6R64R125R144.
Are there many fake profiles or bots on DOWN?
Several recent reviews indicate concerns about a significant number of fake profiles, bots, and scammers on the app, leading some users to question the authenticity of their matches R21R41R70R99.

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. [R91] 3/5 · US Down: I’ve had a great experience using Down. The app is easy to navigate, and it’s straightforward to connect with people who are looking for the same type of relationship. I appreciated that conversations felt genuine, and the matching process was smooth. The clean design and simple features made it enjoyable to use without feeling overwhelming. If you’re looking to meet new people in a relaxed
  2. [R18] 5/5 · US Impressive Dating App: I really like how simple it is to navigate. A very straightforward application. It lets users know exactly what they are looking for on both ends.
  3. [R28] 5/5 · US Good app: It’s is a very well made app everything is easy to find and easy to navigate haven’t seen a fake profile yet
  4. [R37] 5/5 · US R u down: App is easy to navigate and seems legit so far. Looking forward to more down-time
  5. [R2] 5/5 · US Amazing: It’s perfect for if you just want to talk, hookup, or even just hangout. No judgment and very open minded.
  6. [R4] 5/5 · US Down: Great app, it lets you pick whether you want something serious or not and gives you a bunch of options.
  7. [R7] 5/5 · US Different but great idea: I love that people here are more open minded than some other dating apps, and I like that you can see what people want before messaging them. It helps to eliminate confusion and makes the dating/hookup process much easier.
  8. [R27] 5/5 · US Down is amazing: i’ve never seen an app that gives you as much freedom to choose as down. They make finding the perfect match easy!
  9. [R12] 5/5 · US A lot of fun: Super nice community
  10. [R16] 5/5 · US Great: Good selection of people and open minded community
  11. [R25] 5/5 · US Genuine people: I’ve really enjoyed using Down. The app is easy to use, the people seem genuine, and it’s been a fun experience meeting new people. I like that it’s straightforward and doesn’t make dating feel complicated. I’ve had a great experience so far, and I’d definitely recommend giving it a try if you’re looking to make new connections.
  12. [R1] 5/5 · US Amazing: Very good layout, good color scheme, real people and real results , I’m happy with my purchase from this app, it’s as easy as 123!!
  13. [R11] 5/5 · US Love this app: I been here for two days and I got matches I love how organized this apps is for me and you
  14. [R17] 5/5 · US Lots of local active users / easy layouts for better results: I’m not really huge on dating apps but my first week and getting lots of matches , less bots than a lot of other apps which is good & you can actually text without having to pay for a subscription.
  15. [R45] 5/5 · US Amazing: I can’t believe it but is real, I found real people.
  16. [R3] 1/5 · US Boooo: Just like every other app where they shove subscriptions down your throat. Last I got on the app, I literally could not leave the page without subscribing.
  17. [R39] 1/5 · US Money: In order to use app or message u need to pay. Per message…LoL
  18. [R65] 1/5 · US Bad: Can’t even see who liked you without paying so what’s the point
  19. [R122] 1/5 · US not worth it: gotta paid to even chat
  20. [R5] 1/5 · US APP IS NOT WORKING: I can’t seem to message back my matches. It just freezes completely! Someone please explain this situation!
  21. [R22] 1/5 · US Read: This app is so weird. I’ve been able to use it for a while then all of a sudden it dosent want to to work.
  22. [R140] 1/5 · US Trash App that Doesn’t Work: It’s a garbage app. I can’t see matches. It says there are messages that I can’t see. I unmatched someone and they are still showing in my match list. This app is a waste of time and energy. Definitely don’t pay for anything.
  23. [R171] 2/5 · US Bugs out: I just am very disappointed by down because this isn’t the first time or has happened to me.. I literally will be using it and get alotlikes andwhile i’m looking through my likes down just automatically deleted every single one and i’m talking about 200 plus likes and my text messages aren’t working to people I’ve tried deleting the app 3 times tried deactivating my account and resetting
  24. [R6] 2/5 · US Glitchy: It’s way too easy to accidentally date or like a person by mistake as you’re looking through photos. There also doesn’t seem to be a distance option below 60 miles away which is crazy.
  25. [R64] 1/5 · US An actual Scam app: You’ll never meet someone in you’r area they will always be 60+ miles away. You get a bunch of “visitors” that you can’t see because you have to pay but soon as you pay they dry up. You get spam message from the dev team so it seem like you have a match but the notification numbers don’t go away.
  26. [R125] 1/5 · US Terrible app, distances are broken: Tried it, minimum distance setting is 60mi which is not useful in anyway. Even when set to that distance, kept getting people 100+ plus away anyway. Don’t bother
  27. [R144] 1/5 · US Distance is broken: I really want to enjoy this app, but the distance setting is completely broken. You can only select 3 options, less than 60 miles, less than 120 miles, and less than 180 miles. I keep it set on less than 60, but constantly get shown and match with profiles 150+ miles away. I have the option to show people further away turned off, but it doesn’t matter. It makes browsing really
  28. [R21] 1/5 · US Fake people in this app: There are so many fake people here and scammers
  29. [R41] 1/5 · US Scummy App: Terrible app and interface all matches are bots & scammers
  30. [R70] 1/5 · US BEWARE, All fake bots: All the profiles I encountered were completely fake bots. Total waste of time and money. Deleted after an hour and requested a refund which was denied.
  31. [R99] 1/5 · US Scam Misleading: Do not fall for their subscription service, 95% of the accounts on here are fake scammers
  32. [R106] 1/5 · US Where do I start!: You run out of people to swipe on in two days. It’s filled with bots. It’s a cash grab app.
  33. [R111] 1/5 · US Terrible app: Been on her for 3 days was able to swipe on maybe 10 girls for down and havent been able to swipe unless i pay them money and of course hella girls LIKED me but cant see it
  34. [R414] 3/5 · GB Me: Need more people and unlimited liked
  35. [R933] 3/5 · AU Not a bad app: The only problem with this app is that there is not enough opportunities to swipe a match
  36. [R46] 2/5 · US Endless ‘down team’ spam: As I’m sure most guys on this app experience, you get about one match every two weeks. During that time, you will get endless messages from the down team about how to use the app and other messages that just make you think you actually have a match or message. But instead Down just spams you all the time.
  37. [R310] 3/5 · GB Shame about the owner trying to flog his book: Not a bad dating app, but the owner of the app keeps sending unsubscribable and undeletable messages trying to sell his “Get Rich Quick” book!
  38. [R26] 1/5 · US Scam: Seems more like a scam to make you spend money
  39. [R52] 1/5 · US Sucks: Can’t do anything without paying
  40. [R77] 2/5 · US Fix your app: Love having to make a new profile every other day. I wonder if my other ones still exist..I assume the next time I open the app I’ll have to make another
  41. [R103] 1/5 · US Every person in different state: I'm in Vegas of all places and all potential matches are either in Cali or Arizona. Waste of time!
  42. [R40] 1/5 · US Fake: This app is fake, why does the app have this many star because after 2-3 days they will ask you to do a good review for a 3 day vip thats all thats how they earned their stars but the app is fake
  43. [R8] 4/5 · US Good so far: Not go lie this a unique app I like it so far I’m still learning and exploring it but so far it’s been a fun experience and can’t wait to see where this app takes me😌🤞🏿
  44. [R13] 5/5 · US Down App: The app is great and has many unique and creative ways to find matches even being able to adjust them.

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