Christian dating apps: which ones exist and how each one works
Put Rodrigo Pereira
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I checked the profiles of ten Christian dating apps on Google Play in the first week of September 2026. Six of them have over 1 million downloads. Ratings range from 2.4 to 4.6. None charge to install, and nine out of ten have in-app purchases.
The apps present themselves as spaces to meet people who share the same faith. What varies is the registration process, the available filters, the moderation, and the conditions for conversation. Global downloads don't measure the number of active users in your city, and declared religion is not a verification of identity or intent.
This guide is a list. For each app, I note what the store shows, what the official description says it does, and what's behind the signature. Profile and first date are topics for another text, indicated at the end.
How does a Christian dating app work?
The mechanics are the same as general dating apps, with a layer of faith on top. In the ten I checked, the process follows this order:
- You create a profile with photos and a short description, logging in via email, Google, or Facebook.
- State your faith: in some apps it's an open-ended question, in others it's a list of denominations or churches.
- Define what you're looking for (friendship, dating, marriage) and set age and distance limits.
- Explore suggested profiles based on proximity and affinity, liking or skipping each one.
- When two people like each other, the chat opens. In most Christian apps, chatting with your match is free; what you pay for is seeing who liked you, unlimited likes, and profile highlighting.
Step 2 defines the quality of the filter. An app that only asks "what is your religion?" puts everyone in the same basket. An app that asks about church allows you to search for someone from the Assembly of God, Baptist, or Catholic church.
SALT: International, with free matchmaking and chat from registration.
SALT is an international app that arrived on the Brazilian Play Store with its Portuguese name: “SALT App de Encontros Cristãos” (SALT Christian Dating App). It has 1 million downloads and a 4.3 rating based on 15,386 reviews. On the App Store, it has a 4.5 rating with 1,258 reviews.
Registration is via Facebook or email; you add photos, answer some questions about your faith, and specify your age and distance. The description mentions "Christians and Catholics" without listing denominations, so the filter is more open than that of Brazilian apps. Liking, matching, and exchanging messages are free; the Premium subscription unlocks extra features, and the store lists in-app purchases from R$16.90 to R$283.90 per item.
International Christian dating app with mutual matching and free chat between those who liked each other.
Eden: the largest review base on the list.
“Eden: Christian Dating” is the app with the most reviews on the Play Store: 99,091 reviews and a 4.4 rating, in addition to reaching 1 million downloads. On the App Store, it has 17,899 reviews and a 4.5 rating. It is rated for ages 14 and up, unlike most apps on the list, which are rated for ages 18 and up.
During registration, you choose your denomination: Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox. It's a three-box filter, more comprehensive than the church filter. The app is international, with users in Brazil, Portugal, and the United States, and the Portuguese description on the profile has some poorly translated sections, a sign of an app made outside of Brazil. In-app purchases range from R$5.49 to R$199.90 per item, the lowest price among the major apps.
International app where you choose your religious affiliation (Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox) during registration.
Gospel Love: filter by church, made in Brazil
“Gospel Love: Christian Dating” is from Ideatec, a Brazilian company. It has a rating of 4.3 out of 20,245 reviews, 1 million downloads, and the listing states that ads and in-app purchases range from R$0.99 to R$74.90 per item.
This app has the finest faith filter on the list. The description lists the churches that can be registered: Assembly of God, Universal, Baptist, Christian Congregation in Brazil, Quadrangular, Seventh-day Adventist, Presbyterian, God is Love, Lutheran, Pentecostal, and Catholic Church. Search filters include distance, church, age, height, and "only profiles that liked you," the latter marked as a paid feature.
Chatting with your match is free, and the app shows you in advance who has already liked you. For those who want someone of the same denomination, it's the first to try.
Brazilian dating app for evangelical Christians with filters by church and denomination and free chat with matches.
Love in Christ: the highest rating among Brazilians.
“Love in Christ: Christian Dating” has the highest rating on the Play Store: 4.6 out of 7,108 reviews, with 1 million downloads. On the App Store, the same app appears as “Love in Christ,” with a rating of 3.9 out of 267 reviews.
