About Us

Shortimes isn’t just another dating app—it’s a movement to bring authentic connection back to the real world.

Our Story

Shortimes was created by Shih-Cheng Lin, a veteran software engineer with over three years of experience developing iOS platform apps at Grindr LLC, one of the world's largest social networking platforms.

After years in the industry, Shih-Cheng noticed a troubling trend: dating apps were becoming gatekeepers, locking human connection behind expensive paywalls and algorithms designed to keep you swiping, not meeting. He realized the market had lost sight of its core purpose—bringing people together.

Our Mission

We believe that meaningful connection shouldn't be a luxury. Shortimes was built to challenge the status quo. We provide a safe, high-quality, and reliable experience at a fair price. We are stripping away the predatory gamification to focus on what truly matters: authentic, immediate connections.

The Founder

Leveraging his deep expertise in high-scale social platforms, Shih-Cheng is uniquely positioned to build a better alternative. Operating as an independent developer allows him to prioritize your experience and safety over aggressive corporate revenue targets. Shortimes is his answer to a broken industry.