Isodate Review September 2024: Deep or Superficial Matches?

Last updated: September 2024

Our Review

From: Chris Pleines

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Isodate’s main idea is to revolutionize online dating where you swipe less and date more. This idea is executed by having you go on virtual speed dating events. The dating site claims to have you meet up to 15 members in under an hour with each date lasting three to five minutes.

These virtual speed dating events are catered for all kinds of dating specifics such as location, sexuality, religion, hobbies, and more. The dating events are categorized into two: general events and Jewish events. If you are Jewish and want to meet only Jewish people, you are better off attending the latter events.

Isodate seems to be quite interesting. Can it deliver its promises? We took a closer look at Isodate to see if it can walk the talk. Find out about its contacting features, prices, and lots more important information in our in-depth review below!

Isodate Members

Members

10,000 from New Zealand

Members activity

500 new members per month

Gender Proportion

49 %

51 %

Receives up to 20,000 monthly visits
Most visitors are form the United States
Most visitors are form the United States
Almost even divide between male and female members
Most members are between the ages of 25 to 34

Isodate has over 50,000 registered members and receives over 20,000 monthly visits. Most of the traffic is from the United States, followed closely by Canada and the United Kingdom. If we look at the demographics of the members, the majority of members are aged between 25 to 34. If you are looking for someone in this age group, you will find yourself having numerous options.

There is also an even number of male and female members. Compared to other dating sites where there are more men than women and vice versa, you wouldn’t have trouble looking for someone you might be interested in on Isodate. You won’t have limited options when it comes to matches and meeting people via virtual speed dating.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

How to Sign Up for Isodate

You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
You can sign up using your username and password
You can sign up with your phone number
You must sign up to browse Isodate

To sign up, visit the Isodate website. To complete the registration, provide all required information.

Name
Date Of Birth
Location
Your Gender
Profile Picture

Isodate offers the following methods to verify your account:

Verification email (required)

Upon signup, Isodate will ask for your email address to verify your account. They will also ask for your phone number but do not send any link or verification code.

Making Contact on Isodate

Attend events to meet other members
A virtual speed date typically lasts 3-5 minutes
Have up to 15 video dates per event
You are given an option to “Like” or “Pass”
Chat with your matches after the event

Creating an account on Isodate isn’t enough to get you matches or even meet other people. To meet other members, you must attend events. Instead of having a monthly subscription or buying credits to use contacting features, you must purchase tickets to attend virtual events hosted by Isodate. Each event has specific dating criteria pertaining to religion, hobbies, lifestyles, age groups, etc. If you find an event that specifies the traits you have, you must attend that event. Tickets range from $18 to $20.

In events, you will be participating in a virtual speed date. Living up to its slogan, “Swipe less and date more,” Isodate nudges you to mingle and speak to people more, even if it's only through video chat. A date typically lasts about three to five minutes. According to Isodate, you will have an average of 15 video dates per event. You are also given a “Like” or “Pass” option during the event so you can customize your matches better.

Once done with the event, you can head over to your “Connections” tab to see your matches. You can go on to chat with your matches, get to know each other better, and hopefully cultivate a solid relationship with them. It is quite an unorthodox and revolutionary way of mingling with other people.

Isodate Profile Quality

Only displays basic information asked during registration
You can’t view other members’ profile
You can’t view other members’ profile
You can upload new profile picture
Profiles serve no function when contacting other members

Isodate’s primary focus is the virtual events where you go on speed dates. Going on the site alone wouldn’t get you matches. You must participate in events in order to see other people. When you log in, you won’t be able to see other people’s profile. If you don’t want to participate in any events, signing up on Isodate is practically worthless. You can only view your own profile which displays the basic information you’ve shared upon registration.

You would only see other members once you finished speed dating and have matches. They will show up under the “Connections” tab. Chatting with them is apparently free. The only purchase you will be making is purchasing tickets to these virtual events. Granted, during the current pandemic, meeting people virtually in video chats seem to be the much safer version at the moment.

Isodate Costs and Prices

Registration

Attend events

Is Isodate expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Isodate is free of charge.

You only have to purchase tickets to the events. You don’t have to pay a membership fee or purchase credits to contact other members. The only way to get in touch with others is through attending virtual events and finding matches during speed dating. Event tickets cost around 18-20 USD.

Bank Transfer
Credit Card
PayPal

Payments will be shown as a purchase from "Iso Date Limited"

Special Features

Isodate offers special features to enhance your online dating experience. Here are some of them:

Like or Pass

You still have power in your hands. Connect with those you like and pass on those you don’t. It is completely anonymous so they wouldn’t know if you passed on them or not.

Chat with your matches

When your event is finished, head on over to the 'Connections' tab to meet your matches. You've done the hard work, so simply send a quick message and exchange those details. Easy.

Our rating

Signing Up:	3.0 / 5
Making Contact:	2.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	2.0 / 5

Editor's Conclusion

Chris Pleines
Founder of Datingscout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"

In a traditional sense, Isodate can be barely called a dating site. You don’t create a profile here to swipe, see other people’s profiles and photos, slide into their DMs. No, you create a profile here so you can attend these events. Instead of paying for monthly subscriptions, you purchase tickets for these events where you can speed date, see matches, and then chat them us. Isodate focuses heavily on these events that the site itself is the bare minimum. There is nothing else to see if you aren’t attending these events. If you want a more traditional way of online dating, check these dating sites instead.

Isodate FAQ

General

How does Isodate work?

Isodate hosts events you can attend. Each event requires you to speed date via video call. It is a safe way to meet new people and get matches. It is true to its slogan on “swiping less and dating more.”

Is Isodate free or is there a catch?

Creating an account on the website is free and there are no contacting features you have to purchase to use. On the other hand, the only way to connect with others is through attending events for which you have to purchase tickets.

What is a match on Isodate?

You can only see your matches after an event. You will find them under the “Connections” tab. You can start chatting with your matches right away.

How many speed dates can I go on in one Isodate event?

You will have an average of up to 15 dates per event.

How long do these speed dates on Isodates last?

They typically last 3-5 minutes.

Usability

How do I create an account on Isodate?

Creating an account on Isodate is free and pretty straightforward. Just go to the homepage and type in your basic information.

How can I change my profile information on Isodate?

Click the “Edit Profile” button found on the top left of the page.

How do I upload a photo on my Isodate profile?

Uploading photos is mandatory during registration.

How do I refine my matches on Isodate?

There is a “Like” or “Pass” feature during the events. Don’t worry. It is completely anonymous. No one will know if you’ve passed up on them.

Subscription

How much do the Isodate event tickets cost?

They typically cost $18-$20 each.

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Contact details

Company:	Iso Date Limited
Address:	20 Camden Street, Suite 200, Toronto, M5V 1V1
E-Mail:	info@isodate.com

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