RAW - Date 100% real people 17+

So the idea of a real picture a day is so huuuuge. it’s the reason why on other dating platforms I give out my snap instead of my actual number because people catfish way to much. It also eliminates bots which is plaguing tinder rn. So this is a great concept and giving premium away for a month to people that grow the app is also a smart move as well. But there’s to things I don’t like one is the search filter I’m 27 I should be able to limit my search to avoid looking at 60+ people like I’m never gonna talk to them realistically and I’m just hurting their feelings when I accidentally match then unmatch. Also while growing the community is a great idea and using a valuable feature like premium to have people help do so is a great idea. How are y’all making any money at all? I can’t find anything to purchase at all and there’s no ads that iv seen? You should allow people to do premium I think but if you were to change those two things I think this app could become even better then tinder … though bumbles design and concept are so good and unique I don’t think you can beat them but definitely could compete at that level.

Thank you so much for your review – couldn't agree more with you, you're speaking straight facts!
You're absolutely right, you don't have to open your wallet for RAW – our app is totally free. And it's by choice. Most of our users are students and young professionals, and we get that not everyone has extra cash for dating apps. So, as this cool, eco-friendly project, we're thrilled to offer them free access to bring even more RAWsome people onto our app. We see it as a win-win for everyone. Our current mission is to help as many people as possible find love on RAW. Let's be honest, the cost of living is high, and love shouldn't come with a hefty price tag.
Now, about the age thing: just drop us an email at hello@raw.app with your complete phone number, phone model, system version, and the correct age range. We'll get that sorted out in a jiffy, and as a special bonus, we'll hook you up with a Premium account.

First off, filters are completely nonfunctional. I’m 15 minutes into using the app and most of the people I’m swiping on seem to be outside of the age range I set. And there’s no way to know if the people are even remotely near me but judging by some of the photos I can tell they’re in other states. Secondly, while it’s a cool idea to have to take a new BeReal style photo daily, this means that most the photos are low quality and trash. Bad angles, not showing a full face… it’s like swiping through a hundred snapchats with people you haven’t talked to in a year but still send bad photos back and forth with to keep the streak alive. I’d recommend the developers work HARD to fix the filters. And then something should be implemented to tap in and see the two photos the person uploaded during account creation or just some kind of better photo than what they took that day. Or use AI to recommend better lighting and face view or something.

Additionally, something got me logged out of the app and now I can’t get back in cuz there isn’t a login prompt on the app. There’s only a register option and I can’t re-register with my same info. So they REALLY need to add a normal login functionality to the first page.

Thanks a ton for your valuable input, your feedback rocks — just like finding a perfect crush on the first try, but way less nerve-wracking.

We know our users love the natural vibe in photos – that authenticity is what sets RAW apart. We're making moves to enhance photo quality without altering the real you, and it's going to be a done deal very soon. We're also seriously considering showcasing locations on the profile card — that’s a great idea! We were actually just thinking about it at the same time as we read your review ;)

Please, shoot us an email at hello@raw.app, mentioning your phone model, software version, and full number you used to sign up — we’ll fix that age thing. And as a token of our gratitude for being amazing, we'll gift you a shiny, new Premium account, absolutely free.

I’ve been on this app for a few hours and right off I’m seeing a few problems. The age settings do not always work and it shows people outside of the preferences you’ve set. Also the fact that we can’t see who has liked us until getting people to register for the app is a horrible concept. Most people around my age are in relationships or don’t care to be in relationships, if you’re going to have a premium it might be better to just make it a subscription. You could also just set a limit of likes one person can see a day instead of blocking it completely if you don’t have premium. Additionally there needs to be a location setting so you can find people that are actually near you.

Hi there,
Regarding the age matter: please shoot us an email at hello@raw.app with your full phone number, phone model, system version, and the correct age range. We'll get it sorted out quickly, and as a bonus, we'll grant you a Premium account, so there's no need to invite anyone.
When it comes to the location issue, let us break it down real quick, RAW-style. We kick things off by showing you profiles of people who are super close to your current location. Once you've had a look at all the nearby folks, we expand the search area a bit wider. But if new folks join in, and they're nearby, we'll bring the search back closer to you.
Hope this helps. Thank you for being a part of the RAW community. We believe your experience will be even smoother with your brand-new Premium account.