Understand someone
before you see them.

Riff connects you through questions, voice, and trust — not photos and profiles. Find mentors, collaborators, and real friendships with people who help you grow.

25 Questions
Deep matching
4-Layer
Compatibility score
3-Tier
ID verification
Riff
A new riff found
hey. your answer about what drives you forward really stayed with me. what made you choose that one?
I think because when someone just gets your vision without explanation... that's everything.
hmm. yeah. there's something powerful about meeting someone who sees the same path you do.
sorry that was a lot for a second message lol
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Think you can win the argument?

Pick a subject, pick your side, and argue it out with someone who knows the material and will not simply agree with you. Then a separate judge reads every word and says who made the better case.

Five specialists
Religion, politics, AI, evidence — and one who will take on anything.
Any language
Argue in whatever you think in. Speak it aloud if you prefer.
An impartial judge
Scores both sides on five things, and will tell you when you won.
See how Debate works →
Debate in Riff
Debate in Riff

Five stages to a real connection

No scrolling profiles. No judging photos. You earn the reveal through genuine conversation.

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Answer questions

25 questions across values, goals, perspectives, and communication style. No scrolling profiles — just honest answers.

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Get matched

Our algorithm finds people who think like you — not look like you. Every match comes with a compatibility score and a breakdown of why.

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Riff in text and voice

Message and send voice notes from the first moment. No photos, no real names — just personality and shared ideas.

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The reveal

When you both tap ready, you each take a live selfie and they appear at the same moment. No power imbalance. That photo becomes your profile picture.

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Video, or a graceful goodbye

If you both want to, unlock video and meet properly. If not, fade — end it with your own message, or let Riff write a gentle goodbye for you.

Deep bonds or friend groups. You choose.

Run both modes simultaneously. Find meaningful connections and build real friendships in the same app.

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Debate
Five specialists. One impartial judge.

Argue a subject with someone who actually knows it and will concede a point when you earn it — then have a separate judge read the whole thing and score who argued better. Speak your side aloud or type it, in any language.

Religion, political philosophy, AI, evidence — or anything, with Vera
Scored on engagement, concession, progression, evidence and conduct
Speak your argument; they always reply in writing
50 free debate messages, then 2 credits each
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Deep Connection
One person. Meaningful growth.

Matched with someone who complements your goals and skills. Talk by text and voice, reveal your faces at the same moment, then unlock video. Built for finding mentors, collaborators, and people who genuinely help you grow.

Compatibility-based matching on goals and values
Voice exchange to test if ideas align
Mutual photo reveal — equal and simultaneous
Fade gracefully — end a connection kindly, or let Riff write the goodbye
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Friend Circle
Four people. Shared ambition.

Matched with 4 like-minded people who share your interests and drive. Group conversations, games, and challenges reveal who you click with — before you ever see a face. Built for building a support network that pushes you forward.

Matched on shared topics and complementary strengths
Group games that reveal personality and values
Circle chat for ideas, support, and accountability
Grow together with people on a similar path

No fakes. No filters. No shortcuts.

Every person on Riff is verified. Every conversation is protected. Every connection is earned.

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ID verified

Government ID + live selfie match. Every user is confirmed real.

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Trust score

Green, yellow, or red indicator. Cross-references claims against verified data.

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AI companions

AI-powered companions keep you engaged while we find your real connections. Fully transparent.

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Real-time safety

7-layer detection system monitors for harmful behaviour and protects every user.

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Encrypted

Photos and voice messages are encrypted in transit and at rest, and never sold or shared.

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Liveness detection

Photos require in-app capture with blink and head-turn verification. No catfishing.

Never alone while you wait

While we search for your ideal connections, you can chat with AI companions to explore the app and discover what matters to you. Fully transparent — you'll always know — and they fade naturally when the real connections arrive.

25 unique personas
Diverse personalities, backgrounds, and communication styles
Mentoring and friendship
Real conversations that feel like talking to an actual person
Always safe
7-layer safety system detects and handles harmful interactions

Plans from £5.99/month. Start free for 7 days.

Download the app and try a Deep Connection free for 7 days from sign-up — no card needed. After that you can still read your conversations; subscribe to keep messaging.

Riff Single
1 deep connection
£5.99/mo
✓1 Deep Connection
✓1 Friend Circle
✓🟢 Green verification included
✓Voice notes and photo sharing
✓5 AI companions included
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Most popular
Explorer
More connections
£8.99/mo
✓2 Deep Connections
✓3 Friend Circles
✓🟢 Green verification included
✓Local circles by county
✓AI Companions included
Start exploring
Inner Circle
Full experience
£9.99/mo
✓Unlimited connections over time
✓Five at a time, so you can go deep
✓Unlimited Friend Circles
✓🟢 Green verification included
✓Parallel Lives
Go all in
AI Companions
Companions only
£7.99/mo
✓25 AI companions
✓500 messages a month
✓Debate costs 2 credits a message
✓Voice responses
✓Games and reflective mode
✓Included with Explorer and Inner Circle
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Common questions

How is Riff different from other social apps?

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What can I use Riff for?

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How do you prevent catfishing?

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What if I don't connect with my match after the reveal?

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Ready to riff?

Start from £5.99/month. Answer questions. Discover someone who helps you grow.