Question 1

is boba free to use or do I need to pay?

Accepted Answer

Every new user gets up to three months of free access with up to 100 messages per day, video and audio calls, voice messages, and full browsing. No restrictions on features, just daily limits. Only your own actions count against you. Texts, yaps, photos, and GIFs you send count as messages. Calls only count if you're the one dialing. If someone messages or calls you, that's on their limit, not yours. For Filipino users, Boba is completely free forever after verification. For international users, a subscription is required after your free period ends. No surprise charges, no bait-and-switch.

Question 2

why does boba ask for identity verification?

Accepted Answer

Everyone gets free access first. We don't ask for verification when you register. When your free period ends, we ask for a quick selfie and a photo of your ID. A real human reviews it, confirms your identity, and then your documents are permanently deleted. We don't store them, we don't sell them, and we never share them. If your ID shows Filipino nationality, you stay free forever. Otherwise, you'll need a subscription to continue. Either way, verification is the only way we can protect our community from catfish and scammers.

Question 3

how is boba different from other dating apps?

Accepted Answer

Most dating apps treat international users as an afterthought. Language barriers, scam risks, and zero tools for long-distance trust building. Boba was designed from the ground up for cross-border relationships. Built-in video calls so you never have to share your number. Voice messages that translate automatically so language is never a wall. AI that watches for scammers so you don't have to. Every feature exists to close the gap between two people who happen to live in different countries.

Question 4

how does the AI safety system work?

Accepted Answer

Most apps wait until you've already been scammed. Boba's AI scans conversations in real time. For example, if someone you just matched with asks you to move to WhatsApp and send money for a "plane ticket," you'll get a warning explaining exactly why that's a red flag. One tap to report, and a human moderator reviews every case. No system is perfect, but we give you the tools to stay informed.

Question 5

how do I get past the language barrier?

Accepted Answer

Just "yap" at them. Seriously. Our voice messaging feature lets you record a message in your language and it gets transcribed and translated automatically. They hear your actual voice and read the translation in theirs. It's the fastest way to connect when you don't share a common language, and it's way more personal than typing through a translator.

Question 6

how do video calls work on boba?

Accepted Answer

Just tap the call button in any conversation. You never have to share your phone number or download another app. Under the hood, video calls run on WebRTC, built entirely by our team at Mango Machine. No third-party video services, no data leaving the connection between you and the other person.

Question 7

is my personal data safe on boba?

Accepted Answer

Every piece of Boba was built intentionally by our team at Mango Machine. No third-party services for messaging, calls, or voice translation. Video calls connect device-to-device, so your conversation stays between you and the other person. We don't sell your data and we never expose anything private like your email or last name. The only external service we use is Google Analytics on our marketing pages, and even that requires your consent.

Question 8

will my profile be used in marketing?

Accepted Answer

We may use your public profile in marketing to help people find each other online. Your email, last name, and private information are never shared. What you share publicly on your profile can be seen publicly everywhere.

Question 9

how do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Go to your subscription settings and the cancel option is right at the top. If you need to take a break, cancel anytime with one tap. No hoops, no guilt trips, no buried settings page. We want you here because you want to be, not because we made it hard to leave.

Question 10

what payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We use Stripe, so you can pay with any major credit or debit card. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.

Question 11

can I delete my account and all my data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can delete your account at any time from your settings. When you do, we permanently remove your profile, photos, messages, and all personal data. No retention period, no "deactivation" limbo. Gone means gone.

Question 12

what happens if I report someone?

Accepted Answer

Every report is reviewed by a real person on our moderation team. We look at the flagged conversation, the AI safety history for that user, and any previous reports against them. If the report is valid, we take action, up to and including a permanent ban. You'll never be ignored, and the person you reported won't know it was you.

Question 13

what happens if I take conversations off the app?

Accepted Answer

Our safety features only work inside Boba. If you move a conversation off the platform, we lose the ability to track messages, flag behavior, or act on reports. We build every tool we can to keep you safe, but your safety is ultimately your responsibility. We strongly encourage keeping conversations on Boba and following our community guidelines and dating safety tips so you're as informed as possible.

Question 14

does boba work in my language or only english?

Accepted Answer

The app interface is currently in English, but our voice message translation works for over 100 languages. Record a message in your language, and it gets transcribed and translated automatically. The other person hears your voice and reads the translation in theirs.

Question 15

is boba for everyone or just certain people?

Accepted Answer

Boba is a traditional dating platform designed for men seeking women and women seeking men. That's the community we've built and the experience we've focused on. If you're looking for something different, there are great apps out there that may be a better fit. We just want to be upfront about who Boba is for so no one wastes their time.

Question 16

do I need to be a certain religion to use boba?

Accepted Answer

No. Boba welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. We don't discriminate based on religious affiliation. The only thing we ask is that you're here for a serious relationship with the potential for a healthy, monogamous commitment. What you believe is your business. How you treat people is ours.

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