Ether

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  People comfortable introducing themselves by video
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Video profiles
  Yes
• Facts checked
  29 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Ten-second video introductions replace photo grids and biographies.
  • Nearby discovery considers distance, recent activity, and who is live.
  • Mutual sparks, video hellos, and weekly regional Nights shape discovery.

• Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS only.
  • Video-first profiles may not suit people who prefer photos or written bios.
  • Chats depend on a mutual spark and a video hello response.

Our verdict on Ether

Ether puts short video introductions at the center of nearby dating. Rather than building a profile around a photo grid or biography, people can browse without posting an intro, then publish a ten-second clip when ready. Its nearby feed is ordered by distance, recent activity, and who has just gone live. A spark signals interest; when it is mutual, both people enter each other’s inbox, and a conversation opens after someone accepts or replies to a video hello. That format makes Ether a fit for people comfortable introducing themselves on camera, but less suitable for anyone who wants to keep first contact text- or photo-based.

Discovery extends beyond the feed through weekly regional events called Nights. The app also supports in-app video calling, according to its App Store listing. Before people access the app, Ether checks their age range; uploaded video and images are scanned before other users can see them. Reporting and blocking are available in-app. Together, these measures give the product a defined set of discovery and safety steps, though its core experience remains focused on short video rather than a broad range of profile formats.

Ether is listed as free, and the vendor says core features are free with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. It is an iOS mobile app, so it is a narrow option for people who need another platform. Choose it if video intros, nearby activity, and regional events match how you want to meet people; look elsewhere if you prefer photo- or biography-led profiles or need a non-iOS app. Support is available by email, and the product lists GDPR compliance.

Ether pricing

Ether fact sheet

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