Tryst

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.3 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Video-feed dating with in-app calls and livestreams
• Free plan
  Yes
• In-app video chat
  Yes
• Facts checked
  29 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Short profile clips appear in a scrolling video feed.
  • Matches can connect through in-app voice and video calls.
  • Live selfie verification and user blocking and reporting tools are available.

• Where it doesn't

  • Video-first profiles may not suit people who prefer text-led dating.
  • Live streams add a social format beyond one-to-one matching.
  • Paid subscriptions and digital features sit alongside free-to-join access.

Our verdict on Tryst

Tryst is an adult dating and social discovery app built around short video profiles and nearby browsing. People can scroll a video feed, swipe through nearby users, and view full profiles. It is available on the web, Android, and iOS, with free-to-join access. The format is aimed at people who want video to be part of discovering and connecting with potential matches, rather than relying only on static profile browsing.

The product combines several ways to connect. Matches can have voice or video calls inside the app without sharing a phone number. Users can also start or join livestreams, including streams from people they have not matched with, and move from a stream to a profile. That makes Tryst broader than a one-to-one video dating app: its feed, nearby swiping, calls, and livestreams each offer a different path to interaction. The range may appeal to people who want live social discovery, but those who prefer a quieter, text-led dating experience may find the video and streaming emphasis a poor fit.

Tryst includes a live selfie check matched against a profile photo, along with options to block or report users from profiles, chats, or during calls. Call controls let members restrict who can call them to matches or nobody. These controls give users ways to manage contact, though the app still centers on interactions with other members and does not replace personal judgment about whom to engage with. Its terms describe paid subscriptions and digital features alongside free joining, so it suits people comfortable with a freemium model. Choose Tryst for video-led discovery and in-app live interaction; consider another app if you want a primarily text-based format.

Tryst pricing

Tryst fact sheet

Alternatives to Tryst

• 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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