Badoo

1. App Identity

• Full app name: Badoo
• Tagline / marketing copy on screen: - "Get notified when you get a new match or message!" (Profile screen prompt)
  • "Vibe with a new bunch of people every day, picked just for you." (Discover screen)
  • "Connect with people who are into what you're into." (Interests selection prompt)
• App description (if visible, e.g. app store or onboarding): NOT VISIBLE IN RECORDING.
• Target audience (as implied by copy/visuals): General dating and social discovery (includes options for dating, chatting, and relationships).

2. Verification & Trust

• Photo verification: Yes
  • How it works: A blue checkmark badge indicates a verified user. Profile states "[Name] is photo verified" (0:02:31). A prompt in profile setup says "When someone is verified, it means they're for real."
• ID verification: Not visible
• Phone number required: Not visible
• Social media linking (Instagram, Spotify, etc.): Facebook linking is visible in the Settings menu ("Join the Badoo party on Facebook!" 0:06:43). Instagram handle was manually typed in a user's bio, but automated linking wasn't shown.
• Other verification methods: Not visible.

3. Profile Creation & Fields

• Required fields: Basic info: Name, Birthday, Gender, Current location. (It is unclear if all are strictly "required" vs "optional", but they form the "Basic info" block).
• Optional fields: - Work (Job title, Company name)
  • Education (School or university)
  • "Tell people why you're here" (Here to date, Open to chat, Ready for a relationship)
  • Bio (free text)
  • "More about you": Height, Kids, Drinking, You speak (Languages), Relationship status, Sexuality, Smoking, Star sign, Pets, Religion, Personality, Education level.
  • Interests (Pick up to 8 from categories like Entertainment, Film and TV, Food and drink)
• Prompt-based questions: Yes
  • List each prompt category if visible: "Answer questions" options include:
    • What are you proud of?
    • What impresses you?
    • What's your dream job?
    • What's your favorite type of music?
    • How do you practice self-care?
    • What's your ideal first date?
• Photo slots: User had 16 photos uploaded ("+15 more photos" badge). At least 27+ photos seem possible based on the "+27" thumbnail tile shown at 0:00:06. Video upload is also supported ("Add Photos Or Videos").
• Bio / free text: Yes | Character limit if visible: Not visible.
• Interests / tags: Yes, selected from predefined visual pills categorized under headings like "Entertainment", "Film and TV", and "Food and drink". Users can add up to 8.
• Dealbreakers / must-haves: Not visible.

4. Discovery & Matching

Matching Mechanic

• Primary mechanic: Dual mechanic. "Encounters" uses traditional swipe (X or Heart) / queue. "Discover" uses a grid/feed to browse profiles nearby.
• How it works: In Encounters, tap the 'X' to pass, the 'Heart' to like, or the 'Speech bubble with heart' to send a "Crush" / chat. In Discover, users can tap directly into profiles from a grid.
• Mutual match required to chat? Yes, for standard messaging ("It's a match! Why not send [Name] a message?"). However, users can bypass this using premium features (e.g., sending a priority message for 250 credits in the Discover tab).
• Daily limits: Not explicitly visible in numbers, but "Never run out of swipes" is listed as a Premium feature, implying a limit exists for free users.

Filters & Search

List every filter/search option visible (Accessed at 0:03:34):

(Note: The user had Premium active, which lists "Get unlimited filters" as a perk, meaning the advanced Popular/Lifestyle filters are locked behind a paywall for free users).

Discovery Features

• Explore / discover feed: Yes. "Discover" tab shows a grid of users categorized into "Suggested for you today" (large cards) and "Everyone" (smaller grid of nearby/online users).
• "Who liked you" visibility: Paid. Listed under Premium benefits as "See who liked you - Unlock the people who have already sent you a like." (Visible at 0:02:31).
• Spotlight / boost: Yes. "Rise Up! - Move to the top and get seen by more people around you." Also, "Boost Your Profile - Be seen by more people and increase your chances of finding a match." Costs credits.
• Second chance / rewind: Paid. Listed under Premium benefits as "Undo accidental left swipes - The ability to undo a no vote."
• Top picks / curated suggestions: Yes, "Suggested for you today" in the Discover tab states "Vibe with a new bunch of people every day, picked just for you."

5. Communication

Messaging

• Text messaging: Yes — Free (with mutual match). Paid to send messages without matching (costs 250 credits as seen in Discover feed at 0:04:59).
• Photo/video in chat: Not visible.
• Voice messages: Not visible.
• Voice/video call: Not visible.
  • If yes: in-app or external? Any requirements before calling? N/A
• Read receipts: Not visible.
• Message before matching: Yes — Paid. In Discover, you can "Send Them A Message..." for 250 credits. Also, "Crush" feature allows sending a message to stand out.
  • If yes: Free / Paid? Paid (Credits/Premium).

