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Koko Review New Zealand November 2026: Fun Dates or Waste of Time?

Koko claims that it is not your average dating app. How does it differ from other mobile dating platforms? All about Koko in New Zealand.
Koko is currently offline. We keep this review online for reference.
4.0very good
Koko is a dating app for singles that suggests matches through quizzes and interactive voting
Relationships Flirts Finding love
Is Koko right for me?
last updated
Members in New Zealand8,000
Women / Men 30% 70%
From$0.02/mo
Age 18-24 25-34

Koko New Zealand in 10 seconds

  • Koko is a unique app that encourages singles to have real interactions and meaningful conversations
  • The app works by suggesting potential matches based on your interests through its fun quizzes and interactive voting system
  • There are almost zero fake profiles due to the app's RealShot verification feature
  • Koko is available in nine languages and is accessible in almost all countries
  • Most users are young professionals. Learn more about the community
  • Has over 500,000 members worldwide. Learn how to sign up here
  • Koko is more expensive compared to similar dating apps
  • Offers general free services and options to upgrade. Learn more here

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Is Koko right for you?

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Who is Koko for, and not for?

Koko is for…
  • For people who are looking for friendships and profound connections
  • For singles who want to meet and date like-minded individuals
  • For people looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
…and not for
  • If you're searching for erotic fun and casual sex
  • Not for people looking for transactional relationships
  • Not for cheating individuals seeking explicit affairs

Koko pros & cons

  • The app offers entertaining quizzes to identify possible matches
  • This mobile app does not allow its users to send nude photos
  • The website uses strong verification systems to filter out fake profiles
  • Although Koko is made for meaningful connections, there are still members looking for hookups
  • The premium features are costly so not all users upgrade
  • The app occasionally crashes when used simultaneously with other applications

What Koko really costs in New Zealand

Compared with other dating services, Koko is in the upper midfield.
Koko+
Koko+ comes in three membership durations and renews automatically.Total
1 month 28.99 NZD / month 28.99 NZD
3 months 11.00 NZD / month 32.99 NZD
12 months 7.92 NZD / month 94.99 NZD
Our pick: 12 months for 94.99 NZD, that is 7.92 NZD per month, 73% less per month than 1 month.
Koko Diamonds
Koko Diamonds are listed separately with Month as the unit, but their use and renewal terms are not explained.Total
50 months 0.02 NZD / month 0.99 NZD
125 months 0.03 NZD / month 3.49 NZD
300 months 0.02 NZD / month 6.99 NZD
1,000 months 0.02 NZD / month 18.99 NZD
Koko costs last updated on Nov 1, 2026
Payment options in New Zealand
Credit CardVia Mobile PhoneApp Store
No anonymous payment.With Koko you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
Apple or Google, the store you paid through
Koko costs screenshot
Screenshot of the Koko prices
Koko Price Table

Koko features premium membership in three different durations. Getting an annual membership will save you a lot of money, as with choosing the 3-month subscription.

A premium membership in Koko gives you access to helpful features that can get you a date. First, it lets you view who visited your profile and the members who voted for you. You can then send them an unlimited number of messages, compared to a free subscription that only gives you one free message allowance daily.

Another perk of Koko+ is that it get rids of the ads on the dating app that disrupt your experience.

Free vs. paid services in New Zealand
FeatureFreeKoko+Koko Diamonds
Account registration includedincludedincluded
Chat with your matched profiles includedincludedincluded
Send one message daily to unmatched profiles includedincludedincluded
Participate in profile voting includedincludedincluded
Send likes includedincludedincluded
See who voted for you not includedincludedincluded
View who visited your profile not includedincludedincluded
Unlimited messaging not includedincludedincluded
No ads not includedincludedincluded
QuizzesShort quizzes that show your personality. Quiz results appear on your profile so other members can get to know a bit of you in just one scroll. includedincludedincluded
RealShotA real time selfie without filters, sent immediately to a member you are chatting with. includedincludedincluded
GetRealApply for a date when a premium member is looking for one. If accepted, Koko sends you a push notification. not includedincludedincluded
HashtagsAdd hashtags to your profile so others can find you more easily. includedincludedincluded
Koko Diamonds not includednot includedincluded
You can try the service for free with registration, chat with matched profiles, one daily message to unmatched profiles, profile voting, and likes. Is Koko right for me? →

How to cancel your Koko subscription →

Is Koko right for me?

Who is signed up on Koko in New Zealand?

