CougarD Review

Overview

Looking for an older woman but don’t know where to start?

If you answered ‘yes’ to that question then you may want to read on. This article has been written to give you an idea of the ways you can find what you are looking for in a safe and secure way all in the comfort of your own home. It has long been a desire of older women to meet younger men and vice versa but with the aid of today’s technology this is no longer just a desire but something you can turn into a reality.

There are a huge number of dating sites that may say that they cater for people looking to meet  other people of different ages but the truth is most of them are full of fake profiles and high sign-up fees. CougarD is different from this because it isn’t a dating site but an app that you can easily download on to your phone right now.

How do I know which site or app is best for me? The truth to that is you don’t! Not without scouring the internet and finding one by trial and error. Apps need to be approved by ‘Google play’ and the ‘App store’ for them to be able to run. The difference this makes is huge, as it means they have been screened before they are able to be run so they are a lot less susceptible to scammers and are guaranteed to be genuine dating apps. CougarD has been approved by both!

How Does CougarD Work?

If you are looking to meet an older woman, then you should definitely download this app. Its attractive loading page is carried on throughout its entire app with easy to use and quick loading pages that enable you to quickly find the people that will be interested in the same things as you.

If you’ve come across this page in search of an older man and feel that your needs haven’t been catered for don’t be disheartened yet as CougarD have you covered. They are also the co-creators of an app called SugarD which has been specifically designed much in the way CougarD has, but the other way around. So, if you’re looking to date a sugar daddy or just interested in meeting a more mature man then check SugarD out, you won’t be disappointed.  

Profiles & Sign Up Procress

When downloading the app you will be taken to a registration page that require a few details form you in order for you to start browsing the huge database of older women and younger men that are ready and waiting. If you are unsure whether or not you want to fully commit then you can opt for the free browsing option which will enable you to search for men and women in the age range and area of your choosing. Although the free option does limit the amount of messages you can send it does give you a great taste of what you can enjoy if you upgrade to a premium membership.

Interface & Communication Features

CougarD gives you the option to enter as little or as much information as you choose on your profile, which will determine how well they are able to match you with someone. Having said that, even with the least amount of information added you will still be able to search for people that take your fancy. You can search for people looking for genuine connections, no-strings encounters or just online fun which only makes it even easier to get straight to what you are looking for without the hours spent looking.

You will be able to message cougars and send them voice messages. In terms of their matching process, we don’t know how complex the algorithm is. If we had to guess, we wouldn’t say it’s very thorough as they don’t provide much information about it. But we know what it looks for – it analyzes your choice of an ideal date, as well as your lifestyle, hobbies, and desires.

Overall, we think the app is easy to use. It looks good and its features are easy to navigate. The app is free to download, which is the cherry on top.

Privacy Verification & Safety

CougarD has been created with privacy and safety at the forefront of its principals. They understand that looking for someone of a different age isn’t without its discrimination and they have provided its users with a platform that enables people to do this with ease. All of the users on the app go through a strict screening process that keeps unwanted members out and wanted member safe. Any payments made on the app are done so using a secure third party payment process. CougarD users are provided with the security that they’d expect from any app along with additional feature of ‘discreet billing’ available.

The platform has a 24-hour review mechanism that lets users report any account they think is fake. Their team would assess the individual, making sure that it’s not a bot or a fake account. The feature not only keeps frauds at bay, but it also gets rid of users that are being inappropriate. In terms of what will happen to their account, they will be banned.

People can also be removed if they post hateful content. CougarD says they want to create a safe environment for older women, so security online is a priority. If you visit their Privacy Policy, there is a range of activities they do not support.  You can report accounts if they go against any of them.

All of this sounds great, but we don’t know how thorough their review process is. Countless individuals say they’ve come across fake accounts, and widely inappropriate people, yet their accounts are still present.

Since you’re joining a dating app, you’re going to have sensitive information on it. You may wonder what they do with your data. You can read their Privacy Policy– it runs through exactly what happens. We have to say, it’s quite short and readable. It is worded well too. However, we don’t know how truthful the platform is being. There could be loopholes they aren’t talking about.

