Alternative to ROMEO
Take a different route to connection.
ROMEO helps people explore a global queer community. If you'd like to try a more guided introduction, give Known a look. Start with a conversation about you and the connection you're hoping for. We'll make an introduction and help plan a date when you both want to meet. The interesting part is getting to know each other.
Night and day compared to other dating apps. Excited to see what comes of this in my life!
i thought this ai thing wouldnt work (i hate customer service calls w ai) but this one wasn’t bad.. better than creating another profile
This app is awesome. It makes life in San Diego so fun. Definitely recommend
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
Try it nowHow is Known different?
Too many profiles, not enough possibility?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
More than a good first photo?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Ready to get off the screen?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
Who is making the actual plan?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
Still wondering where it’s going?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
Known vs ROMEO
| The details | ROMEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Gay, bi, trans and queer dating and social connections. | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. |
| How you connect | Search locally or abroad and message people directly. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| Book the date | Date booking isn’t advertised. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Free download; in-app purchases. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Optional PLUS subscription. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
This is genuinely one of a kind. Went on a great date through the platform and enjoyed the entire experience
Love the app- especially the intro. What an awesome idea- I can’t wait for this to go global! 🤩
finally an app without creeps! thank god!
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood is a warm, low-lit restaurant in Little Italy built around an open wood-burning hearth, with an indoor fireplace tucked off to the side. Much of the Mediterranean-meets-California menu comes off the fire and is meant to be ordered across the table and shared.
Go on a date here with Known
Point Loma / San Diego
Sunset Cliffs
The bluffs along Point Loma face straight into the Pacific, making Sunset Cliffs one of the easiest places in the city to turn an ordinary evening into a date. Park near Ladera Street, walk along the cliffs, and find a spot to sit before the sun starts to drop.
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Mission / San Francisco
Dolores Park Cafe
Dolores Park Cafe is a useful meeting point when you want a coffee date with an obvious next step. Order an espresso and an egg sandwich at the café on Dolores and 18th, then decide whether to stay on the patio or take something into the park.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
Is Known available on Android?
How do I delete my account?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Does Known plan the first date?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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