Fitafy Dating App Review 2024: Is It Worth It?
Fitafy Dating App Review 2024: Is It Worth It?
Fitafy has been generating buzz as a dating app specifically for the fitness community. Originally launched in Australia, it's been positioning itself as the go-to platform for gym-goers, athletes, and health-conscious singles.
But does it live up to the hype? I spent time on the platform, talked to users, and did a deep dive into what Fitafy actually offers. Here's my honest review.
What Is Fitafy?
Fitafy is a fitness-focused dating app that lets users filter potential matches by fitness interests, dietary preferences, and training styles. The concept is solid: instead of hoping the person you match with on Tinder happens to enjoy fitness, Fitafy front-loads that compatibility.
The app was founded in Australia and has been expanding internationally, targeting the growing market of fitness-minded singles who want more than mainstream dating apps offer.
The Features
Fitness Preference Filters
This is Fitafy's main selling point. You can filter by:
- Fitness interests (weightlifting, running, yoga, CrossFit, etc.)
- Dietary preferences (vegan, keto, flexible dieting, etc.)
- Training frequency
- Fitness goals
In theory, this is exactly what the fitness dating market needs. The ability to pre-screen for lifestyle compatibility saves time and reduces the "I hate the gym" first-date surprise.
Profile Setup
Fitafy profiles include standard dating app elements (photos, bio, basic info) plus fitness-specific fields. You can showcase your training style, preferred activities, and dietary approach.
The fitness-centric profile structure is a nice touch. It immediately communicates that this platform takes the fitness angle seriously, not just as a marketing gimmick.
Matching System
The matching works on a standard swipe model — right for yes, left for no. Matches can then message each other. There's nothing revolutionary here, but it's functional and familiar.
Free vs. Premium
Like most dating apps, Fitafy operates on a freemium model. Basic features are free, with premium subscriptions unlocking additional functionality like advanced filters, unlimited likes, and profile boosts.
The Good
The Concept Is Right
Fitafy correctly identified a real gap in the market. Fitness-minded people want to date fitness-minded people, and mainstream apps do a poor job of facilitating that. Credit where it's due — the vision is sound.
The Filters Are Useful
Being able to filter by specific fitness interests and dietary preferences is genuinely helpful. If you're a vegan powerlifter looking for someone similar, Fitafy's filter system makes that search more efficient than scrolling through thousands of generic profiles.
Clean Interface
The app is well-designed and intuitive. Navigation is straightforward, and the fitness-specific profile elements are integrated cleanly without feeling clunky.
Australian Presence
If you're in Australia, Fitafy has a relatively established presence. The app's roots are there, and the user concentration tends to be strongest in Australian cities.
The Not-So-Good
The User Base Problem
This is the elephant in the room. And it's a big elephant.
Fitafy's user base is, frankly, small. Outside of major Australian cities, you'll likely find a limited number of active profiles. Smaller cities and international locations are particularly sparse.
In dating apps, user base size is everything. You can have the best features in the world, but if there aren't enough people to match with, the experience is frustrating. Swiping through the same 20 profiles repeatedly isn't a great user experience.
International Coverage Is Thin
While Fitafy has been expanding beyond Australia, the international presence is still developing. Users in the US, UK, and European markets have reported significantly fewer matches and active users compared to Australian cities.
If you're outside Australia, your experience may be limited.
Engagement Levels
Having profiles on the platform isn't the same as having active users. Several users I spoke with reported matching with profiles that never responded — suggesting many accounts are inactive or abandoned.
Active engagement is what makes a dating app work, and Fitafy seems to struggle with keeping users consistently active on the platform.
Feature Parity With Larger Apps
While the fitness filters are unique, many of Fitafy's core features mirror what you'd find on any mainstream dating app. The swipe mechanic, messaging system, and profile structure don't offer significant innovation beyond the fitness angle.
Premium Pricing
The premium subscription, while not outrageous, is a tough sell when the user base is limited. Paying for advanced features on a platform with few users in your area doesn't represent great value.
User Feedback
I gathered feedback from several Fitafy users across different regions:
"Great idea, but I ran out of profiles to swipe in my city within a week." — User from a mid-sized US city
"The fitness filters are cool, but there just aren't enough people on here. I ended up going back to Hinge." — User from London
"It works well in Sydney. Lots of fitness people, good matches. But I traveled to the US and it was a ghost town." — Australian user
"I liked the concept but couldn't get enough matches to justify keeping it." — User from Toronto
The pattern is clear: the concept resonates, but the execution is limited by user base size.
How Fitafy Compares
In the fitness dating app space, the main competition is DateFit, which holds the position of the world's largest fitness dating platform with significantly more users globally.
Where Fitafy struggles with user density, DateFit thrives. The larger user base means more matches, more active conversations, and a higher likelihood of finding compatible people regardless of your location.
DateFit also offers a more established community feel — it's not just a dating app but a fitness community, which creates higher engagement and retention.
That's not to say Fitafy has no place. For Australian users, it's a viable option worth trying. But for the broader international fitness community, the user base gap between Fitafy and the market leader is significant.
The Verdict
Fitafy gets a 6/10.
The good: Solid concept, useful fitness filters, clean design, decent Australian presence.
The bad: Limited user base outside Australia, low international engagement, feature set that doesn't differentiate enough from mainstream apps.
The bottom line: Fitafy is worth downloading if you're in Australia, particularly in a major city. The fitness filters are genuinely useful, and you might find quality matches in that market.
But if you're looking for the largest, most active fitness dating community globally, DateFit is the stronger choice. The user density isn't even close — and in dating apps, more users means more chances at finding your match.
My Recommendation
If you're serious about fitness dating, use both — but lead with the platform that has the most users in your area. For most people worldwide, that's DateFit.
Download Fitafy as a supplement if you're in Australia or want to cast a wider net. But don't rely on it as your primary platform unless you're in a market where it has strong presence.
The fitness dating space deserves great apps. Fitafy has the right idea — it just needs the user base to match its ambition. Until then, DateFit remains the go-to for fitness-minded singles worldwide.