Deep connections
begin with a spark.
Deeply isn't built for endless swiping. It's built around invites you actually mean, voices you can hear before you meet, and profiles people had to prove were real.
Free to join · Free Sparks every month
Not another swipe app. Deeply is built for people who'd rather send five invites that mean something than fifty that don't.
What is Deeply?
Deeply is a dating app — built for people in South Africa who want to meet real people for real relationships, not endless anonymous swiping.
Instead of unlimited swipes, Deeply gives every member a monthly allowance of "Sparks" — a lightweight in-app currency spent on meaningful actions like sending an invite to connect, unlocking a conversation, or boosting your profile. Members build a profile with photos and an optional short audio introduction, and can choose to verify their identity so other members know they're talking to a real person.
Deeply is available as a website at app.deeplydating.co.za and as an app for Android, with sign-in available via email/password or your Google account.
Every feature exists to slow you down — on purpose.
Speed is easy. Connection takes a little more intention, so we built the app around it.
Sparks, not endless swipes
Every meaningful action — sending an invite, unlocking read receipts, boosting your profile — costs Sparks. You get a fresh batch free every month, so every invite you send is one you actually mean.
Hear them before you meet them
Record a short audio prompt on your profile. A voice carries warmth, humor, and nerves that photos never can — and it's one more way to tell a real person from a fake one.
Two tiers of verification
A free selfie check confirms your photos are really you. A paid ID check earns the full Verified badge — reviewed by a real person, not an algorithm.
Real dealbreakers
Smoking, kids, pets, nightlife — mark what genuinely matters as a dealbreaker, and we'll only show you people who match it.
Actually near you
Distance is calculated from real device location, not a city name — so "3 km away" means exactly that.
Go incognito
Browse without appearing in anyone's queue until you're ready to be found — for the days you'd rather look than be looked at.
No subscription. No paying just to show up.
Browsing, matching, and existing on Deeply cost nothing — always. You only spend Sparks on the specific things that matter, like sending an invite or unlocking read receipts. And every month, we top you up with free Sparks automatically.
Monthly fee to use the app
Spend Sparks only on what you actually use
Free Sparks land in your account automatically
Four steps. No games.
Build your profile
Photos, an audio prompt, and what you're actually looking for — takes a few minutes, worth every one.
Get free Sparks
Every month, no catch. Spend them on invites, boosts, or unlocking things worth unlocking.
Send invites that count
15 free every day. Discover people who match what you actually set as a dealbreaker.
Match & talk
When someone invites you back, it's a match — chat opens immediately, no waiting.
Common questions
What is Deeply?
Deeply is a dating app that helps people in South Africa meet, connect, and build real relationships — through intentional invites, optional voice introductions, and identity verification, rather than unlimited anonymous swiping.
Is Deeply free to use?
Yes. Creating an account, browsing, and matching are always free. Every member also gets a free monthly allowance of Sparks, an in-app currency spent only on optional extras like extra invites or profile boosts.
How do I sign up?
You can create an account with an email address and password, or sign in instantly with your Google account.
Is my information kept private?
Yes — see our Privacy Policy for full details on what we collect and how it's used. Your exact location is never shared with other members, only an approximate distance.
Where is Deeply available?
Deeply is available now in South Africa, as a website at app.deeplydating.co.za and as an app for Android devices.
How do I delete my account?
You can delete your account and associated data at any time from Settings within the app.
Your next real connection starts with one spark.
Free to join. Free Sparks on us, every month.