Know the purpose,
before you like.
Friends, Partner, or Other.
Choose your purpose before you connect,
and start meeting with less guesswork.
Tired of asking
"so… what are you here for?"
Instead of feeling it out after the like,
you know the purpose before you meet.
That's the kind of connection aim is built for.
The purpose is unclear
Are they looking for friends, or a partner? You can't tell.
Mismatched after chatting
You start talking, only to find you wanted different things.
Checking is a hassle
Endless back-and-forth just to gauge where they stand.
At the core of aim:
three goal types.
You connect by choosing your purpose,
so you're on the same page from the start.
Every connection on aim begins with one of these three.
Friends
Just want to connect casually first. Start an easygoing relationship over hobbies, local talk, or a meal together.
Goal Type 01Partner
Want a real connection or a partner. Connect head-on from the start with someone who's on the same wavelength.
Goal Type 02Other
Want to connect freely, on your own terms. No fixed boxes — define the relationship in your own words.
Goal Type 03It's a match only when your goals align.
Same purpose means you click from the very first word.
On aim, a match happens only when both sides' goals line up.
When a match happens
Same goal, so the conversation starts from the first word.
When it doesn't
While your goals differ, neither of you wastes time.
Check your connections,
right on Apple Watch.
Glance at profiles and messages even while you're out. A new kind of breathing room for meeting people — right on your wrist.
Find someone who fits,
by values and preferences.
Detailed profiles and search tools
help you find people closer to what you're looking for.
Share what you're up for,
right now.
Drinks, a cafe, an event — whatever you're feeling.
Post your mood with Echo,
and connect naturally with people who feel the same.
Trading face photos,
made fairer.
Photos stay hidden until both sides approve.
Once you both do, both face photos are revealed at the same time.
Request private photos
Send someone you're interested in a request to share.
Both approve
Photos stay hidden until both of you agree.
Revealed together
The moment both approve, both photos appear at the same time.
The tools you need
to use aim with peace of mind.
Reporting and blocking, private photos, visibility controls —
designed so you can connect safely, at your own pace.
Report & block
Stop anyone who isn't a good fit, anytime.
Private photo control
You control who sees them, and when.
Visibility settings
Decide for yourself who sees your profile.
Profile management
Adjust what you show anytime, to match how you feel.
Action against bad actors
Violations are met with restrictions or suspension — to keep aim a place you can keep using with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
The things people wonder about before getting started.
Q Who uses aim?
Q Does it cost anything?
Q What can I do on Apple Watch?
Q Are there features to keep me safe?
Q Can I delete my account anytime?
Q Which devices are supported?
Meet with less guesswork,
starting today.
Friends, a partner, or something else.
aim — the gay matching app where you connect by purpose.