Arike - Where Malayalis Date

In-app purchases
4.4
68.6K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 18
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About this app

Arike is India's first vernacular dating app that is designed to bring Malayalis residing in and outside India closer for one common reason — finding long-lasting relationships. The word 'arike' translates to 'close-by' in Malayalam. So, the app is designed to offer high-intent dating experience that is culturally aligned with Malayali needs. Arike's unique approach to appreciating sensitivities has made it one of the fastest-growing vernacular dating apps in the country.


Features:
Setting Cultural Preferences: Arike appreciates the Malayali cultural nuances and choices that define Malayali ways of living. We have the preference features on the app that is tailor-made to make sure you find what you're looking for in a person. And to help you in breaking the ice, we host a gamut of Keralan pop culture references that you can use in your profile answers — from food to TV shows and cinema.

Send 'Notes': Arike 'Notes' serves as the best kind of conversation starter which lets users express their interest in someone you really like, by writing to them directly. For all we know, you are just an effort away from the right match.

Arike 'Premium': Arike 'Premium' is an in-app paid feature through which you can send more requests and notes, see who sent you requests and unlock more preferences.

Arike 'Select': Arike 'Select' is our latest paid feature with everything you need to find your perfect match quickly. Get all the goodness of 'Premium', plus access profiles in the 'Select' tab with more preferences and send unlimited Notes. If you are looking to meet someone who finds the backwaters of Kerala equally romantic as you do, Arike is absolutely the dating app you should be on.


In-app Purchases:
Arike Notes
Arike Premium
Arike Select


Notable Interview:
Hindustan Times: https://bit.ly/3ikeAlt
Updated on
Dec 31, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
App info and performance
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
68.3K reviews
Ajo Chacko
December 12, 2024
I regret spending money on the Arike dating app. As a premium member, I expected a better experience, but it's been disappointing. The same profiles keep showing up repeatedly, there are constant errors in messaging, and the app fails to provide new profiles even when filtered by region. It’s a complete waste of money, and I wouldn’t recommend anyone install this app. Save your time and money!"
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Sneha J
January 6, 2025
No audio messages, no attachments. Still acceptable. But my preferences are 10 km radius and specific religions, still how does arike allow people living abroad to send me notes and stuff. And speaking of unfair, the cropped my pictures without my consent. And took down normal looking photos of me which has a background colour.
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Dr. Amritha Ashok Nair
January 9, 2025
Pathetic! After joining the app, I realised any random person can send you a note. I paid 1299 for the one month subscription, and I didn't even use it much on Day 2 or 3 and on Day 4, when I started banning people who were sending sleazy messages, I get banned for suspicious activity! So you give the option for blocking for what reason? I was pushed into using this app by friends and paying for it was wrong on my part! Extremely furious at the moment, I need someone resolving it!
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What’s new

Bug fixes and UX improvements