Your weekly roundup of the hottest newcomers on the App Store
Hi fellow app scouts,
Dating dominated this week's new apps.
From finding a partner to exposing one, here are the five launches worth watching.
Let's get into it.
Leaked • Detective game
Leaked lets you spy on someone else's phone, uncovering the secret they're trying to hide.
Turns out stalking is still one of the internet's favorite hobbies.
23 days old • 20K downloads • $7K MRR • Top #100 Entertainment in 50+ countries
Fidus • Relationship app
Fidus is an AI relationship coach that tells you how to be a better partner every day.
The founders, Sam & Monica, launched it to the audience they'd already built, giving the app instant distribution.
3 days old • Top #100 Lifestyle in 7 countries
Tantie • Dating app
Think ChatGPT mixed with Tinder.
You never see other people's profiles. Instead, you chat with an AI matchmaker that learns who you are, finds someone compatible, and only reveals the match after both people say yes.
4 days old • #5 Lifestyle in Benin
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