Mackinaw: Date Authentically
Real Connections, No Swiping
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
MACKINAW: A NEW KIND OF DATING EXPERIENCE
Tired of endless swiping and copycat dating apps? Mackinaw throws out the old playbook and brings something totally fresh: authentic short videos that let your real personality shine.
Every week, you’ll answer a new surprise question on video to join a round. No photos to pose for, no bios to overthink – just you, being yourself.
NOW LAUNCHING IN DENVER, CO! Please note: For our initial launch, Mackinaw is exclusively available to users in the Denver, Colorado area. We are working hard to expand to new cities soon!
Download Mackinaw today if you're in the Denver area and discover online dating the way it should be.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Mackinaw feels part dating app, part game, part social experience – but really, it’s something entirely new. If you’re tired of swiping, ghosting, and guessing who someone really is, Mackinaw makes dating authentic, safe, and fun again.
THE MACKINAW DIFFERENCE – No Tinder clones here: Most dating apps are just the same swiping model in disguise. Mackinaw is built from scratch to feel new, fun, and real. – Icebreaker video prompts: Record your answer before you even see the question. Capture the real you, not a polished version. – Fresh weekly rounds: New prompts every Thursday night keep things exciting and reduce dating app burnout. – Meaningful connections: Deeper questions lead to deeper conversations; no more endless small talk. – Safer by design: No public names, jobs, or schools in profiles to reduce stalking or unwanted attention.
HOW IT WORKS – Opt into a weekly round when you’re ready. – Record your video to unlock that week’s room. – See everyone else’s responses and start chatting. – Keep up to three matches at a time to focus on real connections. – When the round resets on Thursday night, decide if you’re ready for another.
DOWNLOAD & JOIN A ROOM TODAY Ready to move past swipe fatigue and try a video dating app built for authentic connections? Mackinaw is the safer, smarter way to meet new people.
Download Mackinaw today if you're in the Denver area and experience dating that finally feels real.
Performance Boost: Under-the-hood updates to ensure the app stays fast, secure, and reliable.
The developer, Mackinaw Dating Company, LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Sensitive Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Mackinaw Dating Company, LLC
- Size
- 51.6 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 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.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025 Mackinaw Dating Company LLC