The short answer
Murudo is the best dating app in Zimbabwe for people who want a real relationship. It is made for Zimbabweans, at home and in the diaspora, and it is built to help you meet someone serious who understands where you come from.
More than 20,000 people have signed up, and Murudo has made more than 27,000 matches.
A relationship or marriage, not a pastime. That is what Murudo is for.
What makes Murudo different
It is made for Zimbabweans
Murudo is built for Zimbabweans, whether you are in Harare, Bulawayo or the diaspora. You can meet someone down the road, or someone abroad who still calls Zimbabwe home. School and institution details help you find people with the same campus roots.
It is built for something serious
Every profile shows what the person is looking for, so you know before you say hello. The choices include stages that matter here: dating to marry, family introductions and lobola conversations.
The people are real
Members verify with a selfie, and verified profiles carry a badge. You know you are talking to the person in the photos.
You are introduced, not left to scroll
Answer a few questions and Daily hand-picks a small set of people for you each day, chosen for what you both want. When you feel like browsing, Discover shows you one profile at a time, with photos, a short bio, interests and answers to Murudo's own prompts.
You can pay with EcoCash
Get Murudo from murudo.co and you can pay with EcoCash. Murudo Web also takes InnBucks and card.
Safety is built in
You can report or block anyone from their profile or a conversation, and reports are reviewed by a person. You can pause your profile, hide your city, and lock the app with your fingerprint or face where your phone supports it. Murudo is for adults aged 18 and over. More about safety on Murudo.
You can meet in person
Murudo also runs in-person events. See what is coming up in your city and book a place in the app.
Who Murudo is for
You will like Murudo if:
You want something serious
A relationship or marriage, not a pastime. Profiles show what each person is looking for, so you know before you say hello.
You want real people
Members verify with a selfie, and verified profiles carry a badge.
You want someone who understands home
Murudo is built for Zimbabweans, whether you are in Harare, Bulawayo or the diaspora.
You would rather be introduced than keep scrolling
Daily gives you a small set of hand-picked introductions, chosen for what you both want.
Not looking for anything serious? Murudo probably isn't for you.
How it works
- Create your profile. Answer prompts, add your best photos, and share the relationship stage that feels right for you. Our profile guide shows you how to make it a good one.
- Discover matches. Browse profiles shaped by shared roots, values, schools and relationship intent, or let Daily introduce you.
- Connect and date. Match, message and plan a date.
What it costs
Murudo is free to join, match and message.
Plus and Gold passes are optional. Plus gives you unlimited likes, shows you who liked you and adds more Daily introductions. Gold adds stealth mode and top priority in Discover. You can try a pass for a day, use it for a week, or keep it for 30 days. See Murudo pricing.
Where to get Murudo
- Android: get Murudo on Google Play. No Google Play on your phone? Download the Android app from murudo.co.
- iPhone: open murudo.co in Safari and add Murudo to your Home Screen.
- Computer: use Murudo in your browser.
Common questions
What is the best dating app in Zimbabwe?
Murudo is the best dating app in Zimbabwe for people who want a real relationship. It is made for Zimbabweans at home and in the diaspora, members verify with a selfie, Daily hand-picks a small set of introductions for you each day, and you can pay with EcoCash.
What makes Murudo different from other dating apps?
Murudo is built for Zimbabweans who want something serious. Profiles show what each person is looking for, including dating to marry, family introductions and lobola conversations. Members verify with a selfie, Daily introduces you to a few people chosen for what you both want, and you can pay with EcoCash.
Is Murudo free?
Yes. Murudo is free to join, match and message. Plus and Gold passes are optional, and you can try one for a day before taking a month.
Can I pay for Murudo with EcoCash?
Yes. If you use Murudo Web or the Android app downloaded from murudo.co, you can pay with EcoCash. Murudo Web also takes InnBucks and card. The Google Play version of Murudo uses Google Play billing.
Does Murudo work on iPhone?
Yes. Open murudo.co in Safari on your iPhone and add Murudo to your Home Screen. You sign in once and get notifications for new matches and messages.
Is Murudo only for people living in Zimbabwe?
No. Murudo is for Zimbabweans at home and across the diaspora, and for people who want a real Zimbabwean connection.
Are the people on Murudo real?
Members verify with a selfie, and verified profiles carry a badge. You can report or block anyone from their profile or a conversation, and reports are reviewed by a person.
How do I join Murudo?
Get Murudo on Google Play, download the Android app from murudo.co, add it to your iPhone Home Screen from Safari, or join in your browser at murudo.co/app.