Iris Dating

Creating a dating app that moves beyond superficial swiping to foster genuine connections presented key challenges:

• Needed AI-powered matching that understood both stated preferences and behavioral patterns
• Required advanced profile verification to combat fake accounts while maintaining user privacy
• Had to deliver personalized icebreakers to spark meaningful conversations
• Required all this within a startup-friendly budget and tight timeline

Solution: Smarter Matching Through AI

Iris Dating combines machine learning and behavioral science to:
🔹 Learn user preferences – Analyzes 50+ factors (interests, values, communication style)
🔹 Predict chemistry – Uses facial recognition and profile data to suggest compatible matches
🔹 Verify authenticity – AI checks profile photos and activity patterns to flag suspicious accounts
🔹 Spark conversations – Generates personalized icebreakers based on shared interests
🔹 Improve over time – Continuously refines matches based on user interactions

Results: Love by the Numbers
✓ 3x more matches leading to conversations vs. industry average
✓ 85% reduction in fake profiles through AI verification
✓ 70% of users go on a date within the first month
✓ 4.1/5 star rating for match quality in Play store