Published 24 October 2026 · 4 min read · Ludovic Paguet
How Aparté combines the two
Aparté brings an agency’s method into an app:
- a questionnaire modeled on a matchmaking agency’s: values, lifestyle, plans, dealbreakers;
- one person suggested per week, with an affinity score and three concrete reasons;
- a first date organized in a public place: venue, theme and time slot;
- no messaging before meeting, and the chat afterwards only if you both want to meet again.
What differs from a traditional agency
There is no counselor: the choice is made by an algorithm whose criteria are explained publicly. In return, the price is an app subscription, with no membership fee, and the app handles all the logistics of the date.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a dating app that works like an online matchmaking agency?
Yes. Aparté brings a matchmaking agency’s method into an app: an in-depth questionnaire, one person suggested per week with three concrete reasons, and an organized first date in a public place, with no messaging before. It is launching in Aix-Marseille, France.