Hey Cupid!

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Premium, verification-heavy scheduled video sessions
• Free plan
  No
• In-app video chat
  Yes
• Facts checked
  29 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Selfie, liveness, and optional ID verification support trust tiers
  • Private mutual-interest decisions reveal matches only after mutual Spark
  • Scheduled, drop-in, and themed video sessions support varied dating formats

• Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with a paid activation model
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Twelve-minute sessions may feel brief for some conversations

Our verdict on Hey Cupid!

Hey Cupid! is a video dating app for people who want identity checks, structured conversations, and mutual consent before a match is revealed. Users can join live drop-in or scheduled 12-minute spark sessions, privately choose whether they are interested, and see a match only when both people select “Spark.” The app also supports short video vouches from approved friends, family, or coworkers, plus trust scores and tiers. Its format is aimed at solo daters who prefer verification-heavy interactions over profile-led browsing.

The pricing structure centers on a one-time Activation plan rather than a subscription, with unlimited live and scheduled spark sessions, mutual-spark conversations, up to five live vouches, trust-score display, and Tier 1 identity verification. Reactivation applies after more than 90 days paused as seeing someone, while the fee is waived when that relationship lasted at least six months. Optional Spark Night events add themed rooms, six 10-minute conversations over one hour, and verified-only rooms with trust-tier minimums; events are priced in a $19–29 range. There is no free plan.

Verification is a standout part of the experience: selfie and liveness checks establish identity, optional ID verification can support a higher trust tier, and moderated vouches add context from people who know a member. A one-tap extension can lengthen a spark session to 17 minutes. The service supports GDPR and lists email support. Hey Cupid! should suit daters who value scheduled video meetings, mutual-interest controls, and visible trust signals. People seeking a free service, broad platform availability, or longer unstructured conversations may prefer another app. The service is inviting founding members in batches, so joining depends on its current intake process.

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• BBadooA free-first dating app with matching, filters, and in-app video or voice calls.9.2
• TTinderA free-to-start dating app with swipe matching, chat and video speed dating.9.1
• BBumbleA mobile dating app pairing free swipe matching with calls after a mutual match.8.9

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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