Frequently asked questions

What is Pookie?

Pookie is a modern social discovery platform built around real-world connection. Instead of optimizing for endless messaging, it's designed to help people meet sooner, share real experiences, and let chemistry play out in person rather than through a screen.

Is this a dating app?

Not in the traditional sense. Dating apps are usually built around swiping through profiles and chatting indefinitely. Pookie is built around discovery and shared moments — it's for meeting people and creating real experiences, whatever form that connection ends up taking.

What is "Vibe Mode" and how is it different from a permanent profile label?

Vibe Mode lets you signal the kind of energy you're open to right now — casual, adventurous, low-key, ready to make plans — instead of locking you into one fixed category forever. People change day to day, and we think the app should reflect that instead of flattening you into a static label.

Is the invite feature real, or just a demo?

It's real. Send someone an invite from the homepage and they'll actually get an email with a place, date, and time — they can accept, suggest another time, or decline, no account needed on either side. It's free to use, with a fair rate limit to keep it spam-free.

Is my data safe? Who can see what I submit?

Your information is stored in a database with no public read access at all — the site itself can never read, list, or export it back out, only insert new submissions through a validating server. Only we can view it, and only through a private, authenticated tool. See our privacy policy for full details.

Is Pookie live yet? When can I use the full app?

The invite feature is live today. The rest of the product — Meet Mode, Nearby Discovery, the full Vibe Mode experience — is still in early access, being validated before we build it. Joining the waitlist is the best way to hear first if and when that changes.

Do I need to pay anything right now?

No. Everything on this site — the waitlist and the invite feature — is free during this early-access phase. We're not charging for anything.

What happens after I join the waitlist?

We'll email you to confirm your spot, then keep your details on file so we can reach out as things develop. Joining doesn't obligate you to anything, and you can ask us to delete your data at any time. Referring friends with your personal link moves you up the list.

Can I suggest a different name than "Pookie"?

Go for it — we know the name is a little unconventional, and we're genuinely open to hearing your take — email us any time.

How do I get in touch?

Email us any time at hello@addify.ae, or visit the contact page. We're a small early-access project, so replies may take a bit of time, but we read everything.

Can I delete my data?

Yes, any time and with no questions asked. Just email hello@addify.ae with the details you submitted, and we'll remove them.