Turn Up

Meet people through blind tests based on your favorite music

Turn Up takes the familiar swipe-based matching concept and gives it a fresh spin by putting music taste at the center of every interaction. Instead of endlessly scrolling through photos and bios, you build a profile around your favorite artists, songs and genres, then let the app’s algorithm generate custom blind tests to showcase your musical side.

The idea is simple but clever: to like someone, you can play their blind test and prove you know their tunes, send them a direct message, or just swipe right. When they reply, you’re matched and can chat freely. It’s a fun twist that encourages you to actually engage with people’s interests rather than just their pictures.

Turn Up also splits its social experience into two clear modes: dates mode for romance and friends mode for more casual connections. That makes it appealing whether you’re hunting for a partner, a concert buddy or someone to share playlists with. Music-oriented prompts help you flesh out your profile even if you’re not sure what to write, and this focus on sound over looks can make conversations feel more natural and less superficial.

The free version is perfectly usable, though there is a premium subscription for extra perks. It’s recurring but optional, and importantly, you can still enjoy unlimited blind tests without paying.

On the downside, Turn Up’s success will depend heavily on how many users are active near you and how diverse their musical tastes are. In quieter areas or niche genres, matches may feel sparse. Still, for anyone who believes shared playlists say more than profile photos ever could, Turn Up offers a refreshing, playful way to meet new people through music.