A new dating app claims to be 'putting the excitement back into dating ' by pushing users ' personalities ahead of their looks . Much like Tinder - the notorious dating app responsible for making 'swipe left ' a cultural reference - FuzzyBanter can hook you up with people living in your area . But rather than have singles base their dating choices on potentially cringeworthy profile pictures , the app 'fuzzes ' your face to let your listed interests do the matchmaking instead . New dating app FuzzyBanter blurs out profile pictures to let the listed interests and personality traits of its users become the the main attraction . All FuzzyBanter dating profile pictures are blurred to start off with ( pictured right ) , though you can reveal what you look like further down the line . Age , height and ethnicity can still be used as search filters , to help people find their perfect match ( pictured left ) Claiming to 'bring courtship back to the 21st century ' , the app allows users to list up to ten interests when they sign up , along with a 160 character bio . You 'll also need to enter your age , height , location , star sign and ethnicity , which can all be used as filters for potential dates to find what they 're looking for . Once your vitals are in and your profile set up , you can search people by their proximity to you , just like on Tinder , and give anyone you like a thumbs up , or 'nudge ' . If a person you 've 'nudged ' gives you a nudge back , congratulations , you 've made a match and can now start messaging . Blending Facebook 's Poke button with Tinder 's swipe left or swipe right function , FuzzyBanter asks you to swipe right to 'nudge ' a person you like . If they nudge you back , you have a match and can start chatting . Once you 've reached the messaging stage with a potential date , this is where the fuzzy fun really begins . Though the idea behind the app is find matches based on your common interests and compatibility , singles do n't have to agree to a blind date . Both participants have the option to either partially or fully reveal their profile picture , before anyone has shelled out for dinner or a drink . Found a FuzzyBanter match ? Once you 've started a conversation you can chose to reveal as much of your profile picture as you like , by altering the level of fuziness using the sliding scale . Stuck for words ? The messaging feature in the dating app includes a long list of conversation templates , some far more flirty than others , to help even the shiest of daters get the ball rolling . Launching last night with a VIP bash in London , the app already has celebrity backing from the likes of Eastenders ' Danny Dyer , actresses Lisa Faulkner and Angela Griffin , Apprentice winner Mark Wright , and TOWIE cast members Elliot Wright , Jessica Wright and James Argent . Founded by Allen James Scriven and Michael John Caine , FuzzyBanter is aimed at people aged between 18 and 45 , looking for the perfect match . The app can even help you kick off the conversation if you 're feeling a little shy , with a whole host of pre-written message templates . Eastenders star Danny Dyer showed his support for the new dating app , which rivals the already immensely popular Tinder , responsible for bringing 'swipe left ' into common conversation . Lord Sugar 's Apprentice 2014 winner Mark Wright has thrown his business initiative behind the new launch . Actress Angela Griffin was keen to share on Twitter how to app can help people find love based on more than just appearances .
New dating app FuzzyBanter offers alternative to looks-obsessed Tinder . Plays matchmaker between people with common interests . Profile pictures are hidden and conversation templates help the shy .