Dating in New York
New Yorkers are direct about what they want, which makes it a good city for an app that asks people to be clear from the start. Wrati is built around intentions being stated rather than guessed at.
Free to join for men and women
What dating in New York is actually like
The subway map is the real distance measure here. Two neighbourhoods that look close can be an awkward journey, and people factor that in without being asked.
Coffee-first culture is well established, so a brief first meeting is easy to propose and easy to accept — low stakes on both sides.
The city draws people from everywhere, and shared background, language or heritage is frequently the thing a good conversation is built on.
Dating, relationships and marriage in New York
Whatever you are looking for, you say it up front. Your intention — Marriage, Long term, Short term and others — is shown to the people you match with, so someone looking for a life partner and someone looking to date can each find people who want the same thing.
How Wrati helps you connect
Photo-verified profiles
A verified badge shows who has confirmed the person in the photos is really them.
Intentions up front
Dating, long-term or marriage — visible before the first message.
Private by default
Your mobile number is never shown to other members.
Free safety tools
Blocking, reporting and who-can-see-me controls never need a paid plan.
Nearby and related places
Meeting safely
Keep conversations in the app until you trust someone, meet in a busy public place, tell a friend your plans and never send money to someone you have not met. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, block and report them — both are free for everyone. Read more in our safety guide and privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for both men and women?
Yes. Creating a profile, photo verification, discovering people, matching and starting conversations are free for everyone. Premium is optional and adds extras such as unlimited chats and calling.
Will other members see my phone number?
No. Your mobile number is never shown to other members. You can chat, and with Premium call, inside the app before deciding to share anything else. Blocking and reporting are free for everyone.
Is there a Wrati app for iPhone?
Not yet. Wrati is available as an Android app on Google Play and on the web at wrati.com, which works in any modern mobile browser, including on iPhone.
Get Wrati on Android
Wrati works on the web at wrati.com in any modern browser. The Android app is on Google Play where the listing is available in your country. There is no iPhone app yet — on iPhone, use wrati.com in your browser.