Arike - Where Malayalis Date

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84.3K reviews
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Rated for 18+
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Rated for 18+
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About this app

Arike is India's first vernacular dating app that is designed to bring Malayalis residing in and outside India closer for one common reason — finding long-lasting relationships. The word 'arike' translates to 'close-by' in Malayalam. So, the app is designed to offer high-intent dating experience that is culturally aligned with Malayali needs. Arike's unique approach to appreciating sensitivities has made it one of the fastest-growing vernacular dating apps in the country.


Features:
Setting Cultural Preferences: Arike appreciates the Malayali cultural nuances and choices that define Malayali ways of living. We have the preference features on the app that is tailor-made to make sure you find what you're looking for in a person. And to help you in breaking the ice, we host a gamut of Keralan pop culture references that you can use in your profile answers — from food to TV shows and cinema.

Send 'Notes': Arike 'Notes' serves as the best kind of conversation starter which lets users express their interest in someone you really like, by writing to them directly. For all we know, you are just an effort away from the right match.

Arike 'Premium': Arike 'Premium' is an in-app paid feature through which you can send more requests and notes, see who sent you requests and unlock more preferences.

Arike 'Select': Arike 'Select' is our latest paid feature with everything you need to find your perfect match quickly. Get all the goodness of 'Premium', plus access profiles in the 'Select' tab with more preferences and send unlimited Notes. If you are looking to meet someone who finds the backwaters of Kerala equally romantic as you do, Arike is absolutely the dating app you should be on.


In-app Purchases:
Arike Notes
Arike Plus
Arike Premium
Arike Select


Notable Interview:
Hindustan Times: https://bit.ly/3ikeAlt

Arike maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and any content, conduct, or activity that endangers minors. Users are strictly prohibited from uploading, posting, transmitting, sharing, requesting, or storing any material that exploits, harms, sexualizes, or otherwise violates the safety and dignity of minors.
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Updated on
Oct 9, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    App info and performance
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location, Personal info and 5 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

83.8K reviews
AJITH M K
August 4, 2026
I liked several profiles without Premium. Suddenly, I got an incoming match, but it was hidden unless I paid. I bought the ₹299 one-week Premium just to view it. The moment I upgraded, the match disappeared, and I haven't received any genuine matches since. It felt like I was misled into paying. I regret wasting my money and won't use this app again. Very disappointing experience.
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Anu Sree
October 16, 2026
I am extremely disappointed with my experience using this app. I expected the app to work smoothly and provide a convenient way to communicate, but unfortunately, my experience has been very frustrating. The app frequently lags whenever I try to type or send a message, making it difficult to use properly. One of the biggest problems I have faced is that messages do not get sent even after I type them and press the send button. Sometimes, the app becomes very slow, stops responding, or takes too
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Aisle Network Pvt. Ltd.
October 19, 2026
Hello, Sorry about this experience. We understand how frustrating it can be when something doesn’t work as expected. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us at https://arike.in/support so we can look into this and help. -Team Arike
SP
October 15, 2026
Fraud fraud fraud...I have been constantly connecting with their team to get my subscription activated...I have paid for a monthly subscription and it didn't get activated. this is not the first time , we pay , our money is looted , we don't get the service . their customer care is the worst and helpless . Don't rely on this app for their fake profiles who don't even reply after matches . they are dummy profiles made by the arike team only.
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