# Balou - Dating, Chat & Flirts

> The app for dating and meeting people. Chat, flirt and date

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.balouapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.balouapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.balouapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Balou.app
- **Category:** DATING
- **Downloads:** 228,201
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (6,156 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.10
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-06
- **First published:** 2022-05-18
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balouapp)
- **Website:** [https://balou.app](https://balou.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://balou.app/datenschutz](https://balou.app/datenschutz)

## Description

**Balou - Your Perfect Dating Companion**

Balou is a modern and intuitive dating app designed to help you meet new people, chat, and find your potential partner. Featuring a sleek interface, Balou offers a fun Match Game where you swipe right to like and left to skip—when two users swipe right, it's a match! The app personalizes your experience by showing profiles tailored to your preferences, ensuring quality connections.

Explore the 'Environment' tab to discover singles near your location and initiate conversations seamlessly through the chat feature. Keep track of all your active chats and matches with easy navigation. Learn who has liked your profile and stay connected effortlessly. Balou continuously updates to improve your dating experience based on user feedback. Download Balou for free and start your journey to meaningful relationships today!

## Rankings

- #149,596 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.balouapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Nice app design
- Many nice people using the app
- Good potential for finding friends

### Cons

- High costs for sending messages
- Many reported fake profiles
- Terrible customer service
- Issues with email confirmation and access to features
- Charges for coins but does not deliver properly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.balouapp)