Straight answers about MOOD Social & Dating
The questions people ask most, answered in plain words.
Is there a dating app without an algorithm?
Yes. MOOD Social & Dating has no algorithm deciding who you see. You pick a MOOD (what you're looking for right now), and you see everyone nearby who picked the same MOOD, sorted by distance. AI doesn't control who you see or when you see them; you decide who to connect with.
See all the MOODs →What is MOOD Social & Dating?
MOOD Social & Dating is a free dating and social app for iPhone and Android. Instead of swiping, you choose a MOOD, from friendship to dating to casual, and connect with people who want the same thing. It's made by Venchur Ave Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Visit the homepage →How is MOOD Social & Dating different from Tinder, Bumble or Hinge?
There's no swiping and no feed ranked by an algorithm. Everyone you see picked the same MOOD you did, so intentions are clear before anyone says hello, and in most MOODs you open with a real plan instead of a blank "hey".
What is a MOOD?
A MOOD is what you're in the mood for right now. They come in four groups: Platonic (like Pet Dates, Just Friends and Study Buddies), Romantic (like Long-term Relationship and Confident Women), Casual (18+), and N.A.T.O. (Not Attached To an Outcome). You can switch your MOOD anytime.
Browse every MOOD →What are Offers and Counters?
An Offer is a real plan you send as your first move, such as "Dog park this weekend?". The other person can accept it, send a Counter with a different plan, or pass, so you know where you stand right away. N.A.T.O. and Politics skip Offers and go straight to chat, and Event Friends is built around events and their group chats.
Watch an Offer and Counter in the app →Is there an app to make friends, not date?
Yes. MOOD Social & Dating's Platonic MOODs are for friendship only. Just Friends is for making new friends nearby, and there are MOODs for event buddies, study partners, gamers and more.
Just Friends →Is there a dating app for dog owners and pet lovers?
Yes. Pet Dates is the MOOD for people whose pets are part of their life. Everyone there welcomes your pet, so plans like dog park meetups and pet-friendly patios are normal. It starts as friendship, and sometimes it becomes more.
Pet Dates →Is there an app to find people to go to concerts and events with?
Yes. Event Friends on MOOD Social & Dating is built around events: find something happening, say you're going, and join the event's group chat with the other people attending.
Event Friends →Is there a dating app where women make the first move?
Yes. In the Confident Women MOOD on MOOD Social & Dating, only women can send the first Offer.
Confident Women →Is there an app to find study partners in college?
Yes. Study Buddies is the MOOD on MOOD Social & Dating for college students looking for people to study with, on campus or nearby.
Study Buddies →Is there an app for gamers, cosplayers and D&D players to meet?
Yes. Nerdy Times is the MOOD for video games, board games, D&D, cosplay, anime and everything nerdy, for friendship or dates.
Nerdy Times →Is there an app for LGBTQ+ friends and community?
Yes. LGBTQ+ Community is a MOOD on MOOD Social & Dating for queer people and allies to make friends and build community.
LGBTQ+ Community →Is there a private, discreet dating app?
Yes. In the Discreet MOOD on MOOD Social & Dating, photos disappear after 60 seconds, screenshots and screen recording are blocked, and you can turn a discreet bio on or off.
Discreet →Is MOOD Social & Dating free?
Yes, it's free to join and use. Some optional extra features are paid, through the App Store or Google Play.
Is MOOD Social & Dating safe?
Your profile is only visible to people who share your current MOOD. Verified members carry a verification badge next to their name, and anyone who makes you uncomfortable can be reported or blocked from their profile.
Who can join MOOD Social & Dating?
Anyone 18 or older, on iPhone or Android. The 420 Friends MOOD is 21+ and only open where cannabis is legal.
When does MOOD Social & Dating launch?
The official launch is October 30, 2026. Until then, you can download the pre-release app from the App Store or Google Play to sign up and be notified the moment it opens.