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No pictures. No bios.
No swiping. Just you.

Mackinaw is a different kind of dating app — one that lets your personality do the talking through candid video responses to surprise questions.
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The Mackinaw Difference

Explore what makes Mackinaw the go-to platform for building real connections.

  • See the Real You: No more pictures and boring bios, your profile is full of real videos of you being your authentic self.

  • Video Icebreakers: Get the conversation going in no time by responding to video icebreakers.

  • More Users Looking for Love: With a higher barrier to entry, the app will attract more serious daters.

  • Reduced Burnout & Addiction: Weekly opt-in rounds encourage users to only participate if they’re feeling up for it.

  • Less Stalking: With no identifiable information on your profile, users will have a harder time finding you off the app.

Our Values

Guided by what matters most: authenticity, presence, and engagement.

Authenticity
We believe the best way to connect is when you're the most yourself.

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Presence
We believe the quality of your connections increases when you're not burnt out.

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Engagement
We believe the modern dating experience has grown stale, leading to poor outcomes.

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making authentic connections

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