The majority of Koko members are young professionals who are looking to meet new people and have fun dates. Since Koko is available in almost all countries, there is a good percentage of members coming from different countries. The majority of members are from Germany and Benin with a growing population in the United States.

Most members are in their early 20s and 30s. The app is dominated by male members. There are also a very few numbers of fake profiles on the app, which is a good thing.

1,000
Logins per day in New Zealand
8,000
Members in New Zealand
Gender
WomenMen
30%70%
Gender
Age of members
18-2425-3435-4445-5455+
39%
18-24
45%
25-34
13%
35-44
3%
45-54
0%
55+
Age of members

Making contact on Koko

★★★★★ 5.0/5

  • Free members are given one daily message to send to unmatched profiles
  • Voting for members is how you get matcheda
  • Sending hearts is free
  • You can chat with your mutual crushes for free
  • View who voted for you
  • There are basic search filters you can use
  • Everybody can send messages for free
koko contacting feature
koko contacting feature

Profile quality

★★★★★ 3.0/5

  • You can only see other member profiles from the Tribe tab
  • Profiles show interview answers and quiz results
  • Profile photos are reviewed by Koko administrators
  • There is a profile meter that indicates how complete your profile is
  • Uploading photos on your gallery is not required
  • Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
koko profile
koko profile

The Koko app

★★★★★ 4.0/5

  • Minimal free device storage needed
  • Has occasional glitches when used with other apps
  • Access to location and media storage are optional
  • Design appearance is pleasing to the eyes
  • Available for download on Apple App Store and Google PlayStore

Koko is only available as a mobile app, which is why its user experience is mobile-friendly. You can access all the app's features from the bottom menu, and additional factors that can tailor your experience to your liking from each of the pages.

Koko is an excellent choice for users who are always on the go, as there is a feature where it displays the members who are approximate to your location. However, when Koko is used simultaneously with other applications, it crashes.

Accessing the contacting button features is also conveniently placed to be within thumb's reach. When voting, you can swipe in any direction if you're not interested in the member. And If you are, you only need to long-press the Vote button, and it automatically casts your vote.

Our field test

★★★★★ 3.0/5

“I’ve been a member of Koko for about three months already. What I enjoy about using the app are the quizzes and the voting features. Even without a premium subscription, Koko is fair about getting to meet and engage with people. I’ve had quite several successful crushes from the app and been exchanging interesting messages with them. I haven’t gone on a date yet, but I’m planning to meet this girl I met from Koko next week. I hope everything turns out fine!”. Ricky, 27, Medical Intern

Design & usability

Koko is designed to give a pleasurable mobile experience for all its members. The creators of Koko made the app's user interface in a way that all of its features are within a thumb's reach.

The main menu is at the bottom of every page. It consists of five icon tabs:

1. Tribe this tab displays other members who are approximate to your location in a grid layout. From here, you can view their profiles, cast in your vote, and even send that particular user a message.

2. Quiz this section lists all available personality quizzes you can take. It is further categorized by topic, which you can see on top of this page.

3. Vote the Vote tab is a roulette-type display of other Koko members, who you can skip or vote for depending on your interest. You won't be able to see the profiles of the members you see on this feature.

4. Chats this page keeps all your conversations in one place. You can also view your mutual matches on this tab.

5. You clicking this tab will take you to your profile. From here, you can edit the information displayed on your profile, and also access the settings page.

Special features

Koko states that it is not an average dating app. With this, they do offer some unique features that are not so common in most dating apps.

Finding people 1

HashtagsFree

You can put hashtags on your profile so others can easily see you. For example, you can add 'adventure-seeker' to your profile so when other members search for adventurous people, your profile pops up.

Showing interest 1

GetReal

With the latest version of Koko, you can now apply for a date when a premium member is looking for one. Simply click on the "Apply and leave a comment" and when the user accepts, Koko will send you a push notification.

Messaging and contact 1

RealShotFree

RealShot is a feature that is a real-time selfie without filters, in which you immediately send to a member you're currently having a conversation with.

Other extras 1

QuizzesFree

These are short quizzes that show off your personality. There are different quiz categories, such as lifestyle, dating, travel, among others. Your quiz results will appear on your profile so that other members can get to know a bit of you in just one scroll.

Final results

4.0
“Overall, Koko provides an enjoyable dating experience for its members. Its features are unique, and the platform gives you a fair chance to interact with other users, even without a premium subscription.”

