Question 1

What is Candid Dating?

Accepted Answer

Candid Dating is a Catholic virtual speed dating app that connects single, practicing Catholics through live one-on-one video dates. Users attend structured speed dating events organized by age group and region, have a series of short video conversations, and receive their mutual matches after the event. It is available on iOS, Android, and web.

Question 2

How does Catholic virtual speed dating work on Candid?

Accepted Answer

After creating and getting your profile approved, you browse upcoming events in the Candid app filtered by your age group and region. On event night, you join a live video session and are paired one-on-one with other Catholic singles for approximately 6-minute dates. After all dates are complete, you indicate who you'd like to connect with. Mutual matches are revealed and you can then message each other through Candid Connections.

Question 3

How much does Candid Dating cost?

Accepted Answer

Candid Dating offers two pricing options: a monthly subscription at $19.99/month which includes 2 event credits per month and access to Candid Connections (messaging and full profiles), or a pay-per-event option at $14.99 per event with no commitment. First-time users receive a 50% discount on their first event credit via a welcome email.

Question 4

Is Candid Dating only for Catholics?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candid Dating is built specifically for single, practicing Catholics who are dating with intention and openness to marriage. Every profile is manually reviewed before approval to maintain a faith-aligned community. Events are organized by age group and region across the United States.

Question 5

How is Candid different from other Catholic dating apps like CatholicMatch or Hinge?

Accepted Answer

Candid is a live video speed dating platform, not a swipe-based app. Instead of matching through photos and bios, users meet face-to-face in structured virtual events. There are no algorithms deciding who you see — every participant in an event has the same number of dates. Candid is also exclusively Catholic, while apps like Hinge serve a general audience. CatholicMatch is a profile-based app; Candid replaces the profile phase entirely with live conversation.

Question 6

Where does Candid Dating host events?

Accepted Answer

Candid hosts virtual speed dating events for Catholic singles across the United States, organized by region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West), by major city (including Chicago, New York City, Dallas-Fort Worth, California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and more), and nationwide events open to all US Catholics. Events are also organized by age group, including options for college students and recent grads (18-25), young adults (22-36), and older singles (35-50+).

Question 7

Can I cancel my Candid Dating subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candid Dating subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. Your membership remains active until the end of your current billing period. All purchases are processed through Apple or Google depending on your device.

Question 8

Where did the name Candid come from?

Accepted Answer

The name Candid reflects the kind of connections the platform is built to foster: honest, genuine, and real. The goal is to create space for authentic conversations where Catholics can be themselves — no curated personas, no endless texting before meeting, just candid face-to-face encounters.