Trying to find true love using dating apps that focus on swiping is close to impossible. Sure, good looks is always a plus, but what women really want is someone they can connect with on a deeper level.

Apps like Tinder and Bumble are so played out at this point, and can seem useless for those looking for something more meaningful than getting played into a quick hook-up.

The Catch emphasizes on the gaming aspect of the dating game, allowing women to feel like they are starring in their own episode of The Bachelorette (hey, if it worked for Kaitlyn, it could work for us!).

“I grew tired of downloading all these dating apps that basically provided the same function – swipe if he’s hot,” said the Catch founder Shannon Ong. “I needed more than looks. I wanted personality. ‘”

Here’s how the Catch works: the woman is presented with four “contestants” that are picked as a potential match based on their information from Facebook and any additional info they provide on their account. The user then chooses three questions to ask her suitors. The men’s answers remain anonymous so that they are picked based on what the woman feels is the most compatible personality. This also means men won’t be rejected solely on how they look.

So I created a cross between The Dating Game and The Bachelorette where ‘ladies’ can meet ‘gents

Who better than to serve as an adviser during the app’s development than former Bachelorette contestant Chris Bukowski? With his previous experience with competing against other men to win the heart of a woman, plus his passion for apps and the digital space, it seems like the perfect fit.

“I honestly haven’t been on many dating apps in the past. I’ve used Tinder for a bit, but it wasn’t for me,” Bukowski told Tech Times. “I feel like those apps are more about either hooking up or getting someone that’s actually not the person that’s on the profile. (more…)