"I've tried many different dating sites. iDates are a lot more costly for a simple dating app or site, but it helps in finding friends. You need to invest a lot to meet friends, but it still works. It is also interesting, and you can meet tons of new people every day, whether it's around your area or other places. I'm just not keen on the amount I have to pay to send another member a message, but I like how instantly female members send me chats. Overall, it is not extraordinary, but it is good." -Maki, 28
iDates Review Australia October 2026
Search for love connections, no matter how near or far at iDates! All about iDates in Australia.
3.5good
iDates is a casual dating app for singles aged 20 to 35 looking for hookups
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Free coins to test the site first
Flirts
Casual dating
Hookups
iDates Australia in 10 seconds
- iDates is an online dating platform that connects singles for quick hookups and casual dates
- Suitable for singles who are into casual flirtations and erotic dates with like-minded individuals - Know more about the members here
- Works well on mobile apps for either iOS or Android - Know more about the app here
- There are many reported fake profiles despite the site's efforts to filter them out
- Offers free coins to use if you want to test the site first. Learn more
- Registration is quick and free - Learn more about the registration process here
Is iDates right for you?
Find out if iDates is the right service for you or if there are better options.
Better than iDates
Who is iDates for, and not for?
iDates is for…
- Singles searching for casual encounters and quick hookups
- Those who are into casual flirting with no strings attached
- Individuals who want to date someone ear their location
…and not for
- Singles and couples who are looking for erotic adventures
- People who are looking for an affair
- Those looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
iDates pros & cons
- You can search for members nearby or in different parts of the world
- Free coins are given for new users
- You get live notifications when a member likes or visited your profile
- Presence of fake profiles and bots
- Customer support is often unresponsive or hard to get a hold of
- No match suggestions, instead you have to browse profiles and see if someone interests you
What iDates really costs in Australia
Compared with other dating services, iDates is average-priced.
Coins
Allow you to send messages to other users
One time coin packs let you send messages. Each message uses 50 coins, every package gets a 10% bonus, and packs do not renew.Total
110 coins
0.05 AUD / coin
5.99 AUD
280 coins
0.04 AUD / coin
9.99 AUD
830 coins
0.03 AUD / coin
24.99 AUD
Our pick: 830 coins cost 24.99 AUD at 0.03 AUD per Coin, saving 45% against the first row. That is our sensible choice for regular messaging, with 50 coins used per message.
1,760 coins
0.03 AUD / coin
49.99 AUD
3,630 coins
0.03 AUD / coin
99.99 AUD
iDates costs last updated on Oct 5, 2026
Payment options in Australia
Bank TransferCredit CardDirect DebitPayPalVia Mobile PhoneAmazon PayPaysafecard
Anonymous payment possible.The name iDates does not appear on your credit card statement, the charge shows up under a neutral name.
On your bank statement
iDates appears as descriptor on credit card statement
iDates costs screenshot
Can you try iDates for free?
- You can test iDates free of charge
- You can at least read a message for free to try the service
Coins allow you to send messages to other users. One message will cost you 50 coins. Once you finish signing up, you are entitled to 100 free coins so you can start messaging right away. After that, you can purchase additional coins.
You are also entitled to a 10% coin bonus for every package that you choose. You may opt to pay using your credit or debit card, Google Pay, Paypal, and Amazon Pay.
If you are using the site, you can easily find the Buy Coins icon at the top of the page. You just have to choose the package that you would like to avail of and the payment option.
To purchase coins using the app, you have to link a credit card or other payment options through your App Store or Play Store Account.
Free services
- Registration and profile creation
- 100 coins upon registration (Use for direct messaging)
- Live notifications (Who's liked your profile, who's nearby, who's chatting with you)
- Visitors (Check who visited your profile)
- "Liking" profiles
- Lucky Wheel
Paid services
- Unlimited chat
- See who likes you immediately
- Become top profile
- Highlight messages
- Get top matches
How to cancel your iDates subscription →
Try iDates free →Who is signed up on iDates in Australia?
iDates has millions of members internationally who are looking for flings and hookups. Men dominate the site, but there are active women on the site too. Since the site/app has not gained much popularity compared to other mainstream dating apps for flings, such as Tinder and Bumble, iDates users are not very responsive, or members will register, explore the app, and then leave their account to dust.
