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Closed beta · Sri Lanka

Meet the person,not the picture.

Pearmo is an anonymous, psychology-matched dating app. There's no swiping and no public photos, just a few real matches a day, and conversations that open only when you both say yes.

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Free · 18+ · Opens a Google Form

Illustrated fox and wolf avatars on a café date under string lights
The same café date, with the two people shown as themselves
AvatarPerson

On Pearmo you're your avatar. Your photo stays hidden unless you choose to show it.

Show up as an animal that feels like you.

  • The Fox · Playful
  • The Wolf · Loyal
  • The Cat · Independent
  • The Owl · Thoughtful
  • The Deer · Gentle
  • The Lion · Confident
  • The Rabbit · Warm
  • The Panther · Mysterious
  • The Otter · Easygoing
  • The Tiger · Bold
  • The Koala · Calm
  • The Hawk · Focused
  • The Swan · Graceful
  • The Bear · Steady
  • The Dog · Devoted
  • The Hedgehog · Guarded

Why Pearmo exists

Dating apps have a trust problem.

What we heard
“Every dating app here feels like it was built around hookups. I just want to know the person on the other side is real, without putting my face on the internet.”

A recurring theme on r/SriLanka and in our survey

What we built

We surveyed 93 people before writing a line of code. Women told us the same two things again and again. They don't trust that other users are real, and they don't want their photos out there. Every app felt built around hookups, so we built the opposite.

93
people surveyed before we started building
2
answers we heard again and again: “are they real?” and “not my photos”
0
swipes in Pearmo, just curated matches instead

How it works

Slow by design.

Real screens from the Pearmo app, not mockups.

  1. Pearmo personality radar screen showing six trait scores
    1

    Answer honestly. It can't be gamed.

    A psychology-based questionnaire built on the Big Five and reverse-scored, so playing it cool doesn't work. Your trait scores always stay private.

  2. Pearmo trait scores screen breaking down personality dimensions
    2

    Get a few curated matches a day.

    No swiping, no endless grid. Compatibility does the heavy lifting and brings you a handful of people actually worth your time.

  3. Pearmo music match screen comparing shared music taste
    3

    Talk only when you both say yes.

    Nobody can message you unless you both agree, and either of you can lock chat again. A shared music match gives you something real to start with.

  4. Pearmo about screen showing what a user is looking for
    4

    Say what you're actually here for.

    Something serious? Say it up front. Pearmo profiles lead with values, ambition and emotional depth, not gym selfies.

Pearmo profile screen showing an animal avatar above an about tab with intent, age range and values

Inside the app

Profiles that lead with substance

Your avatar comes first, followed by what you're looking for, the ages you're open to and what you value in a partner. Your photos come last.

Illustrated fox and wolf avatars laughing over an icebreaker game on a sofaThe same sofa scene, with the two people shown as themselves

Icebreakers

Skip the “hey”.

Optional icebreaker games give you something real to talk about, so the first message isn't a cold “hey”.

  • Would you rather
  • 20 questions
  • Draw together
  • Music match

Play them any time in a connection, or not at all. Chat never waits for a game.

The science bit

Matched on who you are.

Six research-backed dimensions, drawn from the Big Five and attachment theory. We measure them properly, using reverse-scored items and validated scales, then match people whose traits actually work together.

Only you can see this. Your matches never see your trait scores. Compatibility is computed, not exposed.

Example profile

Openness: 4 out of 5. Conscientiousness: 3 out of 5. Extraversion: 3.5 out of 5. Agreeableness: 4 out of 5. Emotional stability: 2 out of 5. Attachment security: 4 out of 5Openness4.0Conscient.3.0Extraversion3.5Agreeable.4.0Stability2.0Security4.0
  • Openness4.0Curious, creative, open to new ideas
  • Conscientiousness3.0Organized, reliable, goal-driven
  • Extraversion3.5Where you draw your social energy
  • Agreeableness4.0Warm, empathetic, cooperative
  • Emotional stability2.0Calm and steady under stress
  • Attachment security4.0Comfort with closeness and trust

Safety, not vibes

Your face. Your call.

Anonymity for you doesn't mean anonymity for bad actors. Every layer of Pearmo assumes trust has to be earned by the platform first.

  • Photo hidden

    Your photos stay private

    No public photo grid. You show up as your avatar, and a real photo appears only if you add one and choose to show it.

  • Chat locked · both must agree

    Consent gates everything

    Chat and photo sharing stay locked until both people opt in, and either of you can lock them again at any time. Slowing down is the feature.

  • Selfie checked by a person

    Real-person verification

    An optional selfie check, reviewed by a real person, confirms someone real is behind the account. Every profile shows how far it's verified, and the app spells out what a badge does and doesn't mean.

