Pop the Balloon app

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About Pop the Balloon app

Luv or Pop is a dating and social app inspired by the YouTube series Pop the Balloon or Find Love. In the show, singles meet face to face and pop a balloon to signal that they are not interested. The app carries this over: users collect balloons for people they like and pop balloons for those they do not, rather than swiping. The App Store lists Daballoon Entertainment LLC as the seller, and the listing credits Bolia Matundu (known as BM) as founder and Arlette Amuli as co-founder. Both are the creators of the show.

The app says it limits concurrent conversations. Its Match Lock feature pauses other chats once two users choose each other. Discovery is based on stated preferences, and the creators say users must verify their identity before building a profile. Some unmatched show contestants are said to be on the platform. Press coverage says the app is open to all users but gives particular attention to Black relationships. Later versions listed on the App Store add live video dates, voice and video calls, and community posts. The App Store lists subscriptions from monthly to yearly, with the monthly plan at USD 14.99.

Reports differ slightly on launch timing. Essence says it launched in February 2026, while Dating News says beta testing began in early March 2026. The official site claims more than 30,000 downloads and about 1.59 million YouTube subscribers. App Store reviews are mixed, with users citing a small user base. The show also has a Netflix adaptation, which gives the app a large existing audience. Whether that audience turns into active daters is not yet clear. The sources seen do not state the company's headquarters.

Stories about Pop the Balloon app

• Pop the Balloon's App: Spectacle or Sustainable Matchmaking? 14 November 2025
  Pop the Balloon or Find Love, a YouTube dating show, has launched a dating app with its cast members, testing whether spectacle can keep users.

Questions about Pop the Balloon app

What is the Pop the Balloon app called?

The app is called Luv or Pop. It was made by the creators of the YouTube show Pop the Balloon or Find Love.

Who is behind Luv or Pop?

The App Store lists Bolia Matundu (BM) as founder and Arlette Amuli as co-founder. Daballoon Entertainment LLC is the publisher.

How does Luv or Pop work?

Users collect balloons for people they like and pop balloons for those they do not. When two people match, Match Lock pauses their other conversations.

How much does Luv or Pop cost?

It is free to download. The App Store lists in-app subscriptions, including a monthly plan at USD 14.99 with a 7 day free trial.

What is Pop the Balloon app?

Luv or Pop is a dating and social app inspired by the YouTube show Pop the Balloon or Find Love. It was created by the show's makers, Bolia Matundu and Arlette Amuli, and is published by Daballoon Entertainment LLC. Users collect or pop balloons instead of swiping.

When was Pop the Balloon app founded?

Pop the Balloon app was founded in 2026.

Sources

1. Essence
2. Luv or Pop - App Store
3. Luv or Pop App - App Store
4. AfroTech
5. Dating News
6. Luv or Pop - Google Play
7. UrbanGeekz
8. Luv or Pop official site