Easy to Use
The app is very easy and quick to use, and that is one of its unique selling points. Clover is a very pretty and colorful app that you’d feel ok to use while traveling on a bus or train. The quality of the photos on Clover is fantastic and really helps with deciding who to swipe right.
Matchmaking
Clover will present you with people who they believe will be great matches for you. The info in your profile and the search criteria you decide on will determine who you’ll be introduced to. Interested? Tap on the star icon on their photo and bio to say ‘Hey there! I like you!’ We thought the opportunities to find your own date from heaven were fab. From group chat and powerful and specific search filter to fun ‘In Real Life’ meetups.
Messaging
Tap the speech bubble icon on a profile to start a conversation. It’s that simple. You can choose from text, audio, and video messaging services. Instant messaging via Clover is the safest way to communicate with someone new as it prevents the need to give out your email or mobile number.
Special features
Group chat or ‘Mixers’ – gives Clover a real community feel and allows you to make new friends and use the app as a social platform as well as a dating site. Organized meet up events – Clover hosts meetups so members can meet each other for the first time in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Fun games like ’20 questions’ – your answers will be posted on your profile and make great conversation starters. Save your favorite people so you can chat with them again – create a library of friends and potential dates on your phone. This means you can keep in touch without having to share your mobile number or email address. Arrange actual dates via the app. Discuss date, time, and location and go out and have fun!
Search Functions
Search criteria
There are lots of search parameters available on Clover. We loved that everything from hobbies, occupation to hair color, and the kind of relationship you’re looking for are included. This makes the user feel as though they have real control over finding their ideal match.
Searching by location
Your postcode is the most powerful form of searching for a Saturday night date. Clover assumes you want to see people who live within a short drive away. Alter your location preferences easily in your profile. This is a useful tool for Clover members who want to date while on a holiday or a business trip.
Searching by user/profile
There’s a clever feature with which to organize the profiles of the people who you’ve met through Clover. Use it to search for your favorite user.
Safety & Security
Customer service- Customer support will assist with any concerns about aggressive members, dishonest individuals, and fake profiles.
Verification
FAQ – There’s a question and answer section on the app so that you can solve your issue without having to contact the customer support team.
Incognito mode – It is possible to stop people from certain postcodes and age ranges from contacting you. You can control who sees your location and online status too.
Dating safety
The Clover customer service team is keen to keep their members safe, but as with all dating sites and apps, it’s important to use common sense.
Don’t give out personal information such as your address or workplace to people you have just met
When on a first date, meet somewhere public and make sure you let friends or family know where you’re going.
Use instant messaging as it’s the most private and safest form of communication with new people.
If you’re upset by a member, feel suspicious about anything or suspect a fake profile or catfish contact the Clover support team asap.
Summary
We liked the range of clever features that encourage members to communicate in-depth and meet up in real life. The focus is on the date, not on the preliminary chat on the app. This is refreshing! The interface is clutter-free and simple to navigate. It’s a pleasure to use. The premium features are needed on an app with so much to offer and so many members. This is annoying as Clover is advertised as a free service on the App Store.
