Matcha: Dating with Purpose

Matcha is a free New Zealand dating app built for singles who are done with endless swiping and ready for something real.

Unlike other apps designed to keep you hooked, Matcha is built around genuine connection and long-term relationships. Every feature, from curated profiles to Super Matches, is designed to help you find someone worth meeting — not just another match that goes nowhere.

Why Matcha is different:

🌐 Filter by age, ethnicity, and gender to find your ideal partner
🍵 Built for Kiwis looking for a serious relationship
👩 Women message first — helps keep things respectful and safe
⭐ Super Matching — instantly match with someone to show genuine interest
☑️ Verified profiles so you know who's genuine
💬 Messaging only opens when both people match — no unwanted messages
🔒 Privacy in your hands — control what others see in Settings
🛡️ Photo scanning + human moderation to keep the community clean

FREE TO JOIN
Matcha is free to download and free to use. Create your profile, browse local singles, match, and chat — all without paying a cent. Premium subscriptions unlock extras like seeing who liked you and more Super Matches, but the core experience is completely free.

FIND SOMEONE ACTUALLY RIGHT FOR YOU
Most online dating apps just show you whoever's nearby. Matcha lets you filter the Discover feed by age range, ethnicity, and gender, so you're only seeing people who fit what you're looking for. Whether you're in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, or anywhere else in Aotearoa, Matcha surfaces local singles worth meeting.

WHO IT'S FOR
Matcha is for Kiwis tired of dating apps that feel like a game. If you're dating with intent — looking for a long-term relationship, a serious partner, or someone worth settling down with — you'll feel at home here. Matcha is 18+ only.

SUPER MATCHES
Found someone you're genuinely interested in? Send a Super Match to instantly match with them — no waiting for them to swipe right first. It's the quickest way to start a real conversation and show you're serious. Available as one-off purchases or included with Premium and Ceremonial subscriptions.

REAL-TIME CHAT
Once you both match, chat right inside the app. Send messages, voice notes and photos, see when someone's typing, and get notified the moment they reply. No giving out your phone number, no switching to another app. Conversations only open when both people match.

WOMEN MESSAGE FIRST
On matches between men and women, she sends the first message. It's a small touch that makes every conversation feel more intentional — she opens the door when she's ready, and he knows that when she does, there's genuine interest on the other side. He's notified and can reply right away.

VERIFIED PROFILES & SAFETY
Every profile is checked before it goes live. Photos are scanned by Google Cloud Vision SafeSearch, and our human moderators review every report. You decide what to share, and you can block or report anyone, anytime.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
Matcha Premium — $12.99 NZD/month
• See who liked you
• Verified badge on your profile
• 5 Super Matches per month
• Toggle Super Matching
• 7 profile photos
• 300 character bio

Matcha Ceremonial — $18.99 NZD/month
• 2x profile visibility in Discover
• Everything in Premium
• 10 Super Matches per month
• Dedicated support
• 9 profile photos
• 500 character bio

Free accounts get a 200 character bio and 3 profile photos. Subscriptions renew monthly. Cancel anytime from Settings or Google Play. Manage your subscription at play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions

BUILT IN NEW ZEALAND
Matcha is independently built, based in Auckland. Pricing is in NZD — local equivalent may apply based on your region. By continuing you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

If you're tired of dating apps that go nowhere, Matcha is for you. Join thousands of Kiwi singles ready to find love and meet someone worth meeting.

Download Matcha free and start today.

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