How to get a date? – Parooz (App review)
It is difficult to find a perfect match and there are a zillion apps out there that promises to make life easier for those singles who are eager to mingle. Parooz is one such app but it brings in a few unique differentiation. Parooz verifies your profile by authenticating it against your Facebook profile. With the market penetration of Facebook, almost everyone has one account and Facebook regularly checks profiles to keep them authentic. It may not be a fool-proof authentication method, but it serves as a first level screening of profiles. Parooz find a match for you based on your location. It looks for profile matches in your radius and brings it up for your. Also the matches are made based on common interests. So here is how to get a date.
- Install the Parooz app from Google Play store. iOS app will be launched soon.
- Connect your Facebook profile with Parooz and you are all set to go.
- Your Facebook profile picture will be your Parooz pic too. But to make it effective, load a few more pictures
- Choose your interests
- Start choosing your matches. Parooz scans your proximity and brings up matching profiles.
- Swipe left if you are not interested and swipe right if you are interested. Swipe up if you really like a profile. Then you can start chatting with the person, if they like your profile as well. You can check out their common interests and see how far they are from you.
If all goes smooth, you are all set for that date and its time to visit the parlor or saloon for a makeover!
App review
The app is very simple to use. The interactions are straight forward and the icons are intuitive. The visual design is a bit outdated and does not give you a futuristic feel, but that could just be my taste. User on-boarding process is very simple. Facebook authentication is good, but I wish there was a human layer involved for profile verification. A simple mobile OTP could have been better. But the nature of app is such that users are in it for casual exploration most of the times and they may not be comfortable in giving out any other details other than simple FB profile. So after the user is on board, OTP or Phone verification can be introduced.
You can also see mutual friends if there are any. If you feel a certain profile is fake, you can report it. If you are just exploring the app like me, or just want to explore the options, you can activate the anonymous mode from the settings. Also if there are any new matches, super likes for your profile or incoming messages, you will be notified. You can give your age and proximity preferences. The developers have thought about everything to make the user experience in this app a smooth ride. So give it a spin and see if you Parooz can help you find a match.
The app is now available in a few select cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, etc… The concept is gaining momentum and soon the app may be available in other cities as well.
P.S: On a serious note, a date is much more than an app. It about your own personality and it compatibility with someone else. This app may not guarantee you a partner, but its just an enabler in that process.
