Upward: Christian Dating for iPhone

Free dating app for Christians

Upward: Christian Dating is a social application app developed by Affinity Apps, LLC. Formerly known as FTH, this dating app brings together single Christians searching for meaningful relationships. It is free to download and use and connects users to a community of believers of all denominations.

The app offers a user-friendly interface that will be familiar to Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge users. However, unlike the mentioned sites, Upward is not massively innovative or overwhelmingly feature-rich. Instead, it offers a simple design that foregrounds faith and connection. If you are looking for a serious relationship, then this app is a must-try.

How do you use Upward?

Most of the sign-up process in the Upward: Christian Dating app is familiar for online dating veterans. You can sign up using your phone number and typing in the verification code sent to your phone. Then, you will provide your name, gender, and birthday and fill out the About Me section. Additionally, you will be asked to write a Faith Statement, where you will describe your faith in your own words.

As mentioned, users of Tinder and Hinge will be right at home with Upward. Like these apps, you can swipe right to like a profile and swipe left to pass. When a mutual connection is made, you can then chat with the person and know them more. The app even has a Super Like feature, like Tinder, which notifies the person you liked that you've expressed interest.

However, users should note that there is no location filter in Upward: Christian Dating. Instead, what it has is a faith filter, where you can configure your search by denomination. With this, you may find someone who shares your belief, but they can be far away from you. Another thing is that the app is relatively new, so it lacks some features—such as a video chat—and has fewer users. 

Verdict

All in all, Upward: Christian Dating is an app that you can try if you are looking for an alternative to popular services. Its features and interface are similar but with substantive changes beneath the surface that make it a little unique. However, since it is a new contender in the market, expect some missing features. Moreover, since it has a smaller community, the number of users you can match is also fewer.