Purpose: Chispa is the best dating app made for Latines in the US, with more than seven million downloads to date, according to a spokesperson for the brand. Available in English and Spanish, the programming is inspired by Latine culture and has a goal of connecting people who wish to make connections based on background, traditions, and values. An anonymous member tells POPSUGAR that finding someone who can speak Spanish is important to her since she has members in her family who don't speak English, and she wants her future partner to be able to communicate with them. For her, Chispa makes this far easier.
Pros: User Tracy Christina is a fan of using the Super Chispa feature, which you can send to someone to convey genuine interest for a $5 add-on. Other members, such as Mariano Pintor, tells POPSUGAR that the sticker options are his favorite profile add-on since they allow people to showcase their heritage, pride, personality, and interests. Pintor also highlights political and social awareness as a plus: "When I signed up for the Chispa dating app, I did not imagine that the benefit would not only be meaningful connections and entertainment, but also learning about civic participation," he says. "I like that Chispa teams up with grassroots political organizations like Voto Latino."
Cons: It does cost money to boost your profile, and the Elite membership ($20/month) is the only way you can see who liked you first and whether they're currently online. An anonymous user also says she wishes there were prompts and topics to answer to better shed light on personality.
