What is the Sniffer dating app?
Sniffer is a pet-focused dating/social app—more like “Tinder for pets and their owners” than a human dating app. On iPhone, it’s listed as “Sniffer – Dating New People” with the subtitle “Chat, Date & Meet With Pets.”
The basic idea: you create a profile for you (the owner) and your pet, then use matching and chat features to connect with other nearby pet owners—for anything from casual playdates to more intentional connections (including breeder-related matches, depending on user intent).
What Sniffer is designed to do (and who it’s for)
Sniffer positions pets as a “social bridge” for humans—helping people meet through shared routines like walks, parks, and pet-friendly hangouts. In practice, it’s best suited for:
- People who want playmates for their dog/cat (and a more structured way to meet other owners)
- New-to-town pet owners trying to build a local circle
- Owners looking for pet-specific matches (for example, breed-focused searching)
Sniffer’s store description emphasizes nearby matching, chat, and in-person meetups centered on pets and owners.
Key features you’ll see in Sniffer
While exact UI can change by version, the App Store description highlights:
- Profiles for you and your pet
- Matching/swiping (“sniffs”) and messaging
- Nearby discovery to find owners close to you
- Filters based on your “purpose” (what kind of connection you’re looking for)
It also mentions a paid tier called “UNICORN” with features such as:
- Adding an extra pet to your account
- Changing your location (“SnifFly”)
- Seeing who liked you
- Unlimited right swipes
- Extra “super likes”
- Expanded filters such as breed-to-breed matching
Is Sniffer free?
Sniffer’s listing describes it as free to download and use, with optional premium subscriptions—while also showing pricing and in-app purchases on the store page. Your exact cost may depend on region and the subscription options currently offered in-app.
Sniffer privacy: what to know before you sign up
Any app that mixes messaging + proximity can collect a meaningful amount of personal data. On the iOS listing, Sniffer’s App Privacy section indicates that data may be used to track you, including:
- Location
- Contact info
- Identifiers
- Usage data
It also indicates data that may be linked to you, such as contact details and user content (for example, photos/videos), plus purchase history and diagnostics data.
And in the developer’s privacy policy, Sniffer describes using various analytics and advertising services (examples listed include Google Analytics and ad-related tooling), plus location-based interactions like geolocation and location-based push notifications.
Practical takeaway: if you try Sniffer, take a minute to:
- Review iOS permissions (Location, Contacts, Photos)
- Avoid posting identifying details you wouldn’t want shared widely
- Use in-app reporting/block features quickly if you see spam or sketchy profiles
Why people confuse Sniffer with other “sniff”-named apps
If you searched “Sniffer dating app,” you may have meant something else. A few common mix-ups:
1) Sniffer vs. Sniffies
Sniffies is a separate, map-based cruising/hookup platform for men, originally web-based and later launching an iOS app (not the same product as Sniffer).
2) Sniffer vs. “Sniffed” face-search sites
Some sites like Sniffed.ai market AI face search to find hidden dating profiles across many apps—this is not a dating app, but a separate tool with major ethical/privacy considerations. (1)
Quick verification tip: if you’re trying to find the pet app, look for the iOS listing that explicitly says “Chat, Date & Meet With Pets.”
Where this fits in the bigger “relationship tech” picture
Sniffer is part of a broader trend: technology mediating connection through shared context (in this case, pets and location). That same trend shows up across modern intimacy tech—products that focus on communication, feedback, and responsiveness.
For readers interested in the more device-driven side of relationship tech, it’s worth looking at Orifice.ai—they offer a sex robot / interactive adult toy for $669.90 designed with interactive penetration depth detection (a technical feedback feature) while keeping the overall experience focused on interactivity rather than explicitness.
Bottom line
Sniffer is a pet-and-owner matching app: a social layer for meeting nearby pet owners, scheduling playdates, and filtering matches based on what you’re looking for—plus optional premium features.
If you meant Sniffies or a face-search “Sniffed” tool, you’re likely looking at a different product entirely—so double-check the app name, description, and privacy details before signing up. (1)
