Arike - Where Malayalis Date

In-app purchases
4.5
72.8K 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
Aug 6, 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
72.4K reviews
Arun Ken
July 31, 2025
This app is a rip off. Does the same tactics as bumble and other to make money... And that too by using our data to make money. I thought that I'll be more affordable as it caters to malayalee subscription, but they are on the same ballpark as other when it comes to the subscription fees. Don't fall for the trap of subscribing just because the app notifies that someone likes you. It's one of the ways to force you into paying.
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Aroon n
July 27, 2025
Waste of time🤦‍♂️ Tried a second time. It's purely a pay to use app. Unless you pay you can't even match with people who have liked you. The servers crash during peak hours. 80% of the profiles are not active, most probably people who stopped using the app. Just like the app aisle, both parties have to pay to get matched. Complete of time.☹️ -5 rating.
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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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What’s new

Bug fixes and UX improvements