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Chispa Review November 2023

DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
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Chispa is an innovative dating app made for Latino men and women who are looking for their perfect matches. The app is relatively new and prides itself on its exciting and interesting features.

100,000 Members
 47 % ♀ 
 53 % ♂ 
Good For:
3 / 5
2 / 5
2 / 5
Success Rate:
1 / 10
33 / 10
31 / 10
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Age Distribution:
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

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Chispa in 10 seconds

  • A conventional dating app specifically made for people of Spanish descent in the United States
  • Builds an exclusive dating platform for Latino single men and women where they can find genuine connections
  • Uses location-based filters and dating preference traits to provide potential matches
  • Has exciting in-app games and activities
  • Available for Android and iOS users
  • Chispa is available in English and Spanish
  • Limited availability in some countries
  • Offers general free services and options to avail special features - Learn more here
  • You can use Chispa for free
  • Pricing starts at $0.49 / Month - More Information
DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Dating Scout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Overall, this platform is a quality app with good features. If you're looking for something exciting where you can find the hottest men and women in the United States, Chispa is probably a good choice. 

Who is Chispa for and not for?

  • For single Latinos and Latinas who want to meet partners with similar traits
  • For people looking for serious relationships
  • For singles who want to fall in love
  • If you're searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
  • Not for cheating partners and committed people
  • Not for people who are looking for mindless flirtations with strangers
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Chispa Pros & Cons

  • A great dating platform that values Latino culture and traditions
  • Chispa app is bilingual – you can use English or Spanish
  • The app has an attractive pool of users
  • Chispa is location-sensitive and immediately blocks users from countries where the app is not available
  • Sometimes this app’s location detection can go wrong
  • Chispa is relatively a new app so some features may still be buggy at times

How does Chispa work?

how it works
  • Chispa is primarily tailored for Latino singles, aiming to connect individuals within the Latino community
  • Users can swiftly set up profiles, uploading photos and sharing personal interests for potential matches to get a glimpse into their personality
  • Chispa uses a user's location to suggest potential matches nearby
  • Chispa incorporates the swipe mechanism, where users swipe right to show interest and left to pass
  • Users can upgrade to a premium account to access advanced features

Chispa provides a specialized platform tailored for Latino singles, fostering connections within the Latino community. Users can effortlessly create profiles, showcasing their photos and interests giving insights into their personalities for potential matches. The app leverages the user's location, suggesting nearby individuals who might be a good match.

Adopting the ubiquitous swipe mechanism, users swipe right to express interest and left to pass. For a more enhanced experience, Chispa offers premium accounts with additional advanced features.

How much does Chispa cost?

Can you try Chispa for free?

  • You can use or try the service for free.
  • All members can send messages for free
  • You can read at least the first messages which you have in your mailbox for free

Is Chispa expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Chispa is average.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Boost
1 Month1.99 USD / Month1.99 USD
5 Months1.49 USD / Month7.45 USD
10 Days1.19 USD / Day11.90 USD
Super Chispa
5 Months0.49 USD / Month2.45 USD
25 Months0.39 USD / Month9.75 USD
60 Months0.29 USD / Month17.40 USD
Chispa Cost
Free Features
  • Registration and profile creation
  • Swiping through profiles
  • Photo uploads
  • Chat with matched profiles
Premium Features
  • Profile Visibility
  • Get higher chances of being matched

Payments are charged to your preferred app store's account upon the confirmation of purchase. Note that uninstalling the app will not delete your account nor will it cancel your purchase. Chispa offers general free services and options to upgrade so members can enjoy more special features.

How can I delete my Chispa account and cancel my subscription?

Please find more information here

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Who is signed up on Chispa?

Members
100,000 from USA
Members activity
30,000 active weekly
Gender Proportion
55 %
45 %
  • Most members are from the United States
  • Members are of Latin descent
  • There are more males than females
  • Most of the members are younger people
  • Majority are straight singles

Most of the members are from the United States, but there are people from other countries such as Mexico, Canada, Algeria, Nigeria, Ukraine, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and others mainly in the South American region.

The population is a bit on the younger side, but the membership is almost even across all age groups. There is also a significant difference between the number of males to females. Most of the members are of Latin American descent and you will most likely find someone here who speaks Spanish. Users are mostly straight individuals looking for genuine relationships.

