Arike - Where Malayalis Date

In-app purchases
4.5
72.6K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
PEGI 18
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About this app

Arike is India's first vernacular dating app that is designed to bring Malayalis residing in and outside India closer for one common reason — finding long-lasting relationships. The word 'arike' translates to 'close-by' in Malayalam. So, the app is designed to offer high-intent dating experience that is culturally aligned with Malayali needs. Arike's unique approach to appreciating sensitivities has made it one of the fastest-growing vernacular dating apps in the country.


Features:
Setting Cultural Preferences: Arike appreciates the Malayali cultural nuances and choices that define Malayali ways of living. We have the preference features on the app that is tailor-made to make sure you find what you're looking for in a person. And to help you in breaking the ice, we host a gamut of Keralan pop culture references that you can use in your profile answers — from food to TV shows and cinema.

Send 'Notes': Arike 'Notes' serves as the best kind of conversation starter which lets users express their interest in someone you really like, by writing to them directly. For all we know, you are just an effort away from the right match.

Arike 'Premium': Arike 'Premium' is an in-app paid feature through which you can send more requests and notes, see who sent you requests and unlock more preferences.

Arike 'Select': Arike 'Select' is our latest paid feature with everything you need to find your perfect match quickly. Get all the goodness of 'Premium', plus access profiles in the 'Select' tab with more preferences and send unlimited Notes. If you are looking to meet someone who finds the backwaters of Kerala equally romantic as you do, Arike is absolutely the dating app you should be on.


In-app Purchases:
Arike Notes
Arike Plus
Arike Premium
Arike Select


Notable Interview:
Hindustan Times: https://bit.ly/3ikeAlt
Updated on
Jul 4, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
App info and performance
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 5 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
72.2K reviews
ABHINAND K J
July 14, 2025
I subscribed to Arike for one week but was not informed about the auto-renewal or auto-payment. I was charged again without any notice, and when I requested a refund, I received no response from their team. Very disappointing customer service. I don’t recommend using this app. You can try alternatives like Bumble, which is much better and transparent.
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Sebin Mathew
July 19, 2025
bad app ever i used..i paid 6 mnth select membership fees which have all features as they told in app.but i dont get anything. just only showing somany photos no any response..if some one even message us telling hi or like us we cannot reply back. that have also no response.then why paying rs in this app just for seeing some photos ..very bad app.please make changes.
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Abhishek.S Kumar
June 2, 2025
like all other application this mainly focuses on paid services. if this is case then why do someone need to join here. Provide something which no other similar platform does. Dont make it a way of getting from the customer. Pro: Good interface, questions to describe is also good. cons: really expensive. how will someone pays if you not even allowing to use the application with all the facility.
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What’s new

Bug fixes and UX improvements