Is Teleport a legitimate dating app?

Yes, Teleport is a legitimate AI-powered dating app founded by dating industry veteran Chad Goodman. It evolved from Firstdate, which facilitated 350,000+ video dates before relaunching as an exclusive matchmaking app in 2023. The app has a 3.7-star rating on the App Store and uses a rigorous membership committee to approve members.

How much does Teleport cost?

Teleport costs $111 per month with a required 3-month minimum commitment ($333 upfront). The per-month price decreases slightly with 6 or 9-month memberships. There is no free version or trial period. This compares to The League ($399/3 months), Luxy Black ($99/month), and Tinder Select ($499/month).

How does Teleport's AI matchmaking work?

Teleport's AI learns from guided sessions where users share interests, love languages, and preferences, plus from how you interact with profiles. The app delivers 5 profiles daily that you can use to "program" your AI, and provides 3 optimized weekly matches every Monday at 11:11 am. The more you use it, the better it learns your preferences.

How many members does Teleport have?

Teleport limits membership to 5,000 approved members in New York City to maintain exclusivity. The app launched with 44 founding members who referred friends and acquaintances. All applicants go through a rigorous approval process managed by a membership committee, and the app will maintain this exclusivity for the foreseeable future.

How do I sign up for Teleport?

Download the iOS app or apply through the website, verify your mobile number, provide basic info, choose a 3/6/9-month subscription (charged upon acceptance), complete your profile with 3-6 photos and details about occupation/education, then wait for the membership committee's approval decision. Using a friend's referral code can expedite the review process.

What features does Teleport membership include?

Membership includes: AI-powered matchmaking with 3 weekly matches plus 5 daily profiles, private vetted community, members-only experiences and events, guided AI programming sessions, bi-monthly luxury gift packages, and ability to refer friends with expedited application reviews. You can only message 1 of your 3 weekly optimized matches.

Is Teleport available for Android?

No, Teleport is currently only available for iOS through the App Store. There is no Android version yet. Founder Chad Goodman plans to expand availability over the next 2-4 years once the algorithm reaches higher success rates at predicting chemistry and compatibility.

What are the main drawbacks of Teleport?

Key drawbacks include: no free version or trial ($333 minimum commitment), limited interactions (only message 1 of 3 weekly matches), very small user pool limited to NYC (may take much longer to find compatible matches), mandatory video dating focus, and iOS-only availability. The limited pool is the biggest concern for actually finding matches.

How does Teleport compare to other exclusive dating apps?

Teleport ($111/month) is cheaper than Tinder Select ($499/month) and The League ($399/3 months) but more expensive than Luxy Black ($99/month). However, Teleport's 5,000-member cap is significantly smaller than mainstream apps with millions of users, which may drastically limit your match opportunities despite the AI-powered matching and exclusivity.