Where Signal works
Where does Signal work?
Signal lists real check-in locations on Radar — bars, cafés, and other public rooms — with coverage growing across the United States. You only appear live when you check in at a listed venue in person. The globe on this site reflects the same network; not every location has someone live at once.
What is Signal?+
Signal is IRL-first dating for grown, intentional singles. You check in when you're physically at a bar, café, gallery, or other room, see who else is live there as anonymous auras, and send one deliberate signal. Matches only happen when you both choose it — then you connect in real life.
Who is Signal for?+
Single professionals and intentional daters who want to meet someone in the same room — not another endless feed from the couch. If you're looking for volume swiping, playing games, or hiding a relationship behind an app, Signal isn't built for that.
How is this different from swipe apps?+
There's no infinite deck. You can only signal people in the same room as you, right now — which makes the opener honest ('we're both here') instead of a rehearsed line. One signal, not fifty.
Who can see me when I'm live?+
Only people checked into the same room during your check-in window. You appear as an anonymous aura — a vibe and a few interests — with your photos locked and blurred. Your name, photos, and dating profile unlock only after a mutual match and a deliberate reveal.
What happens when I send a signal?+
They get a notification with your note. If they signal back, it's a mutual match: chat, compatibility answers, and the full profile reveal unlock. If they pass on your signal, you won't get a rejection notice — the request simply doesn't become a match. If they never respond, nothing is sent either way.
Can someone contact me without matching?+
No. Chat only opens after a mutual signal. The only unsolicited thing anyone can send is the single signal itself — and you can report or block anyone who misuses it.
What is Signal+?+
Premium membership for intentional daters: see who signaled you before you decide, plus up to 50 signals per day. Signal+ Yearly may include a 7-day free trial where available in the App Store for eligible subscribers; monthly is available in the app with no trial. Free members get 3 intentional signals per day. One-time signal packs add extra sends when the room is worth it — without subscribing. Pricing is set by Apple for your region.
How do check-ins work — do I have to prove I'm there?+
You check in from the app when you arrive IRL. Check-ins are time-bound and expire automatically. Optional arrival prompts can notify you when you're near a listed room on Radar (with location permission). The server checks that your GPS is within about 500 meters of the venue before a check-in succeeds. You can browse Radar from anywhere, but you only appear live to others in a room after a successful check-in.
How do I report or block someone?+
Every profile, live room, and chat has report and block built in. Blocking hides you from each other in rooms, signals, and chat. Reports are reviewed by our team in the admin safety queue — not an automated bot verdict. See the Safety page for details.
Does Signal read my photos?+
Before upload, profile and chat images can be scanned on your iPhone with Apple’s Sensitive Content Analysis (when enabled on your device). We don’t run a separate human review on every photo. Messages and images are stored so we can deliver chat and handle abuse reports — they are not end-to-end encrypted like Signal Messenger. See the Privacy Policy.
Are my messages end-to-end encrypted?+
No. Chat is protected in transit with HTTPS/TLS and limited on the server with access controls (only mutual matches can read a thread). Message text is stored in our database so the app can sync history, push notifications, and safety workflows — we do not offer Signal Messenger–style E2E encryption today.
How do I delete my account?+
In the app: You tab → Delete Account. Deletion is permanent and removes your profile, signals, and chats. You can also email connect@monarch-labs.com for help.