Coffee Meets Bagel – Full Review (New Zealand, 2025)
Updated . Independent editorial; partner links marked “Visit”.
- Best for: Slower, curated daily picks
- Age sweet spot: 24-40
- Coverage (NZ): Strongest in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
- Safety: Report/block, limited daily exposure reduces spam
- App Store (NZ): low-to-mid 4s out of 5 overall
- Google Play: mid-3s out of 5 overall
CMB limits quantity to boost quality. You get a handful of curated matches daily, with prompts that encourage specific openers. Great if swipe fatigue has set in.
Key features (NZ)
Core
- Daily curated bagels instead of endless swiping
- Prompts and conversation starters
- Discovery controls for age, distance, intent
- Limited daily likes to focus attention
Paid perks
- See who liked you; activity insights
- Rematch options and extra takes
- Priority visibility
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Lower time cost; less swipe fatigue
- Prompts lead to better openers
- Good for intentional, slower dating
Trade-offs
- Fewer daily options than swipe apps
- Smaller pools in smaller towns
- Some useful features paywalled
Pricing in New Zealand – guide
| Plan | Monthly (NZD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium tiers | Varies by age & market | See likes, insights, rematches, visibility tools. |
Tip: reply windows are brief – log in nightly to avoid missed connections.
Safety and privacy
- Report/block quickly on boundary issues
- First meets in public; share plans with a friend
- Keep contact info private until trust builds
Loveify verdict
Excellent for thoughtful NZ daters who prefer curation over volume. Pair with Hinge for more prompts or Tinder for additional reach.