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Soul

1 countries

FriendshipCasualSerious

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China7/10

Soul is a Chinese social and dating app launched in 2015 with over 100 million users, emphasizing personality-based matching over appearance. It features anonymous avatar profiles, voice calls with strangers, virtual party rooms, and AI-driven compatibility matching.

Tags

Vibe

FriendshipCasualSerious

Audience

Niche / Ethnic

Feature

AI MatchingVoice MessagesFree Tier

Style

Q&A-Based

At a Glance

Countries

1

DateAtlas Score

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Price Range

$5.99 - $5.99

per month

Top Country

China

What Users Say

Soul takes a distinctly different approach by de-emphasizing physical appearance entirely — users interact through customizable avatars rather than real photos, and matching is driven by personality quizzes and shared interests via AI algorithms. Standout features include free 4-minute voice calls with random users, a community Plaza feed, and themed virtual party rooms for group socializing. With a near-even 50/50 gender split and 30 million monthly active users (mostly in China), the platform targets Gen Z users aged 18-24. Soul is predominantly free — messaging, voice calls, and daily matches all come at no cost, with optional coin purchases for cosmetic items and virtual gifts. The main drawback for international users is the Chinese-language user base. (AI-researched summary — not verified from hands-on review.)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Personality-first matching de-emphasizes superficial judgments
  • Free voice calls and unlimited messaging at no cost
  • Near-equal 50/50 gender ratio among users
  • AI-driven daily match suggestions based on interests
  • Virtual party rooms for group socializing
  • Massive user base of 100M+ registered users

Cons

  • Primarily Chinese-language user base and content
  • Very small English-speaking community
  • Cannot change registered phone number after signup
  • Mobile-only with no desktop version
  • Avatar-only profiles limit physical compatibility assessment
  • Different app versions have inconsistent features across regions

Pricing

Soul pricing breakdown

Detailed per-tier pricing with features for every subscription level is a DateAtlas Pro feature. Premium across the countries we track ranges from $5.99 to $5.99 per month.

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Soul FAQ

Is Soul free to use?
Yes. Soul offers a usable free tier with basic matching and messaging. A premium subscription unlocks extras like advanced filters, unlimited likes, and visibility boosts. Premium pricing in the countries we track ranges from $5.99 to $5.99 per month.
Is Soul safe?
Soul averages a safety score of 7/10 on DateAtlas's safety scale across the 1 countries we track — a mid-range result by our methodology. This is DateAtlas's own editorial estimate based on the criteria in our methodology, not a guarantee of safety. Meet matches in public places and tell a friend where you're going. Soul also offers profile verification, which can help reduce fake accounts.
Does Soul have video chat?
Yes. Soul supports in-app video calls so you can verify your match and have a conversation before meeting in person.
In how many countries does Soul work?
Soul is tracked by DateAtlas in 1 countries. The app's strongest market is China with a usage score of 7/10.
Is Soul popular in China?
Yes. Soul has a usage score of 7/10 in China, making it one of the most-used dating apps in the country.
What kind of dating is Soul best for?
Based on its feature set and audience, Soul is best described as: Friendship, Casual, Serious, AI Matching, Voice Messages. Pick it if those vibes match what you're looking for.
Does Soul verify profiles?
Yes. Soul supports photo or ID verification, which helps you spot real users and avoid catfishing scams.

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Country Coverage

All 1 countries where Soul is tracked.

CountryUsageSafetyPremium
China7/107/10$5.99
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