{"id":6941,"date":"2023-12-21T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datingxp.co\/?p=6941"},"modified":"2024-02-16T05:48:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T05:48:46","slug":"pure-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datingxp.co\/pure-review\/","title":{"rendered":"My Pure Review: Yes, It Works But It’s Not For Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pure is one of the most popular hookup apps<\/a> that are free for women to use, and that\u2019s not<\/em> ideal if you\u2019re looking for a serious relationship. It\u2019s here to help you do one thing only: Get laid ASAP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been around for six years but still feels like a new player in the casual sex app scene. A rival to Tinder, Pure has steadily been growing its user base over the years, with people enjoying the fact that – unlike Tinder – it\u2019s stayed true to its original principles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was created for casual dating, sex, and it\u2019s remained a straightforward hookup app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But is it the right one for you? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Pure app review, I\u2019m going to take an in-depth look at everything you need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll also be discussing my personal experience using the app to help you make a better, more informed decision regarding whether or not it\u2019s the right one for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t
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Ready? Let\u2019s make a start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's Why I believe pure Is Not For Everyone: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pure, with its self-destructing profiles, seemed like a good shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sign-up process didn\u2019t take long at all. It's a good thing given that it's not a dating site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that I didn\u2019t need<\/em> to add anything at all to my ad\/profile. But to increase my chances of success, I decided to state where I was based, what my age was, and what I was looking for (a hookup). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a matter of minutes, my account was live and I was taken to the main page of Pure, which doubles up as the \u2018search\u2019 feature. Of course, Pure doesn\u2019t have a search feature of the kind you commonly see on other dating sites, nor does it use the same \u2018profile queue\u2019 concept of Tinder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, it plasters all potential discreet hookups that meet your criteria (gender, age, and current location) on the main (and, indeed, only page): <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of this page as being similar to a personal ad page. Essentially, it\u2019s where horny people post what they want in terms of sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within a minute of creating my profile, I was confronted by a wealth of local singles and couples who were looking for the same thing I was. There was absolutely nothing complicated about the app. All I had to do was scroll up and down to find more horny girls who were waiting for someone to message them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s exactly what I did. I scrolled up and down and, mindful that my profile would self-destruct in 55 minutes already, I started messaging girls who caught my eye. I was naturally drawn to girls who included a profile picture of themselves (many girls choose to remain anonymous), as well as those who added a couple of lines to their \u201cbio\u201d. Like this: <\/p>\n\n\n

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I was also met with a few \u2018empty\u2019 profiles that I had to skip over. Like these: <\/p>\n\n\n

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I also found that most users were aged between 25 and 35. As well as singles, there were also couples using the site, as well as women who were married and looking for an affair. Nothing<\/em> seemed to be out of bounds, with some other users explicitly stating exactly what they were looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, most users also seemed to be very respectful of others and demanded that equal respect was shown to them. To that end, several women stated that they didn\u2019t want to see \u201cdick pics\u201d without consent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, I had an okay<\/em> experience using Pure. I didn\u2019t get inundated with spam, the straightforward design was very pleasing and I thought the price was reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I also found it surprisingly hard to land a hookup within the 60-minute timeframe. I fired off a lot of messages but got a few replies, and even when I did get chatting to a woman, it didn\u2019t go anywhere. Just because Pure is for flings, it doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s any easier to land a hookup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice when using Pure is to definitely be flirty, confident, and sexy, and to get straight to the point. There\u2019s no time for small talk. But you\u2019ll also need a good profile pic and a good ad to stand out. Otherwise, you could easily get lost amidst all the profiles. And when you\u2019ve got just 60 minutes to set up a meeting with someone, that\u2019s not exactly a good thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because remember: Everyone else only has 60 minutes too. And they won\u2019t waste their time on someone they\u2019re not attracted to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wouldn't recommend it if you're not from large cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started on Pure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The sign-up process shouldn\u2019t take any longer than 3 minutes. You don't need social media accounts to complete the signup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you need to choose what gender you are, as well as what gender you\u2019re looking for, as well as whether you want to sign up via your email address or phone number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, Pure will ask if it can have access to your location settings. Once that\u2019s done, it\u2019s time to upload a photo. This step isn\u2019t mandatory, however, and a fair number of users choose to remain anonymous. You can remain anonymous, too – it\u2019s entirely up to you. However, I highly recommend that you upload a pic, as it\u2019s one of the only ways you\u2019ll stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n