Chris Pleines, Founder of DatingScout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Is Koko right for me?
tested November 2026
Signup3.0
Making contact5.0
Profile quality3.0
App4.0
Field test3.0
Overall4.0/ 5

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Compare Koko with other dating sites

ActivityKoko4.0Read reviewPure4.0Read reviewKippo4.0Read review
What it isKoko is a dating app for singles that suggests matches through quizzes and interactive votingPure is a dating app for people after casual hookups, with chats that disappear within 24 hoursKippo is a dating app for gamers who want relationships through their love of video games
Activity
8,000 members
1,240 members
13,000 members
Costs and pricesKoko+
1 month:
28.99 NZD / month
3 months:
11.00 NZD / month
12 months:
7.92 NZD / month
Pure Membership
1 week:
23.99 NZD
1 month:
47.99 NZD / month
Premium
3 months:
5.56 NZD / month
5 months:
12.33 NZD / month
12 months:
7.78 NZD / month
Free features
Account registration
Chat with your matched profiles
Send one message daily to unmatched profiles
Participate in profile voting
Send likes
Upload naughty photo albums
Customize your bio
Registration
Swipe 30 profiles per day
Customize profile
Add up to three cards on your profile
Premium features
See who voted for you
View who visited your profile
Unlimited messaging
No ads
Send geo requests in your area
Instant messaging
Incognito mode
Browse members
Swipe more than 30 profiles per day
Send messages
Add up to seven cards on your profile
Right for me?Read reviewVisit Pure-AppRead reviewRight for me?Read review

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Cancelling your Koko subscription

How you can cancel

  • By email

Contact details

CompanyIdeawise Ltd.
AddressRoom 603, Alliance Building 130-6 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Emailsupport@hallokoko.com

Do subscriptions auto-renew?

Subscriptions renew automatically, cancel at least 1 day before your current term ends.

Money-back guarantee

  • Koko offers a money-back guarantee with a full refund
  • You have 14 days to cancel and get your money back
Is Koko right for me?

Koko FAQ

What is Koko?

Koko is a dating app that matches like-minded people together. It offers a lot of unique features that encourage meaningful connections.

Who owns Koko?

Koko is owned and operated by Ideawise Ltd owns Koko. Koko's main headquarters is in Hong Kong.

Can I use Koko on my desktop?

As of now, Koko is only available as a mobile app. It has a website for information but you really need to download the app.

MEMBERSHIP

Who can join Koko?

Anyone over the age of 18 can join Koko. If you are looking for fun dates and entertaining chats with strangers, you may join Koko. The app is inclusive of gender and sexuality.

What do I need to join Koko?

To join Koko, you need a valid email address or a working Facebook or Google account.

Does Koko offer premium membership?

Yes, Koko offers premium membership in three different package durations of 1, 3, and 12-months.

Is Koko+ auto-renewed?

Yes, your Koko+  automatically renews for the same price and duration. You can cancel the auto-renewal function in your account settings.

I want to cancel my Koko+ membership, how do I do that?

To execute your right of cancellation, you shall inform Koko by distinct declaration (e.g. a letter sent by post or an e-mail) about your decision to cancel the contract.

USABILITY

What is "Vote"?

Vote is a feature of Koko where you decide whether you like the other member or not.

What do the voting symbols on Koko mean?

The sun means that you have a slight interest, the flame indicates a bit more interest, and the heart signifies undivided interest.

Can I see who voted for me?

You can see who voted for you if you have a Koko+ subscription.

Why can't I start a new conversation?

You are only allowed to send one message to another Koko member if you have a free subscription. However, if you matched with another member, you can start a conversation with him or her.

What is "RealShot"?

"RealShot" is sending a selfie to your crush on Koko without filters.

How do I apply for a date?

You can apply for a date on Koko by clicking the "Apply and leave a comment" on the "New" tab.

SECURITY

What security features does Koko have?

Koko has published Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. Koko enforces these rules and guidelines strictly.

How do I block and report an abusive user?

You can block and report a Koko user by clicking the three dots on the top right area on that particular member's profile.

You did not find your question? Ask us!

Security

Does Koko sell your data?
No, Koko does not sell your data.
Was Koko hacked in the past?
No, Koko was never hacked.
How accurately does Koko track your location?
Koko tracks your approximate location.
Do your Koko profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?
No, your Koko photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.
Who can view your pictures on Koko?
All Koko users can view your pictures.
Is your phone number required for signing up at Koko?
No, you can sign up at Koko without a phone number.
Can you erase your personal data on Koko?
Yes, Koko provides an option for users to erase their data.

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