Intentional connections

Meet people who are looking for something real.

Dating, friendship, or a community that shares your values. Verly is designed in South Africa for adults who want to meet with intention.

18+ only · Available on Google Play
Know your choicesRead how your information is used and how to manage your privacy settings.
Intentions come firstSay what you are looking for, send flowers 🌸, and connect with intention.
Connect in the appMembers can make audio and video calls with mutual matches. In-app reporting helps you flag concerns.
How it works

Less noise. More intention.

01

Create your profile

Share what matters to you and what kind of connection you are looking for.

02

Discover thoughtfully

Browse member profiles and decide who you would genuinely like to know.

03

Make room for connection

Start with shared interests, respect other people’s boundaries, and take conversations at your own pace.

Rooms & Communities

Different people. A place to belong.

Start with free discovery

Explore profiles, use 15 free likes, and chat free when you both like each other. After your 15th free like, wait five hours for the allowance to reset.

Faith & Values Rooms

Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, African Spirituality, and Interfaith & Exploring rooms. Connect around what matters most.

Explore rooms →

Sneeky & Room Access

One optional R99/month membership includes rooms, Sneeky, unlimited likes, seeing who likes you, and audio/video calls with mutual matches. Billed through Google Play.

Before your first hello

What do you say after “hi”?

Start with one thoughtful question. Our conversation guide covers first messages, shared values and boundaries—whether you are here for dating, friendship or community.

Read the conversation guide
Dating in South Africa

Meet locally, with clear intentions.

New to online dating or returning after a break? Our South African dating guide covers profile basics, first messages and safer first meetings without promising a match.

Read the dating guide
Get Started

Join Verly today.

Download the official Android app on Google Play or join the iPhone waitlist.

Google Play iOS & Downloads
A few things to know

Your questions, answered.

What is Verly?

Verly is an app for adults aged 18 and over who want to explore dating, friendship and community. Built in South Africa, with dedicated spaces for different backgrounds and beliefs.

How do I download Verly?

Verly is available for Android on the Google Play Store. iPhone / iOS users can join the waitlist on our download page to get notified as soon as the iOS release goes live.

Will I need a subscription?

Profile discovery, 15 free likes followed by a five-hour reset, and text chat with mutual matches are free. Optional membership is R99/month in South Africa and includes unlimited likes, seeing who likes you, community rooms, Sneeky, and one-to-one audio/video calls with mutual matches. Google Play shows the final price and renewal terms before purchase.

Can I use the app on iPhone or the web?

The Android app is live on Google Play. A native iOS version and expanded web access are currently in development. You can join the iOS waitlist to get early access.