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And that\u2019s it. There is nothing complicated about the Pure sign-up process. Also, you'll have to create a new account every time you use the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Pure Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pure app requires you to publish your personal ad on the app. After you signup, you've to complete your profile and post it on Personal Ads. To see other people in your feed, you need to post your Ad. There, you've to write what kind of experience you are looking for and find someone who would share the same experience with you. And, your profile and chat self-destruct after 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Pure's Profiles Real? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hook-up apps are always fraught with a little bit of risk because you never quite know how many fake profiles you\u2019re going to come across. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way the Pure app is set up means it seems at first to be harder than ever to tell whether a profile is real or fake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, no one is obliged to add any<\/em> photos if they don\u2019t want to, and neither are they obliged to list their age. The Pure team even reminds you that you shouldn\u2019t ask someone their age<\/strong> because it\u2019s purely up to them whether or not they want to reveal it in their profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And often, a profile will simply look like this: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Pure is unique in that ALL the profiles are temporary. They\u2019re also self-destructing. Everyone gets an hour to use their account after they first create it. If they haven\u2019t arranged to meet up with someone by then, their profile is deleted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the one hand, this can discourage fake profiles because they only get one hour to get noticed at a time. On the other hand, it can also encourage scammers because a) no one is obliged to add PURE photos of themselves and b) everyone is in a hurry to arrange a meeting before their messages get deleted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything you can do about this? Is it easy to spot fake profiles? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, no. The “anonymous dating” nature of the site makes it tricky to spot whether someone is fooling you, and you have to rely on your own instinct and your own vetting processes to verify that someone is genuine. Whatever you usually do to stay safe online and offline, you need to do that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could, for example, get chatting to someone on Pure and swap numbers before your time limit is up. This is in theory a good way of verifying someone is real before you meet them in person (maybe you could have a quick phone call with them). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure themselves have at least taken steps to ensure they catch as many fake profiles as possible as quickly as possible. For example, they\u2019ve implemented a community regulatory system, which allows you to report anyone you think is suspicious\/fake. Other than that, they advise you to use your own common sense at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That all said, the majority<\/em> of profiles on Pure are real. However, because of the self-destructing nature of the app, there is barely any detail added to any of the profiles. Instead, all anyone has to work with is a profile picture and a line or two that states what you\u2019re interested in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example of a typical profile on Pure: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The general idea is that, to stand out, you should add your sexiest profile picture possible, as well as one or two lines that you know will catch someone\u2019s attention. Most people simply state what they want out of this, whilst others will add their age and location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design & Interface Usability of Pure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve learned so far, Pure is one of the simplest hookup apps around. And this aesthetic is further reflected in its design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know those apps that are cluttered with lots of buttons, menus, and sometimes even ads? Yeah, they can be really annoying when all you want is to have sex tonight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure is different. Everything about the design is straightforward, minimal, and yet – somehow – trendy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the problems I have with some sites like Adult Friend Finder is that their design can be so basic and dated that it\u2019s off-putting. This isn\u2019t the case with Pure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see from the image below, there\u2019s absolutely nothing fussy about it, there are zero distractions, and yet it still looks cool<\/em>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Essentially, everything you need is plastered on your homepage. Here, you\u2019ll be greeted by profiles in your area that meet your criteria. They are all looking for discreet hookups, they all are nearby users, and whilst there\u2019s no search filter, you can just scroll down until you find someone who catches your eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only time you\u2019ll leave this homepage is whenever you click the \u2018message\u2019 icon, or whenever you want to amend your ad (the ad icon is located at the top right of your screen). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve not posted an ad of your own just yet, you\u2019ll be shown this prompt: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Once you\u2019ve created your ad, you can then message whoever you like. You can also send them gifts by clicking the corresponding icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Pure, you have only 24 hours to arrange a meeting. If you want to chat longer, turn off the chat timer. Otherwise, your chat history from the chat screen will be erased too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are The Features Offered by Pure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike most other dating apps, Pure doesn\u2019t actually have many special features to write about. It\u2019s just a straight-up, no-frills hookup site that lets you create a profile and send messages to other PURE users. However, there are one or two features worth highlighting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n