amble: connections that count

I tried out this app for two weeks, typing and waiting and I got matched with 2 very weird characters that were completely incompatible with me or ghosted. The app requires you to waste a lot of time, keying in information and responding to prompts that after a while, you just end up typing for the sake of it. Unless you buy tokens you wait like days to be matched, highly not recommended for people who are looking for real connections and don't really have that much time to waste. Yes it's something different but not something better just because it uses AI (how does that improve human connections?). Definitely for gen z or Millenials with no real jobs and time to waste.

Something Different: 1. When you sign up, the app asks you to write a short self-introduction so they can decide if you’re the right fit. This is very different from other apps. I think it’s a good way to filter out certain people, but of course, it also means fewer people will join. I’m not sure what the creator’s ultimate goal is, but okay lah. 2. The app gives you questions to answer, and you earn Aura for each response. The more thoughtful (and longer) your answer, the more Aura you get. So you can’t just type “hi” and expect to get much. 3. You need to spend Aura to find a match. This greatly slows down the speed at which users can swipe, and since there aren’t many users to begin with, I think it’s actually the right move. It forces people to be more intentional instead of just mindlessly swiping. 4. I think they also have a campaign for faster matching, but I might have missed it, so I never got to experience it. Something I Feel Could Be Improved: 1. It’s good that the app prompts conversation questions, but if my match and I have a lot to talk about from the previous topic, we should be able to continue without rushing. Maybe slow down how quickly the new prompts appear. 2. It would be helpful if the prompt stayed pinned at the top of the conversation, or if there was a “conversation topics” window. That way, we can easily track what our match has replied to, or pick a new topic to discuss. 3. I like the “Daily Thoughts” section on the opening screen. it’s fun to answer a new question every day. But sometimes the questions feel a little off, like “When you meet someone for the first time, what do you want them to think about you?” It’s not bad, but it feels more awkward than insightful. 4. It would be great if the app allowed users to choose topics they enjoy and then match with people who share similar interests or thoughts. This could make conversations more natural and enjoyable from the start. Overall: It’s not your typical dating app. It’s slower, more curated, and feels like it’s built for people who genuinely want proper conversations instead of just collecting matches.

I don’t usually leave app reviews, but this one’s worth it. Amble is honestly pretty good: super unique concept and the features are actually interesting. The way it gets you into real, thoughtful conversations is refreshing compared to everything else out there. Definitely feels like something different in the best way.