Laila: The +1 Market for First Dates
A first-date app, not a dating app. Post a date, people apply, you pick one. That's it.
Tired of endless swiping and small talk? Laila is built for the part you actually want: the first date.
How Laila works:
- Post a date. A dumpling crawl in Chinatown, an art exhibit, a wine bar in the West Village, a Sunday morning long run. The plan is the idea.
- People apply. Anyone in your city who wants to go on that exact date applies to be your +1.
- Pick one. The host picks. One spot, one +1. Locked in.
The Trending Dates Leaderboard
See what your city is actually planning. Trending dates rank live by how many people are applying. The most-wanted first dates rise to the top. Open the app, see the dates, see the buzz.
Public dates, private profiles
Anyone can browse the leaderboard, no signup required. Profile photos stay blurred until both sides opt in. Open at the top. Controlled at the close.
Why Laila:
- Skip the small talk. The date is the conversation starter. By the time you meet, you already know what you're doing.
- Real first dates, not endless DMs. The plan is locked. You actually meet.
- Beat dating burnout. No swipe spirals. No graveyards of half-conversations. Post, apply, pick, go.
For first dates that actually happen
Laila is the +1 market for first dates. Whether you want a casual coffee or a real night out, post the date you want and let the right person apply.
Download Laila. Post a date. Pick your +1. Stop swiping, start dating.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
I recently tried out Laila and I have to say, it’s a game-changer in the world of dating apps! Instead of just swiping through endless profiles, this app lets you swipe through actual date ideas – how cool is that? You get to post activities you’d like to do, whether it’s hiking, cooking classes, or trying a new restaurant, and then match with people who are interested in the same experiences. It takes the guesswork out of what to do on a first date and helps you connect over shared interests right from the start.The layout is super easy to use, and I love how it puts more focus on the fun activities you’ll actually enjoy, rather than just looks. If you’re tired of the usual dating apps and want to find someone who shares your vibe and activity interests, this is the app for you. Can’t wait to see where it goes!
Focuses on what is important
Ariconmin
Laila focuses on what dating is all about - going on a date! This is what Laila makes a priority, putting experiences forward and converting an online encounter into a real life activity that is not necessarily another drink. It fills this gap that was there in other apps, and gives the opportunity to introduce yourself in person, on your own terms, rather than through a few photos and a one liner.
Date with intention!
Lozdens
Love this concept and network of people they have on the app, feels like something NYC dating has been missing for a while! It’s also great to see what types of dates people enjoy, great way to filter out if you’re a match early on!!
Fun idea
Chinese_food guy
I finally found an app where I can just go on a date and not have to go through all that small talk! There are some amazing date ideas on this app and highly recommend this app to anyone!
new ui design, some performance bug fixes
Version 2.26.0
The developer, Laila Dating Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
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Information
Seller
Laila Dating Inc.
Size
46.7 MB
Category
Social Networking
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
18+
18+
This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
