Building a Real-Time Couples Quiz Without an App
Source: Dev.to
The Problem
Most relationship products today assume users will download an app, sign up, and onboard. In reality, couples are impatient—if something takes more than a few seconds to start, they simply won’t try it together.
The original issue wasn’t a lack of quizzes; it was the moment many couples recognize:
- Awkward video calls
- Long silences
- “What should we talk about?”
Existing solutions added friction with mandatory accounts, personality profiling, and long setup flows. Couples don’t want to configure a product together; they just want to start.
The Solution: SyncWithLove
I built SyncWithLove – a real‑time couples quiz that works entirely in the browser, with no app and no signup.
Core Constraints
- Minimum experience that still creates connection
- Zero‑install friction
- Easy sharing via link
- Instant operation on video calls
- No personal data storage
Trade‑offs
- Harder session management
- Fewer long‑term user identities
- More engineering complexity around real‑time sync
These trade‑offs were acceptable because emotional products need trust before retention.
Synchronous Experience
Instead of “answer now, compare later,” the experience is synchronous:
- See your partner typing
- Answers appear instantly
- React in the moment
This shift makes the product feel less like a quiz and dramatically increases engagement.
Intent‑Based Categories
Rather than dumping hundreds of questions, SyncWithLove uses intent‑based categories:
- Romantic
- Fun
- Deep
- Spicy
- Long‑distance friendly
Couples choose the mood first, not the content. Emotion‑first navigation proved far more effective than feature‑heavy dashboards.
Key Lessons
- Speed is emotional – quick start builds trust.
- Less UI creates more conversation – simplicity encourages interaction.
- Trust beats analytics early on – users care more about privacy than metrics.
- Together > Personalization – shared experiences outweigh individualized features.
Who This Is For
SyncWithLove isn’t meant to replace therapy or deep relationship tools. It’s for:
- Couples on video calls
- Long‑distance partners
- People who want a quick moment of connection
- Anyone who wants to talk, laugh, or think together
Sometimes one good question is enough.
Ongoing Iteration
I’m continuing to iterate based on:
- Real couple usage
- Drop‑off moments
- Feedback from builders and users
If you’re interested in lightweight, real‑time web experiences—or emotional product design—I’d love your thoughts.
You can try the product here: https://syncwithlove.com