Females
Males

Chispa Age Range and Age Distribution

  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55+

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Chispa in Detail

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How to Signup on Chispa

Chispa Registration
  • Free registration
  • Quick and easy sign-up
  • Accounts are verified via mobile number
  • Profiles can be linked to Facebook accounts
  • Very particular with user's location when signing up

Creating an account on Chispa is simple and easy. Although it has no email registration option, users can sign up via Facebook and SMS. The way the Facebook option works is to link your FB account with Chispa so that basic information and primary profile picture is automatically synced. These options can be changed later on.

The SMS option needs a valid phone number. The app sends a passphrase that members can use to log in on the app under a different device. This provides extra security and filters fake profiles on the app. Take note that Chispa is very particular with the user location. The app won't accept suspicious signups and logins and will immediately terminate said accounts.

In case users forget their passphrase, they can always email the app's customer service to retrieve it. 

Upon signing in, users' location is detected immediately. Profiles near or within a user's area are shown as potential matches. Users can now begin swiping through them to find their potential soulmate. 

Making Contact on Chispa

Chispa Contact
  • Swiping through profiles is the main mode of contacting
  • Chat with matched profiles
  • Use Boost to give profiles more visibility
  • A Super Chispa increases chances of being matched
  • Customize dating filters anytime
  • All members can send messages for free

Chispa is a new app that has a familiar swiping feature. Users swipe left or right on their potential matches. 

Messaging is free and can only be used once users get matches. 

The app is generally free but provides additional paid features to enhance the dating experience. Users can use 'Boost' to give their profiles more visibility and 'Super Chispa' for higher chances of getting matches. 

Users can customize their filter settings anytime they want to.

Chispa Profile Quality

Chispa Profile
  • Upload up to six photos
  • A clear headshot increases chances of being matched
  • Let others know about your roots or ethnicity
  • Profile completion is not mandatory but highly recommended
  • There are still reports of fake profiles
  • The profiles are not very detailed
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

Since Chispa is mostly about visuals, profiles are made up of 90% photos and 10% information. With that ratio, users must take extra care in selecting the right photos that would best show off their good qualities.

Matches on Chispa are most of the time made through first impressions. A clear headshot can make or break a potential match.

Users can only upload six photos. These photos can be good conversation starters.

Other information is not needed but is still highly recommended to fill out. Information such as ethnicity, current job, education, birthday, and gender are being asked. Users can write a short introduction on their profiles. Despite the app's efforts to filter out fake profiles, member still report encountering suspicious accounts.

Chispa App

Chispa App
  • Available only in the United States, Canada, and few countries
  • Has an Android and iOS version
  • Free to download
  • Lightweight and visually pleasing app
  • Compatible with most mobile phones

Chispa is a no-nonsense, straightforward dating app where you can swipe through profiles and get matched with people near your area. It has a minimal yet still sleek design. It is trendy without being gaudy. Youthful without looking unorganized and cluttered. 

If we would have any gripe with the app, it is probably its limited availability in most countries. It is only accessible to so few countries such as the United States and Canada. Although, it is perhaps due to the fact that Chispa is still such a young app. Still, credit must be given where credit is due. Even if Chispa is only available in a few countries, it is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices. It is also lightweight and won't put a huge strain on your mobile phone.

Special Features

Enhance your dating experience with Chispa by checking their add-on special features!

Boost

'Boost' enhances a profile's visibility. By using 'Boost', profiles are placed on top of the many profiles.

Super Chispa

The app claims that you increase your chances of finding your match by 30% when you use Super Chispa. It works by automatically letting a person know you like them. Once they are notified, they can immediately decide if the feeling is mutual . . . or not.

Play Tragos

Spice up your profile by playing Tragos with your matches!  Chispa has partnered up with Tragos, a popular card game, to enhance user experience and to add more fun and excitement while using the app.

How can I delete my Chispa account and cancel my subscription?

Uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How can you cancel your Subscription?

  • You can cancel by managing your app store subscription

Will your subscription automatically renew?

  • Yes, your Chispa subscription will automatically renew. The notice period for opting out of automatic renewal is 1 Day.

Is there a money back guarantee and do you get refunded the full amount?

  • Usually you will not get back the full amount, it will be reduced by the time or credits you used for Chispa.

Will your credits expire?

  • No, your credits do not expire.

Chispa FAQ

Facts

Which is better: Chispa or LatinAmericanCupid?

Both Chispa and LatinAmericanCupid have their unique features and user base, so it ultimately depends on individual preferences and what they are looking for in a dating app. However, if you are interested in learning more about LatinAmericanCupid specifically, you can check out LatinAmericanCupid's review for more information.

