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AYO

Freemium#14 of 36 in Video Dating Apps

AYO: A focused mobile app for quick, prompt-led video dates and mutual messaging. Ranked #14 of 36 in Video Dating Apps by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for quick video speed dates with prompts.

7.4/10Editor score
AYO7.4 Visit AYO

At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Quick video speed dates with prompts
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • In-app video chat
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    29 Sep 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Five-minute live video dates include icebreaker prompts
    • Photo verification pairs with report, block and mute controls
    • Free matching, themed events and mutual opt-in messaging
  • Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and Android mobile devices
    • Direct messages require mutual opt-in after a date
    • Speed-date focus may not suit text-first or asynchronous dating

Our verdict on AYO

AYO is a mobile dating app for adults aged 18 and over who want quick, live introductions. It matches users with compatible singles who are online, then starts five-minute video speed dates. Icebreaker prompts help keep conversations moving, and both people decide whether to unlock direct messages afterward. Profiles can include video content, while themed event nights and virtual gifts add optional ways to participate. The app is available on iOS and Android.

AYO uses a freemium model. It is free to download and includes free features for matching and video speed dates, with optional paid subscriptions and one-time purchases. The central experience stays focused on short, immediate encounters rather than extended profile browsing or advance video-date scheduling. For people who prefer a clear time limit, live conversation, and prompts to reduce opening-line friction, this narrow format is the main appeal.

Safety features include selfie-matching photo verification, one-tap reporting, and block or mute controls. AYO lists GDPR compliance and email support, giving users defined tools for account interactions and moderation concerns. The mobile-only deployment limits access for people seeking a desktop or web experience, and the mutual opt-in requirement means a date does not automatically become an ongoing chat. Choose AYO if you want prompt-led video speed dates with built-in safety controls; consider a broader dating service if you prefer asynchronous messaging, desktop access, or a less structured first interaction.

AYO pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices re-checked Sep 2026.
See plans on ayotheapp.com

AYO fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Video profilesYes
In-app video chatYes
Video-date schedulingNot verified
Speed video datingYes
Livestream profilesNot verified
Identity verificationYes
DeploymentMobile
PlatformsiOS, Android
Compliance & securityGDPR
SupportEmail
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websiteayotheapp.com
Facts checked29 Sep 2026

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