Zoosk Review January 2021

The mobile app provides a seamless user experience for the on-the-go user. The only thing missing on the mobile app is the Dating Insights feature. As this feature shows a lot of data, it simply won’t fit in the mobile app screen, or if it did, it would be hard to read.

Zoosk’s mobile app provides a seamless user experience for the on-the-go user. All its contacting and search features are easily accessible from the icons found at the bottom of the screen. The design of the mobile app is also simple—it mainly uses the colors blue and gray.

The only thing that is a downside of the mobile app is the set of ads that sometimes disrupt the user experience. However, if you get a premium subscription, these ads automatically disappear.

“I searched for popular dating sites in the United States and came across several Zoosk reviews and tests. I signed up for an account immediately when I saw how many members the site has worldwide. As soon as I filled out my profile, I was asked to validate my identity by connecting my social media accounts or verifying my mobile number. I chose the latter. After putting the code to validate my account, I was encouraged more to increase my profile’s credibility by connecting my social media accounts. I did just that, and almost instantly, my profile views shot up. I subscribed to a 3-month premium subscription to see who viewed me and message the viewers of my profile. I got some replies and was even able to schedule some dates. In fact, I’m going on my third date with one of the ladies I met through Zoosk. I have a good feeling about where this relationship is going, and I have Zoosk to thank for that!” 

- Al, 27, NYC

Design and Usability

Zoosk was designed to give a simple and straightforward user experience to its members. The dating platform is easy to use that even members who are new to online dating will have no problem using all its features.

All contacting features are on the menu found on the left side of the page. The button for subscription to a premium account is right below this menu. Everything you need with regard to your profile is on the upper right side of the page through a drop-down menu. There is also a chat icon beside this menu, which will take you to the chat platform. On the header, there is a bell icon which compiles all your recent notifications, and a heart platform, which takes you to some paid special features.

Appearance-wise, Zoosk could use an upgrade to further appeal to the younger generation of users. Nevertheless, the platform is organized well enough for users to overlook this lack of design.

Carousel is Zoosk’s main matchmaking feature. It presents you the members through a roulette, who you can send flirts to or skip if you’re not into them.

When you do things such as send a message, accept a connection, or express interest in someone, Zoosk’s Behavioral Matchmaking™ engine learns more about your preferences. The site then uses this information to help introduce you to other users who it thinks you’ll be interested in.

The more you use Zoosk, the more information it has to help recommend better matches and SmartPick™ introductions. Make sure to respond before time runs out or else your SmartPick™ introduction will disappear.

Zoosk collects data on your activity to give you insights regarding who you like, who likes you, and your dating style. You can use these dating insights to learn about what type of people you’re likely to attract, what you tend to have in common with the people you’re attracted to, and much more!

Adding someone as a connection lets him or her know you’re interested in them. Anytime you send a smile or a heart and they respond back, they automatically become a connection. Labeling someone as a connection is like putting them on your ‘Favorites’ list.

Super Send allows you to send a flirty message to many people at once. Zoosk provides you with some pre-written messages so you wouldn’t have to think about what to say.

Boost increases your visibility to make even more connections. It is a great way to get noticed by other Zoosk members, but it is a paid feature.