Icebreakers & Prompts

• Pre-written icebreakers: Not visible.
• Prompt-based replies (e.g. react to a photo or answer): Not visible.
• Gifts / roses / special sends: - "Crush": 1 per day included in Premium. Described as "Tell someone you have a crush on them and stand out from everyone else."

6. Pricing & Subscription Tiers

Tier: Badoo Premium

• Price: Not visible (currency/cost was not shown on screen).
• Features unlocked:
  • See who liked you
  • Priority messages (Your sent messages get priority)
  • 1 Crush per day
  • Remove ads
  • Never run out of swipes
  • Undo accidental left swipes
  • Bonus credits on credit purchases
  • Get unlimited filters
  • Browse profiles privately

One-time Purchases / Microtransactions

• Credits: Yes. Badoo uses a virtual currency system.
• Boosts: - "Rise Up!" to move to the top of the queue.
  • "Buy all popularity features" Bundle: 300 credits ("Get 3x More Popular").
• Super likes / roses / stars: - Direct message (before match): Costs 250 credits per message (seen on Suggested profiles).
• Other consumables: None visible.

7. Safety & Moderation

• Block user: Yes (Found in Settings > "Blocked users").
• Report user: Not visible in the recording.
  • Report categories visible: N/A
• Unmatch: Not visible.
• Incognito / hidden mode: Paid ("Browse profiles privately" is a Premium feature; settings shows "Turn on invisible mode - Go invisible to browse privately").
• Pause / snooze profile: Not visible.
• Share date details with friend (safety check-in): Not visible.
• Video call before meeting: Not visible.
• AI photo detection / scam detection: Not visible.
• Emergency resources or safety tips: Yes, "Read our Community Guidelines" and "Get help from Badoo" buttons are available under Safety settings.

8. Kink & LGBTQ+ Friendliness

Gender & Orientation Options

• Gender options available: Male (visible in profile settings). Full list not expanded.
• Orientation options: Straight (visible in profile settings). Full list not expanded.
• Can users filter by orientation? Yes, "Sexuality" is a filter option under advanced search.
• "Show me" options: Women (visible in filters). Full list not expanded.

Kink / Alternative Dating Signals

• Relationship type options: Single, Taken, It's complicated, Open, I'd rather not say (visible at 0:01:18).
• Kink-related prompts or profile fields: None explicitly focused on kink.
• Explicit content allowed? Not visible / unknown.
• Sexual preference indicators: "Here to date (No labels)", "Open to chat (No pressure)", "Ready for a relationship (No games)".
• Dedicated kink/fetish features: None visible.

LGBTQ+ Specific

• Pride badges or flags: Not visible.
• LGBTQ+ specific features: Not visible.
• Inclusive language in UI: Standard/neutral (e.g., "Sexuality", "Gender").

9. Unique / Standout Features

1. Credits System for Direct Messaging: Badoo leans heavily on a microtransaction economy alongside its subscription tier. You can bypass the match queue entirely by spending a high amount of credits (250) to instantly message a "Suggested" user.
2. Profile Popularity Graph: Users get detailed analytics ("Your activity") showing a line graph of views and likes over the past 7 days, gamifying the profile's visibility and encouraging the purchase of "Rise Up!" boosts.
3. Current Mood: Profiles can display a temporary mood status, such as "Open to friendship" with an accompanying emoji (seen on Liza's profile at 0:06:10).

10. Uncertain / Partially Visible Items

⚠️ Items flagged because they were only briefly visible or unclear:

1. "Moods" floating button: At 0:05:01, there is a black floating button labeled "Moods" with a smiley face in the bottom right corner of the Discover feed. It was never clicked, so its exact functionality (filtering by mood, setting your own mood, etc.) is uncertain.
2. "Crush on you" tag vs Standard Like: In the very first frame, a profile has a "Crush on you" badge. It's unclear if this is from a user spending their "1 Crush per day" or just a localized term for a standard like.

11. Features NOT Seen

These features are commonly found in dating apps but were not observed in this recording:

• Voice prompts / audio bios
• Swipe limits explicitly shown (paywall triggered)
• Profile prompts overlaying photos directly (like Hinge)
• In-app video or voice calling icons in chat
• AI photo selection/optimization
• Location travel mode / Passport (though "Whole country" distance exists)
• Explicit identity verification (ID/Passport) beyond standard photo verification.