PinaLove Review April 2019: Just Fakes or Real Dates?

Last updated: March 2019

Our Review

PinaLove is a platform for men who want to date girls or transgenders from the Philippines. It has over a million members around the globe and this number is still growing. According to the site's operator, the members are mostly from Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

This website works as a traditional dating platform. PinaLove will take you to the members you are seeking. Simply fill out the form and answer their questions about who you are looking for, and you’re ready to go.

After a careful review of the site, we found out that there are a lot of active members. They are enthusiastic in sending you messages and also quick in giving replies.

However, we can't help but be curious about these members. You see, even PinaLove reminds its users, "Only give contact details to other members after you have talked to them for a while and are comfortable doing so.”

So, as dedicated reviewers of dating sites, we dug deeper to find out more about PinaLove.

Member Structure

Members

70,000 from Australia

Members activity

3,300 daily logins

Gender Proportion

30 %

70 %

You get a personal profile which you can fill out

Over 1 million members worldwide
3,300 members are active every day
Male users are mostly from the US and the United Kingdom
Specific target groups are Filipino women and international men
PinaLove members also include ladyboys

PinaLove is a dating site platform that caters to a majority of Filipino girls, ladyboys, and foreign men. And every time you want to switch your preference, you can do so by resetting the tabs provided at the top. Every profile photo is also equipped with the user’s name, age, and location. So, it is more convenient for you to identify the ones you want to meet.

Members here are 70% male. Sources say that one-third of the users are between 25 to 34 years old. And the rest are concentrated on the ages 18 to 24, and 35 to 44.

This dating site has a growing number of members. Research says that the frequent visitors are from the United States with 290,000 members, the United Kingdom with 130,000 members, the Philippines with 90,000 members, Australia with 70,000 members, and Germany with 60,000 members.

Though we found members who are looking for someone to marry, it seems that more users prefer hook-ups. We had several instances wherein they will say it outright that they want to have sex.

PinaLove claims that they are a dating site for Filipina women. And we thought at first that this is a dating site for men and women. But, as you might have already guessed, there are also ladyboys and a lot of them are active on this dating site. We might have been misled as we began using this website. Nonetheless, it is safe to keep in mind that PinaLove also accommodates ladyboys.

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

Signing Up

Creating an account is quick and easy
Registering requires basic information and dating preference
Setting up a profile photo is encouraged
Email verification is not required
All information except for your birthday can be viewed on your profile
Rate your fluency in speaking Filipino
Immediately browse other profiles after logging in
Takes 2 minutes to register

Signing up for PinaLove is quick and easy. It only takes a minute or two to complete the process. The first thing you must do is create your username, type in your password, and enter your email address. Second, identify your gender and the gender of the person you want to meet. Then, add your birthday, height, and weight.

Next, you get to personalise your profile by adding a brief bio in the description boxes. Write anything that will make a good impression to anyone who checks out your profile. You can further boost your profile by including your educational attainment, and your English and/or Filipino fluency. And finally, you get to say whether you have kids or you want to have kids.

Making Contact

Send free message every ten minutes
Tap the heart button on a member’s profile if you are interested in him/her
Tap the star button if you want to include someone in your ‘favourites’ list
Narrow down your search pool by adjusting the top search filters
Live Chat is available for premium subscribers
Sending 1 message is free every 10 minutes, send like, and add to favourites

You can scan along many pages of profiles, and if a photo catches your attention, you can show your interest by tapping the heart button on the photo. You can also add members to your favourites list by tapping the star button. You can enjoy live chat with the premium membership.

When you want to start a conversation, click on the member's profile photo and send him or her a message. PinaLove notifies you when your message has been read. You can send a reply to incoming messages once every 10 minutes for free.

Though conversations might be slow, we tested the site and received about 300 messages in just a week. We saw a number of profiles that contain minimal information and zero uploaded photos. These profiles were checked after receiving multiple messages. Some of their messages directly ask about our exact location and phone number. What is more alarming is that, according to research, there are users who ask for money. They do this almost immediately at the start of the conversation.