  • Report · Rate

    Report anyone, rate every connection

    You can report someone at any point, and rate a connection after it ends. Ratings feed an internal trust score.

Questions, answered

Everything you're wondering.

Still curious about something? Email pearmo.app@gmail.com. It reaches the team directly.

Privacy & safety

Do I have to upload my photo?

No. Pearmo has no public photo grid. You appear to other users as your chosen animal avatar. Once you've verified, you can add a real profile photo, and it stays hidden unless you choose to show it. Sending photos inside a chat needs both of you to agree first.

How does Pearmo make sure people are real?

Verification is optional, and every profile shows its level. A selfie check, reviewed by a real person, confirms there's someone real behind the account. Unverified accounts are matched mainly with each other, and sharing photos in a chat needs both people verified. A national ID check that also confirms age is planned but not switched on yet. Verification isn't a background check, and it doesn't vouch for how anyone will behave.

Can my matches see my personality scores?

No. Your trait scores are visible only to you. Compatibility is computed on our side and never exposed as raw numbers to anyone you match with.

Why can't I message someone straight away?

Chat is deliberately gated. Both people have to accept the connection and agree to open chat, and either of you can lock it again later. Icebreaker games, including comparing music taste, give you something real to start from, so the first message isn't a cold "hey".

Matching

What is Pearmo?

Pearmo is an anonymous, psychology-matched dating app launching first in Sri Lanka. Instead of swiping through photos, you complete a Big Five personality questionnaire, choose an animal avatar to appear as, and receive a few curated, compatibility-matched people each day. Chat unlocks only when both people consent.

How does personality matching work?

You answer a questionnaire built on the Big Five personality traits plus attachment theory, covering six dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, emotional stability and attachment security. Items are reverse-scored, so answering strategically doesn't improve your results. Pearmo then matches people whose trait profiles are genuinely compatible.

Is Pearmo only for serious relationships?

Pearmo is built for people looking for something real, and profiles lead with intent so you can state what you're actually after. It isn't designed for hookups. The slower, consent-gated flow is the whole point.

The beta

When does Pearmo launch?

Pearmo is in an invite-only closed beta with a small group in Sri Lanka. There's no public launch date yet. Join the beta and you'll hear about the launch before it's public.

Is Pearmo free?

The beta is free, with no payments anywhere in it. We'll confirm what the app itself costs before launch, and beta testers will hear first.

Where is Pearmo available?

Only in Sri Lanka for now, through the invite-only closed beta. Other markets will follow once the first release is stable.

What happens to my data when the beta ends?

We delete the beta data: accounts, profiles, messages, connections, matches and any verification images. Nothing carries over to a public launch. Your sign-up form answers are deleted too, and you can ask us to delete them sooner.

Join the closed beta

Be there when the masks come off.

Pearmo is in an early, invite-only test with a small group in Sri Lanka. Tell us a little about yourself, and we'll send your invite to your WhatsApp and email.

Join the beta

Free · 18+ · Opens a Google Form

  1. 1Fill in the formYour first name, phone number, email and a few questions about you. It's a Google Form.
  2. 2Get your inviteWhen it's ready, we send it to your WhatsApp and email.
  3. 3Open PearmoFollow the link in your invite, sign in with your phone number, and pick your animal.

Who can join

  • You're 18 or older
  • You're in Sri Lanka
  • You have a Sri Lankan mobile number for the SMS sign-in code
  • You have an Android phone or an iPhone
  • You're joining as yourself, with one account

What to expect

It's free
No payments or card details anywhere in the beta.
It's early
Some things will break. Telling us is the most useful thing you can do.
The people are real
Other testers are real people, and you can genuinely end up talking to someone.
It ends cleanly
When the beta ends we delete the beta data. Nothing carries over.

Your answers go to a private Google Sheet only our team can open. We delete them when the beta ends, or sooner if you ask. Read the beta terms

Pearmo is built by a small team in Colombo. Every email reaches us directly.

Already invited?

Get Pearmo on your phone

No app store needed. Pearmo runs in your phone's browser and sits on your Home Screen like any other app.

  1. 1Open pearmo.com/getScan the code with your phone's camera, or tap the button on your phone.
  2. 2Sign in with your phone numberYou'll get a code by SMS. There's no password.
  3. 3Add it to your Home ScreenPearmo shows you how. On iPhone, that's also what turns on notifications.

Pearmo isn't in the App Store or Google Play. The web app is the same Pearmo, with nothing to download from a store.

Your sign-in stays on your device, and signing out removes it.

Not invited yet? Join the beta.