The listing presents itself as the app for the largest evangelical dating site in Brazil. Filters include city, age, and gender, with geolocation search; there is no filter by denomination. According to the description, photos are moderated by the team before appearing, and there are favorites, a list of admirers, and login via email, Google, or biometrics. The interface is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Premium plans appear as in-app purchases ranging from R$29.99 to R$129.90 per item.
Brazilian dating app for evangelical Christians with search options by city, age, and gender, and moderated photos.
Ark: Profile reviewed by people within 24 hours.
“Ark – Christian Dating App” is smaller, with 100,000 downloads and a 4.4 rating from 4,087 reviews on Play (4.7 from 696 on the App Store), but it has the strictest entry process of the ten: after registration, the team reviews the profile within 24 hours before releasing matches. Interface in Portuguese, English, and Spanish; rated 14+.
Accepts Christians of all denominations, without filtering by church. Matching and messaging are free; subscriptions renew automatically, and the profile states that ads and in-app purchases range from R$ 19.99 to R$ 244.99 per item. The description says that profiles with behavior outside the rules are removed.
A Christian dating app that reviews each new profile within 24 hours before releasing matches.
The other five: Upward, Christian Mingle, Achei, Dualis, and Encontro Católico.
They are also available in the store, with free installation; they are unavailable due to low ratings, small base size, or narrow cutouts.
Upward Dating
“"Upward Dating: Meet Singles," by Affinity Apps, has 1 million downloads and a 3.4 rating based on 48,663 reviews. The profile description mentions "core values," not church affiliation: the focus is on faith, family, and commitment, which includes people without a defined religion. Chat with your match is free; Premium offers super likes, a monthly boost, and unlimited likes; Elite shows who liked you. In-app purchases range from R$15.99 to R$639.99 per item. In the Brazilian App Store, it has 23 reviews and Portuguese is not listed among the languages.
Christian Mingle
“Christian Mingle: Dating App”, from Spark Networks, is the oldest brand in the segment, with over 20 years, and has surpassed 1 million downloads. On the Brazilian Play Store, it has a rating of 2.7 out of 247 reviews, the second lowest on the list. The listing states that the company does not perform background checks on members and lists in-app purchases ranging from R$ 15.99 to R$ 79.99 per item.
Acho, Dualis and Catholic Encounter
“Achei” has 50,000 downloads and a 3.7 rating based on 1,382 reviews; the description is one paragraph long and mentions “religious people,” without detailing filters. “Dualis: Namoro Sério Cristão” has 10,000 downloads, a 4.4 rating based on 586 reviews, mandatory profile verification, and an evangelical and Catholic audience; in-app purchases range from R$ 12.97 to R$ 49.00. “Encontro Católico” is the only one aimed exclusively at Catholics, with marriage declared as the goal, but it has 5,000 downloads, 19 reviews, and a 2.4 rating, with ads and no in-app purchases.
Comparative table of Christian dating apps
Google Play numbers as of September 2026; the range of purchases goes from the cheapest to the most expensive item within the app.
| App | Made in Brazil? | Note on Play (reviews) | Downloads | Filter of faith | In-app purchases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT | No | 4,3 (15.386) | 1 mi+ | Questions about faith | R$ 16.90 to R$ 283.90 |
| Eden | No | 4,4 (99.091) | 1 mi+ | Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox | R$ 5.49 to R$ 199.90 |
| Gospel Love | Yes | 4,3 (20.245) | 1 mi+ | Church and denomination | R$ 0.99 to R$ 74.90 |
| Love in Christ | Yes | 4,6 (7.108) | 1 mi+ | No denomination filter | R$ 29.99 to R$ 129.90 |
| Ark | No | 4,4 (4.087) | 100,000+ | All denominations, revised profile | R$ 19.99 to R$ 244.99 |
| Upward | No | 3,4 (48.663) | 1 mi+ | Values, not church | R$ 15.99 to R$ 639.99 |
| Christian Mingle | No | 2,7 (247) | 1 mi+ | Free profile | R$ 15.99 to R$ 79.99 |
| Dualis | Yes | 4,4 (586) | 10,000+ | Evangelicals and Catholics, verified profile. | R$ 12.97 to R$ 49.00 |
A dedicated Christian app or a general app with a religion filter?
An app dedicated to faith and a general service can serve similar purposes. Compare three aspects before choosing:
- Community proposal. A dedicated app invites people interested in faith-based relationships, but it doesn't guarantee that every profile shares those beliefs or goals. Check what the person states and communicate respectfully.
