Vetted & curated apps
The League
Curated app for ambitious, career-focused singles, with a waitlist and profile vetting.
- How it works
- Apply with your LinkedIn and profile; you are admitted from a waitlist and get a small daily batch of matches.
- Good
- Serious, educated user base; limited daily matches keep things focused.
- Watch out
- Waitlists can be long outside big cities; paid tiers speed up admission.
- Cost
- Free with paid memberships
Raya
Invite-only membership app popular with people in creative industries and public life.
- How it works
- Apply and wait for the committee to accept you; referrals from existing members help.
- Good
- Genuinely exclusive; strong privacy norms (screenshots are discouraged).
- Watch out
- Most applications are not accepted; paid monthly membership once admitted.
- Cost
- Paid membership
The Inner Circle
Screened dating app for professionals, strong in London and European cities, with member events.
- How it works
- Profiles are screened before joining; you can filter by lifestyle and see who is at the same events.
- Good
- Good for London; events make meeting in person easy.
- Watch out
- Smaller pools outside major cities.
- Cost
- Free with paid tiers