The story
Built with media brand Betches, Ship let your friends browse and swipe on your behalf, with a group chat running commentary. It was a genuinely fun twist that never converted novelty into a durable user base. Match Group wound it down in early 2023.
What it did well
- Novel friends-swipe-for-you concept
- Made dating social and fun
- Free
Why it faded
- Shut down in 2023
- Gimmick faded fast
- Small user base
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