- How to filter. Gospel Love and Dualis filter by church or denomination; Eden, by three confessions; SALT, Ark, and Amor em Cristo accept any Christian without subdivision. In general dating apps, Par Perfeito, Zoosk, and Hinge include religion as a profile field, but none separate Assembly of God from Baptist.
- What the community tolerates. For dedicated users, the guidelines are clearly stated in the description: Ark removes profiles based on behavior, Dualis requires verification, and Amor em Cristo moderates photos. In the general app, moderation is the same for all users.
Overall, the app wins in volume: Tinder, Bumble, and happn have far more reviews on the App Store than any other app on this list, and in a small town, that weighs more heavily than the filter. I compared the largest ones in the guide... best dating apps for meeting people.
For those who want a serious relationship without necessarily needing a Christian dating app, the A comparison between Par Perfeito, Zoosk, and Hinge. It shows the differences between the three.
How to choose between Christian apps
- Do you want someone of the same denomination? Gospel Love or Dualis, the only ones with a filter by church.
- Want to meet people nearby? Check availability within a radius that makes sense for you. Ratings and downloads do not reveal how many active and compatible users there are in your area.
- Want your profile reviewed by people? Ark reviews within 24 hours; Dualis requires verification; Amor em Cristo moderates photos.
- Are you Catholic? Encontro Católico is the only exclusive one, but with 19 reviews. Eden (option “Catholic” in the registration), Gospel Love (Catholic Church in the list) and Dualis (evangelicals and Catholics) have more people.
If the goal is just to chat and make friends, with no romantic involvement in the future, then... Chat apps for meeting new people They offer better service than any other app on this list, which is designed for those looking for a partner.
My advice: install two, not five. One Brazilian one with a filter by church and one international one with a large database. Give each one two weeks before paying for a subscription; what changes between them is who appears in your area, and you only find that out by using them.
What's free and what does the subscription charge for?
None of the apps on the list charge for installation; the Play Store listing shows a price of zero for all ten. The money comes in through three channels, the same as for general dating apps:
- Signature Monthly or annual subscriptions that allow you to see who liked your posts, unlimited likes, and extra filters. This is the high-end in-app purchase option: R$ 283.90 on SALT, R$ 244.99 on Ark, R$ 639.99 on Upward.
- Individual purchases Highlights (the "boost"), super likes, and credit packages. This is the low end: R$ 0.99 on Gospel Love, R$ 5.49 on Eden.
- Adverts, These are the informational items for Gospel Love, Ark, Upward, and Encontro Católico. Subscribing usually removes them.
Chatting with your match is free on apps that specify this in their description: SALT, Gospel Love, Ark, and Upward. Amor em Cristo mentions private messages without specifying if they require a subscription. However, on general apps like Zoosk, messages are only sent with a subscription. Before subscribing, check the subscription period on the plan screen: on the Play Store and the App Store, the subscription renews automatically until you cancel it in your account.
Common questions
Are Christian dating apps only for those who want to get married?
No. Amor em Cristo and Gospel Love list friendship and conversation among the profile objectives; Ark and Dualis present themselves as "intentional" or "serious" dating apps, with marriage on the horizon; Encontro Católico declares marriage as its goal. Choose the objective that the app states and mark it on your profile.
Is it wrong to use dating apps to meet someone?
This assessment depends on your values and the guidance of the religious community with which you identify. The app is a communication tool; how you conduct the conversation remains your choice. If you have any doubts about your conscience, seek out someone you trust with whom you can talk without pressure.
Are all users on these apps Christian?
There's no way to guarantee it. The registration asks about faith, but no one checks church attendance. Ark and Dualis review profiles, and Amor em Cristo moderates photos; none verify belief. Treat declared faith as a starting point for conversation, not as a verified fact.
Is there an app just for Catholics?
Catholic Encounter, with 5,000 downloads and 19 reviews on Play. With more users, Eden has the "Catholic" option in its registration, Gospel Love includes the Catholic Church in its list of churches, and Dualis accepts both Evangelicals and Catholics.
Choose the filter that matters and fill out the profile. To continue, see the... From profile to first date guide.
