Firstpeel

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  People who prefer video introductions and speed dating
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Video profiles
  Yes
• Facts checked
  29 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Short video profiles put video at the center of discovery.
  • Face and age verification is required, according to the company.
  • Live speed dating matches users based on their filters.

• Where it doesn't

  • The app is limited to iOS and Android.
  • The website describes in-person events as planned.
  • Its feature details and presence are less established.

Our verdict on Firstpeel

Firstpeel is a mobile dating app for adults who want video to shape introductions and matching. It uses short video profiles and offers live video speed dating, with matches based on user filters. The company says users must pass face and age verification. The website says the app is for people aged 18 and older who reside in the United States, so it is not aimed at younger teens or people outside that audience. Its focus is a fit for people who would rather see and hear a potential match than rely only on profile text and photos.

The app is available on iOS and Android, and the published app listings say it is currently free, with no subscriptions required and access to features without limits. That makes the basic proposition straightforward: video profiles, verification and live speed dating are available without a paid plan described in the listings. The listings do not specify a daily free-like count, so buyers should not assume a particular limit or allowance. Firstpeel is a practical option for users seeking free video-first dating on a phone, rather than a broader desktop or web-based service.

The strongest distinction is the combination of profile videos and live speed dating, which gives the app a narrower identity than a general-purpose dating product. The website also describes in-person events and meetups, but frames them as planned, so users should treat those as a future-facing element rather than a current core feature. Firstpeel's presence and feature detail are less established; people who want a more proven choice or clearer information about the overall experience may prefer another app. For users comfortable with that tradeoff and interested in video introductions, it is worth considering.

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