What is the average age on Chispa?

The average age is 31-38 years. You can find more information here

Usability

How can I send a message on Chispa?

Before you can send a message, you will need to show interest in each other by swiping right. Once there is a mutual match, you can start chatting. To start a conversation, tap the chat icon on the top bar, tap the person’s photo, and send a message.

How can I upload a photo on Chispa?

Photos can be uploaded from Facebook, your device, or you can take a selfie on the fly. To upload a photo:

  1. Tap the profile icon on the top bar
  2. Tap the edit profile icon
  3. Tap the add button
  4. Select the photo you wish to upload

How can I delete a photo on Chispa?

To delete a photo:

  1. Tap the profile icon on the top bar
  2. Tap the edit profile icon
  3. Tap the X button

You must have at least one photo at all times. If you attempt to delete your last photo, you will need to replace the photo with a different one.

The photo I uploaded on Chispa was removed. Why?

Your photo was reviewed and didn’t meet the app's photo requirements. You can upload a new photo that meets Chispa's photo guidelines. 

Photo Do's & Don’ts on Chispa

Since Chispa is a purely visual app, you must think before you post. Posting an inappropriate photo can get you banned.

Chispa's tips on good photos:

  1. Show off your smile
  2. Post recent photos looking your best
  3. Show off photos of you doing things you love
  4. Include photos of your pets

Chispa's major no-nos:

  1. No nude photos
  2. No photos depicting violence
  3. No copyrighted photos
  4. No photos of celebrities

How can I log out of Chispa?

To log out of the app:

  1. Tap the profile icon on the top bar.
  2. Tap the gear icon to access your settings.
  3. Tap the "Logout" button to temporarily sign out of the app.

Take note that logging out will not hide your profile.

I can't log in on Chispa.

There are instances when the app can crash. This is probably temporary, so you can always check back later. If you are still having trouble, try reinstalling the Chispa app. To reinstall, delete the app then download the app again. As long as you don’t delete your account, this won’t affect your matches.

Chispa crashed.

This is probably temporary, so make sure to check back later. If you are still having trouble, try reinstalling the Chispa app. To reinstall, delete the app then download the app again. As long as you don’t delete your account, this won’t affect your matches.

How can I delete a connection on Chispa?

To delete a connection, long press on the profile photo of the connection you would like to delete and tap "Delete Connection."

How can I delete a conversation on Chispa?

To delete a conversation, slide the conversation to the left and tap "Delete."

My Match disappeared on Chispa.

The person may have unmatched with you or deleted their account.

Security

How can I report a concern on Chispa?

You can report a concern by navigating to a user’s profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting report a concern. Select the option that best represents your concern, and then click the submit button. You can report bad behavior, inappropriate photos, and scammers. All reports are anonymous and your identity will not be shared with the person you are reporting.

How can I block a member on Chispa?

To block a member, navigate to the user’s profile, tap the three dots, and tap block member. When a member is blocked, you will no longer see that person in your matches and your communication with that member will be deleted. Additionally, you will no longer be visible to the person you blocked.

How can I unblock a member on Chispa?

Blocking a member is permanent. Once a member is blocked, you may not unblock them anymore.

Why is a passphrase needed on Chispa?

If you sign up with your phone number, the app will ask you to enter your passphrase each time you login onto a new device. This measure is in place to keep your information safe.

I forgot my Chispa passphrase.

If you forget your passphrase, you can email contactus@support.chispa-app.com.

Does Chispa sell your data?

No, Chispa does not sell your data.

Was Chispa hacked in the past?

No, Chispa was never hacked.

How precisely does Chispa track your location?

Chispa tracks your approximate location.

Do your Chispa profile pictures and/or profile information show up in Google Search Results?

No, your Chispa photos and personal information won’t show up in Google Search Results.

Who can view your pictures on Chispa?

All Chispa members.

Is your phone number required for signing up at Chispa?

No, a phone number is not required for signing up at Chispa.

Can you erase your personal data on Chispa?

Yes, you can erase your data on Chispa.

How can I delete my Chispa account and cancel my subscription?

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Final Results table

Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.0 / 5
Profile Quality: 3.0 / 5
App: 3.0 / 5

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Contact details

Company:Affinity Apps, LLC
Address:8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75231
Phone-Hotline:(214) 576-3272
E-Mail:contactus@support.chispa-app.com
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