# Efficient Matchmaking Apps 'Pear' is a Social Networking Application That's Focused on Romance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-networking-application References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/pear) & [pear.me](http://www.pear.me) Finding a mate online can be a somewhat difficult task, so 'Pear' is a social networking application that focuses on making the experience easier for everyone. Pairing a user up with two potential matches at a time, 'Pear' works on finding out who you like, who you are less into and who you are interested in the most. 'Pear' is powered by a [Nobel prize-winning algorithm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romantic-chemistry-predictor) that was developed by Lloyd Shapley and David Gale that they published in a work entitled 'The Stability of Marriage.' Online dating has become a popular way for busy professionals to passively get involved with other singles in a casual manner. The 'Pear' social networking application aims to help be a way for singles to find mates that are more up their alley for a [longterm relationship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriage-mate) rather than just a companion that's good for a few dates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Niche Matchmaking Apps:** Creating matchmaking apps that cater to specific interests or preferences can help users find their ideal partner. - **Algorithms in Dating Apps:** Incorporating Nobel prize-winning algorithms in dating apps can improve matchmaking accuracy and enhance user experience. - **Long-term Relationship-focused Apps:** Building dating apps that prioritize long-term relationships over casual dating can appeal to professionals looking for committed partners. ### Where This Applies - **Online Dating Industry:** Innovations in dating apps can disrupt the online dating industry by providing more effective and efficient matchmaking services. - **Social Media Industry:** Combining social networking and dating could transform the social media industry by creating more meaningful connections and communities. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** Incorporating AI-powered algorithms in dating apps can revolutionize the artificial intelligence industry by creating more sophisticated and accurate matchmaking systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Matchmaking Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app.md) - [Fruit-Themed Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitz-1.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchmaker-apps.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-dating.md) - [Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procreate-match.md) - [AI Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-matchmaker.md) - [Mature Dating Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir.md) - [Personality-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bokay-app.md)