In terms of how safe they are from getting hacked, we are not sure. Its competitors have military encryptions, keeping hackers at bay. Unfortunately, CougarD hasn’t made the encryption they use public. As of now, they haven’t been attacked.

Price & Payment

As mentioned, you can use the app for free. But you’re better off getting a paid membership. However, you can only get them with your iTunes account, and it will be charged. You don’t have to worry about the safety of your purchases. As discussed, you are sent to a verified portal.

In terms of the packages available, there are 4. They aren’t too pricey. You can pick a membership up for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. Here are their prices:

• 1 month –  $29.99
• 3 month – $28.33
• 6 month – $23.33
• 12 month – $20.83

You can make the subscriptions renew automatically. You can disable this if you want. The app will charge you 24 hours before your plan is about to end. If you want to delete your account (more on this below), you won’t be able to if you’re midway through a subscription. Other dating sites/apps let you talk to their support team and get it done, but CougarD is strict about this.

Customer Support

If you want to reach out to them, you will have to fill a contact form out. Their team is not the fastest, so don’t expect a reply in a day. Not only are they slow to reply, but they’re not the most helpful. Some users have reported that they aren’t very friendly either. Unfortunately, you don’t get access to a call center to reach out to. This is a shame as many of their competitors offer this.

There is no blog section. If there was one, you could have used it to remedy your issue. The platform doesn’t offer a help page either.

Unfortunately, we have no idea about when their support team is available. If we had to guess, we’d say 8 AM-5 PM Monday to Friday.

The app has accounts on countless social media. You could reach out to them and get a reply, especially on Twitter.

Account Deletion

To close an account, you will have to go to your account settings. There will be an option to delete profiles. Once it’s done, your account would permanently be deleted. This includes the messages and pictures you’ve received. If you’re wondering whether you can use the same email to create a new account, CougarD has not made this clear.

We’re glad to say that you aren’t charged for this. It’s also pretty quick. That being said, you won’t be able to delete it if you’re in the middle of a subscription. As mentioned earlier, they are strict about this.

You can deactivate an account too. You will find the feature in your Account Settings. When you log back in, your account will return. Once it’s deactivated, it will basically “hide” from others. To do this, you aren’t charged as well.

Pros vs. Cons

With that out of the way, let’s run through the app’s pros and cons. This will help you know if you should work with them or not.

Pros

Profiles & Registration

The platform does not have a lengthy registration process. But you will be asked a range of things, helping its algorithm find you the cougar of your dreams.

Interface & Communication Features

The app looks good. It is also easy to use, and free to download. We appreciate that you can communicate with others for free. As mentioned, there is an algorithm that’ll help you find the right one.

Privacy verification & Safety

The 24-hour review mechanism filters unwanted accounts from the app.

Account Deletion

You can easily close an account or deactivate one. You won’t be charged for this.

Cons

Interface & Communication Features

Although they use an algorithm, we don’t know how reliable it is. 

Privacy Verification & Safety

The app does not have military-level encryption.

Customer Service

Their customer support is not the best. We’re disappointed that you don’t get access to a call center either.

Account Deletion

You can only get rid of accounts if you’re done with your subscription.

Final Thoughts

The difference that CougarD has to the other dating apps out there is quite simple; it offers a more reliable and more personal experience than the other apps that don’t go to the lengths that CougarD goes to in order to meet the requirements that you want. They have more in-depth searching options, a huge database of both men and women and can offer a secure environment to go about your search knowing that your details and interest are being taken care of. CougarD has always seen themselves as more of a club than a dating app which sets them apart from the generic apps.

If you’re not sure whether this app is for you then why not download it and give the free options a try. And even if you go ahead and upgrade your account then change your mind, don’t worry the people at CougarD are so sure that this won’t happen that they have set up fast and reliable return policies in order to make sure you don’t lose out. At the end of the day, if you are interested in having fun or meeting your future life-long partner then I would definitely start with them.