600
Weekly active members in Australia
150,000
Members in Australia
Gender
21%
18-24
26%
25-34
21%
35-44
18%
45-54
14%
55+
Age of members
Where iDates is most popular in Australia
Strongest regions
- New South Wales100%
- Queensland50%
How does iDates work?
Use search filters to find your perfect match
Play the Lucky Wheel
Send likes for free – the other member will immediately be notified
Works on a coin-based system
Messaging functions are for paying members
Signing up at iDates
★★★★★ 3.0/5
Sign up with
Username & password
Where
Website, iOS and Android app
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Username
- Your gender
- Partner's gender
Verification
- Email verification optional
Although not required, confirming your email unlocks great benefits like notifications for contact requests, exclusive offers, and 100 free coins.
Making contact on iDates
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Sending messages to other members requires coins which can be purchased inside the app or on the website
- You can filter out desired age and location when finding new friends
- You can search for other members nearby your area or different parts of the world
- Live notifications will be displayed when a member likes or visited your profile
- Sending messages for free is not possible
- iDates has a chat function
Profile quality
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Creating the profile is also free, and uses basic information
- Interests are only incorporated automatically into the database when using Facebook to register
- Profiles are pleasantly detailed
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
- You can edit your profile information later
The iDates app
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- App is both available for iOS and Android
- Both the app and the website are fairly easy to use
- A support chat will provide you suggestions with chat for both app and website
- You instantly get live notifications of people who viewed and liked your profile or want to chat with you
- Pay directly for coins using you app store account
The app looks simple and is also convenient since you can use it wherever you are. It has a chat function which is a good feature for people who are always on-the-go.
You will receive notifications when a member viewed, liked your profile, or wishes to chat with you as long as you are active on the app. For security purposes, it logs out automatically, thus requiring you to log in repeatedly when you want to use it again.
Almost 90% of the total users of iDates prefer using the app that the website. Nonetheless, the features that it offers are almost the same.
One big difference is the payment terms when buying coins. When you are using the app, you only have one option to pay for the coins. It's through the Apple or Google Play Store. In short, you need to have a linked credit or debit card to your account so you can buy coins directly from your service provider.
Our field test
★★★★★ 3.5/5
Found this app because of my friend. I got curious about how she talks about it. iDates make her boring life fun. I wanted that too. She was not wrong, this app is good. Not the best, but made me have nice conversation with sensible people. It's not all about sex and hookups. I found few friends just by using the site. -Alex, 23
Design & usability
The web and app design of iDates are both pleasing to the eyes. With its white background and grey and pink accents, the users will find it clean and nice. You cannot call it minimalist since you can find everything on one page, but it can be considered as organised. Even technologically-challenged people will not be having a hard time navigating the site.
Accessing the site is convenient in terms of its loading speed. You'll find easy-to-understand icons on the site, but most of the links are spelt out so you won't have to click back once you have a mistake because of vague links.
For most parts that you have to answer, there is a guidelines link so that you won't be answering inappropriately.
Special features
iDates' special features get your online dating journey more fun and effective.
Finding people 2
City SearchFree
Get to find friends using this feature by specifying which city you are in or are interested in. You can also find out what's happening in any city across the globe.
Get top matchesPaid
When you buy coins, you get matches suited to your dating preferences and information.
Showing interest 1
MatchMeFree
Live notifications will be sent to you if a person likes or wants to chat with you.
Messaging and contact 1
Highlight messagesPaid
When you purchase coins, not only will you get unlimited messages, but you will also get highlighted messages compared to free members using free coins.
Profile and visibility 1
Become top profile
Be on top of the search results when you become a top profile.
Other extras 1
Lucky Wheel
This special feature lets you spin the lucky wheel and win great prizes.
Final results
3.5good
“iDates was created to appeal to both men and women generally between ages 20 and 35 who are fond of meeting new people. You can flirt, and use the entertainment factors on the app with matching functions. iDates is best used for casual dating and hook-ups.”