It’s a good thing that PinaLove reminds its users that when conversations turn into malicious and inappropriate messages, you can easily make a report by clicking the button that is located beside the messages. Hence, if what the reports say is true, you still have this security measure to keep your online dating experience safe.

Profile Quality

PinaLove users can view profile photo of all members
Profiles consist of member information and uploaded photos
You can edit your profile information anytime
You can upload unlimited photos on the site

The profiles are not very detailed
The profile information can be changed later
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
No profile information may be released separately later

Getting curious with a PinaLove member will not cost you anything. Go ahead and click the member's profile photo and it will show you all her details. What's better is you also get to see all his or her uploaded photos.

Taking a break from browsing other Pinalove profiles? Update your profile information. Click 'Update Profile Details' on your profile. Add your occupation, income, favourite books, favourite films, favourite music, interests, and religion. Upload more pictures to attract more users. All these are free of charge.

PinaLove will remind you to be polite on your profile because overly sexual profiles will be deleted while friendly people get more messages. And indeed we got more messages. In less than a week we received hundreds of messages.

App

The app version called PinaLove – Filipina Dating is only available on Apple's App Store
Use your Facebook or mobile number to register
Contacting PinaLove members on mobile is the same as the desktop version
Sending messages is also free on the mobile app
You can also send stickers, voice clips, and photos
In-app purchases are available to maximise your PinaLove experience
Upgrading to premium is cheaper versus the desktop version

PinaLove is only optimised for iOS. The app version looks basically similar to the desktop version. You can register and create an account via the mobile app.

Your home page will be flooded with profile photos. You can send hearts and stars to interesting profiles and your favourites. You can also talk to other members and send one message every ten minutes.

The PinaLove app has a much more interactive messaging experience by introducing stickers, voice clips, and photos. If you want to narrow down your search, you can also customise your search filter in the app.

Here's a quick tip: the more polite you talk, the quicker Filipinas reply.

Real Life Review

"I joined PinaLove because I wanted to meet a Filipina. When I got in, the home page was full of photos. A few minutes later, it got exciting as messages started flooding my inbox. I wanted to reply to each one of them, but I was limited to one message every 10 minutes. That didn’t stop me, though. The members were responsive, and they even gave me their personal mobile numbers. I think I might upgrade to premium and try to get more experience." - Alex, 27

Design and Usability

On one side, looking through PinaLove's home page is quite unappealing. Profile photos can crowd the page too much. The pictures are too tight that they can overlap. Chances are, a member's profile will get less probability of getting noticed. This can be a let-down for millennial users.

On the other hand, looking through PinaLove's home page is as convenient as how you want to communicate with the other members quickly. The platform is uncomplicated as the tabs to set your preferences are provided at the top. For example, if you want to meet members from Cebu then just change the location tab to 'Cebu'.

If you go to the homepage, you will also see the members who are online. The newest members are highlighted as well.

Pinalove Costs and Prices

Registration
Send interest and favourites
View photos and profiles
1 message per 10 minutes
Unlimited photo uploads

Unlimited messaging
Your profile above free members
Read Receipts
Contact the most popular members
Live chat with premium members

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Premium
1 Month	24.95 USD / Month	24.95 USD
3 Months	16.65 USD / Month	49.94 USD
6 Months	11.66 USD / Month	69.95 USD
1 Year	99.95 USD / Year	99.95 USD

Is Pinalove expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Pinalove is upper moderate.

Credit Card
PayPal
Bitcoin

Members who have 1-month and 3-months subscription have auto-renew features. You will remain connected with your PinaLove friends by using the live chat and other special features without worrying when these perks will expire. Your payment will automatically be deducted from your chosen payment option.

