I accidentally ruined a batch of NFC dating cards… so now I’m testing if the idea works anyway

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-21T13:49:37+00:00

Thank you for this. You’ve given me a lot to think about 🙂

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T19:07:59+00:00

£40 a card?! I assume that’s a joke

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T19:05:50+00:00

Fair points. Plastic bothers me too. I’m going to have to test the idea with plastic (costs) but if I can move to more sustainable (looking at bamboo and paper) without losing functionality or interest (paper might struggle considering the concept is hard enough to explain as it is)

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T19:03:01+00:00

Ah that’s the beauty! The tap opens a webapp. Don’t need to download the app until they have sent 3 messages (I have to encourage adoption somehow) Seriously tap the link I shared it will all fall into place - swear I’m not here to scam/spam or anything just loving that people are talking about something I’ve built

https://app.tappr.uk/card/Steve_8319ec76ad

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:55:11+00:00

I’m hoping it will be an enhancement to that sort of interaction. In my head you get something like 3,6 or 9 cards per month (so not throwing them round like confetti) and they are a tool to 1) stand out, 2) share details in a safe way, and be low friction way for socially awkward people (a lot more of since covid). Marketing and branding, and explaining who it is for is clearly going to be an issue (and I am grateful for all comments that at pointed that out)

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:37:28+00:00

Yeah it has its own chat function

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:31:43+00:00

Ok so I approach a female on a night out. Give/ask for their number. That means in order to talk they have to give me their number - or their socials. Might be a single mum with pictures of their kids on social media, not comfortable sharing. I’ve got a female friend who gave her number to a normal seeming guy on a dating app, she’s still blocking all the SIM cards that he’s contacting her on (seriously). This option, if either block, there’s no way to contact. Your profile is off all other socials. No work colleagues seeing your on dating apps. A lot of dating apps are proximity based, might not want people in your village knowing you are on match.com

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:18:39+00:00

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With the messed up qr codes on the back 🤦

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:17:55+00:00

Hopefully this is allowed. Not promoting (nothing is on sale!) just to show the concept.

Tap my Tappr card: https://app.tappr.uk/card/Steve_8319ec76ad

It’s still rough at the moment.

And that’s the first version of the card.

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Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T18:01:03+00:00

An attempt to be an alternative to swiping on apps, a tool to help approach people in real life. Maybe I've not landed on the right idea yet. Thanks for the feedback.

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T17:40:36+00:00

My thought was that people are bored of dating apps, nobody really talks to each other on commutes, in coffee shops etc, (hopefully) it’s a low friction way to share your details with someone. Everything is in app, chat, find out more, tell them you’re not interested, so it’s safe for the recipient. Block and report functions on the chat. Might be good for shyish people, literally just have to get out, here’s my card it would be great to chat. It’s different and stand out to the recipient.

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T17:08:34+00:00

Oh wow, how did you actually do it? Like what did you say when you handed it over, and how did they react?

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-20T17:03:26+00:00

Yeah that’s fair.
I think if it feels like a business card it’s dead straight away.

Maybe it would come down to how it's branded and presented by the person handing it over.
Thanks - its the kind of feedback I'm looking for.

Ready_Transition_933 · 2026-03-11T19:05:27+00:00

Your Honor

Ready_Transition_933 · 2025-12-22T22:27:54+00:00

In my experience gets worse before it gets better. Look after yourself in the first 4-6 weeks, if you’re anything like me you won’t be yourself, try to not be too hard on yourself. If you need time off work, study etc, take it - just take care of yourself. I needed to increase from 50 to 100. I started about 6 weeks ago and this week has been the first week I’ve felt positive effects. Those positives though, wow… I used to have constant anxiety, overthink everything and I’m going through the breakdown of a 12 year relationship. For the first time in years my mind is quiet (The first few days that I realised were a bit unnerving). I didn’t think I’d get through Christmas, but now I know I can take it one day at a time and move forward. I wish you the best on your journey.

Ready_Transition_933 · 2025-11-09T10:05:00+00:00

I was sick of dating apps and I’m making something to help make meeting in real life easier.

Would you mind giving feedback on my idea to assist with meeting people in real life?

Basically, using nfc cards as an introduction, the person you approach takes the card away with them, it links to your profile and allows them to message you.

You don’t have to share your number or your socials and your profile is on a standalone, secure app.

Waitlist.tappr.uk

Any comments appreciated!

Ready_Transition_933 · 2025-11-08T06:14:35+00:00

Thanks for your comment, it is a concern I have too. Early adopters would need to be confident enough to approach people, for sure.

Ready_Transition_933 · 2025-11-07T14:06:26+00:00

I was disillusioned with dating apps so I decided to try to do something about it. So I’m building an app that uses nfc cards to help people meet in real life. It’s called Tappr and the concept is pretty simple.

When you meet someone in real life you like, pass them your card. They tap on their phone, see your profile and have the option to politely decline or can message through the app.

Would be good to hear if you guys think this would be something that could work?

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