What's actually in Hookt

The whole tour — from matching to the moment you walk in the door safely.

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Matching that pays attention

We ask you what you actually want, and we use it. No mystery deck full of randos.

Two-way preferences

You only see people who fit what you're looking for — and who are looking for someone like you. Both sides have to want it.

Inclusive by default

Men, women, trans men, trans women, non-binary, trans — pick any of them on either side, in any combination. Pick "everyone" if that's you.

Deeper compatibility (optional)

Opt in to a short set of questions about attachment style, lifestyle, and what you want long-term. Your matches start surfacing with a compatibility score and a quick "why this person" note.

Real control

Age range, distance, dealbreakers — change them anytime. It re-ranks immediately.

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Events nearby — and the people going to them

Concerts. Comedy. Sports. Theater. Festivals. All pulled live from venues around you, with the people who said they'd be there.

Real events from real venues

Synced from venue ticketing data, refreshed daily. Map view to browse a city; list view if you'd rather scroll.

Search how you'd actually talk

Type something like "country shows this weekend" or "comedy in Brooklyn Friday." The app figures out what you meant and shows you results — no clicking through filters.

RSVP and see who else is going

Tap "I'm going." If a match RSVPs to the same thing, they show up with an EVENT tag in your chat list. Opening line writes itself.

Small town? No problem.

If nothing's happening right where you are, we automatically widen the search and show what's worth a short drive.

Genre, not just category

Looking for indie rock specifically? Or stand-up over musicals? Hookt filters by sub-genre, not just "concert" or "theater."

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Live date tracking

Tell a friend when and where you're going. They can see you on a map and message you while you're out. The link expires when the date does.

One-tap to start

You hit "share my date" inside the app. Your friend gets a link. Nothing else to set up.

Refreshes while you're out

Your location updates automatically as you move. They always see where you are, not where you were an hour ago.

Two-way messaging

They can check in. You can reply. All from the same link — no extra app for them to download.

You decide when it ends

End the date and the link goes dark immediately. No background tracking ever.

Works for friends, not just you

You can also track a friend who's out — they share a link with you, you watch from inside the app.

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Chat, voice, video — all in-app

Don't swap numbers until you want to. You can do everything inside Hookt first.

Real messaging

Read receipts, typing indicators, photo replies — works the way you'd expect from a chat app, because that's what it is.

Voice and video calls

Tap call inside any chat. Voice or video, both work. No third-party app, no number trade.

Conversation starters when you need them

Stuck on what to say first? Hookt will suggest something based on what you have in common — but only if you ask.

Block and report, fast

One tap. They never see you again, and a moderator looks at the report.

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Plan the date in the app

No more "when works for you" loops. Pick the place, lock the time, share it. Done.

Together

You and your match plan in the same chat. No screenshots back and forth.

Venue suggestions

Coffee, dinner, drinks, an activity — Hookt suggests spots near you both. Tap one to propose it.

Reservations, sometimes

Some venues let you book straight from the chat. Others you'll have to call, but the link's right there.

Reminders

It pings you before the date — so you don't realize at 6:55 that you said 7.

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Safety + verification

We do the boring grown-up stuff so the rest of it feels lighter.

Real identity, real photos

Verify with a government ID and a selfie. You get a verified badge. Photos go through automated moderation before they're public.

Block and report

One tap blocks. One tap reports. Moderators review reports — most within a day.

Privacy that's actually private

You choose what shows up on your profile, you choose what's visible on the events you RSVP to, and date tracking only runs when you start it.

Safety resources in-app

Tips and what-to-do guides right where you'd think to look — Settings → Safety.

A few more things

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Notifications that mean something

Match, message, your date is tomorrow — you'll get pinged. You won't get pinged every time someone you've never met logs in.

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Compatibility scoring

For the curious: see why Hookt thinks a particular person might fit, broken down by category.

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Distance settings

Adjust how far you're willing to look. Pull it in for a Tuesday night, push it out for a weekend.

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Profile prompts

Better than a one-line bio. Pick from a set of questions and answer in your own words.

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Dark mode

Because late-night swiping shouldn't be a retina situation.

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Settings that respect you

Granular privacy. Easy account export. Real delete (not "we'll hold onto your data anyway"). It's your account.

App's almost here

Hookt is launching on iOS soon. Drop us a line if you want a heads-up when it goes live.

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