If you choose to end the next automatic renewal of your subscription, do it any time by clicking ‘Cancel Paid Membership’ in the ‘Members support’ page. They offer a two-week full refund policy on all their subscribers.

All prices are set in USD.

Special Features

PinaLove has several special features that will complete your online dating experience. With these functionalities, you can easily keep track of those members who want to interact with you and profiles you have visited, favourited and liked.

Visited Me

It shows a list of PinaLove members who visited your profile. When they do visit, a pop-up notification will appear at the lower left of your screen. However, you need to upgrade to premium in order to check out their profiles.

Interested in Me

These are the users who sent you hearts. They are the ones interested in you.

Favourited Me

Members who sent you stars are in this list. They included you as one of their Favourites on the site.

My Visits

This list shows PinaLove members whose profiles you've checked out. Your name will also appear on their end if you have visited theirs

My Interests

This is a list of members you are interested in by tapping the heart button on their profile photo.

My Favourites

On this list, you will find your favourite PinaLove members.

Notes

You can write notes to remember PinaLove members who had left a good impression on you. Write notes and let them know that you want to get to know them more.

Saved Photos

If you want to keep memories of beautiful Filipino members, PinaLove made sure you have quick access to them on this special feature. You can save photos and browse through them at your own leisure.

Our rating

Signing Up:	3.0 / 5
Making Contact:	3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	3.0 / 5
App:	3.0 / 5
Real Life Review:	4.0 / 5

Editors Conclusion

PinaLove seems to be an interesting dating site. It is quite similar to a social networking website, just by looking at its simple design and functionalities. Despite the messaging feature being limited, users may still feel a bit of excitement as they still get to connect with the person they are interested in after 10 minutes. So if you think that this site works for you, sign up now. You never know, the right woman might just be a few clicks away.

FAQ

Facts

What is PinaLove?

PinaLove is a dating website that allows international men to meet women from the Philippines. Most of the women come from Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

Can I join even if I am not from the Western countries?

Yes, anyone who wants to date Filipino women can join Pinalove.

Membership

How to create a new account on PinaLove?

Located on the top of the home page, you will find the link 'Open new account'.

Fill out the forms and upload your profile photo. That fast, you get to browse on profile photos of PinaLove members.

How to deactivate my PinaLove profile temporarily?

Go to the account page and confirm your password at the top, then select the option to close your account. Log in again to retrieve your profile.

How to permanently delete my PinaLove profile?

Go to the account page and confirm your password at the top, then select the option to delete your account. A deleted account cannot be undone and will be unavailable for use again.

How to delete your information at PinaLove?

'PinaLove Data Deletion Tool' is provided on the privacy policy. This tool will send you an email to confirm the email address you registered with them. And upon your confirmation, all of your information from PinaLove will be permanently deleted.

How can I see those who visited my account?

You can upgrade your membership to premium so that not only you see those who visited your account but also those who are interested and favourited your profile.

How to cancel PinaLove premium subscription?

Cancel your premium subscription anytime by going to their 'Members Support' link and click 'Cancel Paid Membership'. After two weeks, you will get a full refund.

Usability

Is PinaLove free?

Yes. Its members can send and receive messages for free.

Can I browse through PinaLove without creating a new account?

No. You have to register in order to see Filipino women on this website.

Is PinaLove available on the iPhone or Android?

Yes. The app version is only available on the Apple App Store.

How to upgrade to a premium subscription on android?

Upgrade your dating experience on PinaLove’s App by clicking ‘Upgrade Account’. Fill out your information and your payment will be at $19.99 a month. All prices are set in USD.

Security

Is PinaLove a legitimate dating website?

Yes. It is run by Oxixo Private Limited that also operates Datesy and ThaiFriendly.

Does PinaLove do profile validation and background checks?

Yes. This site tracks site activity information such as access times, and browser profiles. They use the information to determine shared/fake profiles or fraudulent activity on the site. They may suspend such accounts that are found fraudulent.