Equally Yoked Singles: Case Study

Rethinking Christian Dating Through Design

When Edward, a Christian entrepreneur, met his wife on a dating app, he discovered firsthand both the potential—and the shortcomings—of existing platforms. Frustrated by their limitations, he set out to create something better: a dating app rooted in faith, values, and a more intentional user experience. That idea became Equally Yoked Singles.

To bring his vision to life, Edward partnered with the UXDivers team and built the app using Grial UI Kit.

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The Challenge: Make it Meaningful and Effortless

As an experienced developer with a strong background in .NET, Edward also knew the importance of choosing the right technology from the start. For him, .NET MAUI was the natural choice—a modern, cross-platform framework that let him build a native mobile experience using the tools he trusted most.

The challenge, then, wasn’t just building an app—it was delivering an experience that felt personal, polished, and platform-native across devices, without increasing the development time or complexity.Edward knew he didn’t want another generic dating app. Equally Yoked Singles had to be:

• Faith-focused
• Intuitive and inclusive for all age groups
• Beautiful, modern, and mobile-first
• Fast to build—without sacrificing quality

This meant striking the perfect balance between solid engineering foundations and a thoughtful, user-centered experience. In dating apps, user experience goes far beyond visual appeal—it shapes how users feel, interact, and connect. Everything from navigation to micro-interactions contributes to building trust and emotional ease. The experience had to be clear, welcoming, and emotionally intuitive, making users feel safe and confident from their very first tap.

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The Solution: Grial UI Kit and UXDivers custom development services

From day one, Grial UI Kit was more than just a tool—it was the foundation. Designed to cut corners in the very best sense, Grial equips developers with an extensive set of beautifully crafted XAML templates, production-ready controls, and solid architectural patterns that accelerate even the most ambitious mobile projects.

It’s built to give any developer design superpowers—bridging the gap between great UX and efficient development.

When Edward realized that the same team behind Grial could also build the app, he didn’t hesitate. With both the toolkit and the creative minds behind it on board, he had everything he needed under one roof.With our designers and developers working in sync, we were able to:

• Focus on crafting personality and accessibility from a rock-solid base
• Build fast using Grial’s proven layouts, navigation patterns, and controls
• Deliver a polished, purpose-driven experience without starting from scratch

We didn’t just use Grial—we showcased what it’s capable of when paired with a team that knows it inside and out.

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The UX: Designing with Users in Mind

Great user experience starts with empathy. It’s not just about arranging screens or adding animations—it’s about understanding who the users are, what they need, and how they feel as they navigate the app.

With Equally Yoked Singles, we knew we were designing for a wide range of users—many of them not tech-savvy, but all of them seeking meaningful connections. That meant removing friction, prioritizing clarity, and crafting an experience that felt personal, safe, and easy to explore.

Our design process focused on:

• Clear, conversational flows that guide users step by step.
• Simple, familiar design patterns that make navigation easy and reduce confusion.
• Clean, consistent visuals that guide the user naturally and help the app feel reliable and easy to trust.

We didn’t guess—we designed with purpose. Every layout, control, and interaction was shaped by the realities of real people using the app in real moments. Because when UX is done right, it disappears—leaving only a sense of ease and confidence behind.

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Custom Features that Make it Shine

Equally Yoked Singles isn’t just a reskin of a standard template—it includes meaningful features built on Grial’s flexible architecture:

• Swipeable Carousel: A natural, engaging interaction model that lets users browse potential matches with ease—built using Grial’s flexible layouts.

• Tailored Range Picker: Designed specifically for this app’s matchmaking filters, this control offers a smooth, accessible way to set preferences. It’s now being added to Grial’s growing collection of components—proof of how the toolkit evolves through real app needs.

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The Result: A Beautiful App with a Personal Touch

Equally Yoked Singles is more than just a dating app—it’s an experience carefully designed to reflect its users’ values.

While it benefits from all the power of Grial’s mobile framework, what truly sets it apart is the collaboration between great tools and great designers.

“When you combine well-crafted templates with creative direction, the result is not just efficient—it’s beautiful.”

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Key Takeaways

• Faster Time-to-Market: Grial dramatically reduced development time without compromising on design.
• Custom Feel, Solid Core: Designers customized every screen, giving the app a unique identity without touching the underlying architecture.
• Effortless Collaboration: Designers and developers worked in harmony, thanks to Grial’s flexibility and clean structure.
• Built for Real Users: Accessibility and usability were core to the design, especially for non-technical users
• Evolving Toolkit: Grial grew during the project, with new components developed from actual app needs.

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The Client’s Point of View

We sat down with Edward, the creator of Equally Yoked Singles, to talk about the inspiration behind the app, the challenges of building it, and what it was like working with the Grial team. In this short interview, he shares his experience—from idea to execution—and what mattered most along the way.

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Conclusion

Equally Yoked Singles is a testament to what’s possible when the right tools meet the right team. With Grial UI Kit as the engine and UXDivers as the creative force, the result is more than just an app—it’s a meaningful experience delivered with clarity, speed, and soul.