About Ten Minute Date
We're on a mission to fix dating apps by eliminating the endless small talk and getting people face-to-face faster.
Our Story
Ten Minute Date was born from a simple frustration: dating apps had become digital pen pal services. Users would swipe for hours, match with dozens of people, exchange messages for weeks, and never actually meet anyone.
We asked ourselves: What if we removed the texting entirely?
That's how Ten Minute Date was created—a video-first dating app where you match based on compatibility, schedule a call, and talk face-to-face within minutes. No essays. No "hey how r u" messages. Just real conversations with real people.
What Makes Us Different
📹 Video-First
No pre-call texting. You match, schedule, and talk. Chemistry isn't typed—it's felt.
⏱️ 10-Minute Timer
Every call has a built-in time limit. Short enough to escape gracefully, long enough to feel the spark.
✨ Vibes-Based Matching
50+ compatibility dimensions beyond just photos—values, lifestyle, conflict style, and more.
👻 No Ghosting
Matches expire in 7 days if you don't schedule a call. We're a meeting app, not a match-collecting app.
Our Technology
Ten Minute Date is built with modern, privacy-focused technology:
- Ruby on Rails 8 — Reliable, scalable backend
- WebRTC — Peer-to-peer video calls (no video data stored on our servers)
- SQLite — Lightweight, production-ready database
- AI Photo Moderation — Automatic detection of inappropriate content
- End-to-End Encryption — Secure signaling for video connections
Our Values
🎯 Authenticity
Real connections happen face-to-face. We remove the filters and get straight to the conversation.
🛡️ Safety
Your safety is our priority. From photo moderation to blocking and reporting tools, we've got your back.
⚡ Efficiency
We respect your time. No endless swiping or messaging—just meaningful 10-minute conversations.
🔒 Privacy
Peer-to-peer video calls mean your conversations stay between you and your match. We can't listen in even if we wanted to.
By The Numbers
Join the Movement
Ready to stop texting into the void and start actually meeting people?
Questions?
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at [email protected].