Ohlala is a paid dating app hailing from Berlin that allows users to sign up and provide compensation in exchange for companionship. The notion behind the app is that the dates are paid, meaning those seeking dates can search for eligible suitors and pay an hourly fee to enjoy their company.
The Ohlala app works for both men and women seeking each other's company. While the app doesn't boast its services for creating longterm relationships, it is instead designed for short-term engagement that the company describes is ideal for "whether you want to grab dinner, stroll into a party,or jump into bed." Users first make a profile, set the price for their time and dates they can hangout before making their profile open. From there, conversation can be initiated to establish a hangout. The app boasts safety and privacy by ensuring that users control who views their profile and who they choose to meet in person.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Paid Companionship Apps
- Creating paid companionship apps providing compensation for company
- Short-term Engagement Services
- Offering short-term engagement services for monetization
- Safety and Privacy Features
- Incorporating safety and privacy features for user control
Industries Being Reshaped
- Online Dating
- Opportunities for disruption in online dating with paid dating platforms
- Gig Economy
- A new segment in the gig economy with paid companionship services
- Hospitality
- Incorporating paid companionship services as a part of the hospitality industry