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tested October 2026
Signup3.0
Making contact3.0
Profile quality3.0
App3.0
Field test3.5
Overall3.5/ 5
Alternatives: Better than iDates
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17 iDates experiences from real users
1.5/ 5
★★★★★
17 reader reports
Very good0
Good0
Average3
Poor3
Bad11
18%
recommend iDates
18%
got a date
What readers liked
- Easy-to-use site and straightforward navigation
- Many member responses and profile views
What readers complained about
- Fake profiles and suspected scam activity
- Expensive coins and per-message charges
- Scripted or automated-looking chat responses
- Members avoid meeting in person
- Large amounts of wasted money
68 years
John
★★★★★
Nothing
When you talk to anobody they end up being a CG reply The people who are interested in you are on line 24/7 and only want you to spend money on coin
Does not recommend iDates
69 years
REX
★★★★★
Easy to use site.
The site is a fraud in my opinion, in about 6 weeks I have had over 1000 visitors, on at least 2 occasions I have had the same photo with different profile, name & place of origin. When I viewed the same visitor with a different name, profile & area, I sent a chat back saying "BUSTED" and let them know I wasn't impressed, the reply was "That's not fair". I have had a few chats & the replies all seem to come from the same person, starting with a casual chat and then asking some question & evading answering questions I have asked. The chat directions all head in similar directions and are usually brief and in my opinion are designed to drain your coins as quickly as possible. When I visited another site iDates throws a heap of visitors, likes & messages to lure you away from the competitors site. I was asked to swap phone numbers with one visitor, I reluctantly sent my number and was replied with "I will call you when I get my new phone" it's all crap to get you in for no results & Age limits mean nothing. The old saying "NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL", well this guy will be using his last coins to let all know don't get caught. Lastly each chat costs $1.50 AU which works out dearer that most other sites. The iDates site should be put out of business.
Does not recommend iDates
80 years
Geoff
★★★★★
Your site is as phony as hell The return messages are written by someone on the site and having spent a lot of money I have realised this time and time over again. Your site is no other than a ginormous scam
Does not recommend iDates
iDates FAQ
FACTS
When was iDates developed?
iDates was created as an online dating service under Boranu online, an Android app developerand has been active since 2016. It was made for individuals who are looking for friendships by sharing common interests or finding dates from different areas.
What is iDates?
iDates is a dating app for both men and women and also an app for finding new friends. It uses the same function as any dating app available where a user can like another member, chat, meet, flirt with people around the area or across the globe.
How does iDates work?
Like any other dating site or app, a member simply registers for free and instantly connect with other members by simply liking their profile on their page. Personality tests are not available on the app so it is not a requirement. Only interests, photo gallery and profile description is displayed on the user's page.
Who can use iDates?
Men and women who are open to new friendships, casual dating and romances below 35 years old but also is open for older generations who seek companionship.The app is also open for people who are into same sex relationships.
Is iDates safe?
Although iDates is a convenient app for meeting new friends, the authenticity of the member profiles is not thoroughly checked. Fake profiles can be created which would question the integrity of members on the site or app. Picture uploads are also not monitored by the administrator.
Who owns iDates?
iDates is owned and operated by Boranu Online.
USABILITY
How do you contact an iDates member?
Once you click on their profile and liked their page, there is a call-to-action button that is in a form of stickers for you to click and instantly chat with other members.
What to do if you get spammed on iDates?
Fake profile can be created on iDates. If you feel you have been scammed by a user, you can report the user by emailing their customer support at support@idates.com
How can I register to iDates?
You can register to iDates using your email address and a password. Log-in with Facebook or Google+ account are also possible.
PAYMENT
Is iDates free?
Registration and profile creation is free. Chat features are free as well. Coins are needed if you want to send another member a direct message, which can be purchased online.
How do you avail the paid subscriptions?
You can purchase through mobile where it is charged through iTunes or Google Play. If you purchase online you can pay via credit card, Paypal or money transfer.
Can you cancel the paid subscription anytime?
Once you purchase the paid items, you cannot cancel anytime. It is important to manually change the auto-renewal function by going to the settings
ACCOUNT
What are the guidelines in uploading photos?
Before you upload a photo, make sure your photo must not contain:
Multiple People
Children in the picture
Pornography - nudity
Violence, Insults, racism
Telephone numbers, advestising of other services
How to delete my account?
You can quickly and easily delete your account by visiting your profile. On the top right corner of your profile, there is a menu icon giving you the option to delete your profile.
Is it possible to edit or update my profile section?
Editing and updating your profile details can be done anytime.
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