Upward is an Android dating app designed specifically for Christian singles seeking relationships grounded in shared faith. Its primary mechanism for fostering genuine connections is a detailed profile system that emphasizes religious beliefs, church attendance, and denominational preferences. This focus helps filter for users with serious intent, theoretically reducing the prevalence of casual or misrepresented profiles. A specific feature like the ability to set a 'Faith' filter to 'Christian' as a non-negotiable requirement streamlines the search for compatible matches. In real-world use, a person looking for a partner who regularly attends church could use these filters to quickly identify potential matches with aligned values.
User feedback indicates the app is generally effective for its purpose, contributing to its 3.5-star rating. However, reviews also point to a common industry challenge: concerns about bot accounts or fake likes, which can undermine user trust. The developer has implemented community guidelines and reporting tools to address this, but some skepticism remains, particularly around paid features. On a functional note, some recent interface changes, such as the shift from 'non-denominational' to 'non-confessional' in profile options, have been cited as confusing for certain Protestant users. This highlights a minor but notable imperfection where the app's terminology may not resonate universally across the Christian community it serves. For those prioritizing shared faith over a vast user base, Upward provides a targeted environment, but managing expectations regarding profile authenticity is part of the experience.
User feedback indicates the app is generally effective for its purpose, contributing to its 3.5-star rating. However, reviews also point to a common industry challenge: concerns about bot accounts or fake likes, which can undermine user trust. The developer has implemented community guidelines and reporting tools to address this, but some skepticism remains, particularly around paid features. On a functional note, some recent interface changes, such as the shift from 'non-denominational' to 'non-confessional' in profile options, have been cited as confusing for certain Protestant users. This highlights a minor but notable imperfection where the app's terminology may not resonate universally across the Christian community it serves. For those prioritizing shared faith over a vast user base, Upward provides a targeted environment, but managing expectations regarding profile authenticity is part of the experience.
Key Features
Detailed faith-based profile filters
Community guidelines and reporting tools
Denominational and church attendance preferences
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"It looks good so far I hope that most of the likes aren't bots, it seems all the dating sites have this issue especially if you say your a Christian, it makes me hesitant to pay for membership."
★★★★★Verified User Review
AndroidUpdated Jan 8, 2026
