Zoosk: costs, features and safety
Zoosk is free to download and use. SmartPicks suggests matches based on your activity and compatibility, refined daily based on who you like.
At a glance
- Free to use: Yes, paid tiers are optional
- How you meet people: A set of suggested matches each day; Swipe through profiles
- Paid options: Subscription, Premium Messaging, Zoosk Coins
- Platforms confirmed: iOS
- App Store rating: 4.2 out of 5 (105K ratings)
- Operated by: Zoosk, Inc.
What the paid tiers add
Subscription
- Search filters (religion, children, education, smoking)
- See who has viewed you
Zoosk Coins
- Profile boosts
- Delivery confirmation
Premium Messaging: the pages we could read list this tier but do not say exactly what it adds. Check the app before you buy.
Prices listed on the App Store
These are the in-app purchase prices the US App Store showed. The store does not say how long each subscription lasts, so the same name can appear at several prices. The price you are offered can differ by age, location and platform; use the cost calculator with the price your app shows you.
| Item as listed | Price |
|---|---|
| Zoosk | $29.99 |
| Zoosk | $34.99 |
| Zoosk | $59.99 |
| Zoosk | $74.99 |
| Zoosk Subscription | $34.99 |
| Zoosk Subscription | $39.99 |
| Zoosk Premium Messaging | $9.99 |
| Zoosk Premium Messaging | $29.99 |
| 180 Zoosk Coins | $19.99 |
| 480 Zoosk Coins | $39.99 |
Zoosk’s App Store terms say prices are in USD, exclude sales tax, “may vary by country” and may change without notice.
Features
- SmartPicks match suggestions based on your activity
- Carousel for quick yes/no browsing
- Zoosk Live streaming
- Smiles and likes to start a connection
- Optional photo verification
Safety features
- Report button on every profile and message
- Blocking
- Optional photo verification (compares a live photo with your profile photos; does not verify identity, age or criminal history)
- Automated and human profile review
- No criminal background checks; sex-offender registry checks only after a report
Whatever the app, the first date safety checklist applies.
How to cancel
Subscriptions and coin upgrades renew automatically; turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the term ends. See how to cancel on iPhone and Android.
Sources:apps.apple.com/us/app/id349160522 · zoosk.com · blackcaphq.com/legal/online-dating-safety. Last checked October 25, 2026.