Chorus

Hi there! I’m Emily, the founder of Chorus. I started Chorus because I saw, after many years of online dating, how apathetic and lonely dating apps had become. First, I started writing about it — a lot (https://medium.com/@emjsmith). But I also wanted to address it head on. I started dating before the apps (when we mostly met through friends), and I wanted to create a way for friends to continue supporting each other. Friends have always been on the front lines of navigating relationships. There’s no reason that should stop just because it’s moving online. You always swipe for other people on Chorus; we’re all about friends helping friends. In the wake of COVID-19, dating has gotten even stranger. Our response was to launch Dating Roulette. You still can’t swipe for yourself—we’re over that—but every Mon / Wed / Fri, Daters can set themselves to “active” and we’ll pair you on 5 minute video chats with people who meet your preferences. It’s like Houseparty, but with people you want to date :) In Before Times our lives were filled with chance encounters—striking up a conversation on the subway or grocery line, meeting a new face at a bar. With Dating Roulette, our goal is to bring back serendipity. A first meeting should not be a first date. It’s like bumping into someone—a low pressure way to meet new faces ... from your couch. If you have any questions or feedback please email us anytime (hello@getchorus.co)! We’re a female-led team who understand—on a deeply personal level—that today’s online dating is making us all a little more lonely. And it doesn’t have to be so bad. Enjoy!

This is the best concept I've ever encountered in the "online dating" market. I love the spontaneity of the meetings, and the extremely low-pressure stakes. edit for clarity: I was referring to the "Dating Roulette" specifically. I don't currently have any Matchmakers on my account (still asking around!)

This is an actual innovation in the crowded dating app market. Chorus is female-run, uses a true human-centered design process, and is the first app I've seen that reflects how many of us *really* want to meet people. Their team is also SO thoughtful! I feel like they are my friends looking out for me, not just trying to make money off me, like all the other dating apps.

Chorus was my first online dating experience, and I really enjoyed that it felt close to an IRL experience. I loved being able to find a spark with another person without the biases you form from swiping. Beauty isn't just skin deep. This app puts people first - this doesn't mean you'll always meet "the one" - and allows you to connect with someone, putting the content of their character first.

after countless redownloads of tinder, hinge, etc.. i'm excited to try this out! a little nervous about the video part, but I like the no swiping aspect.

Love how Chorus listens to user feedback and is continually innovating. It's making a niche for itself in the crowded world of dating apps!

I love the matchmaker role! It's really fun to swipe for my friends and also to relate better to what the dating world is like these days.