Editorial note: Reviews are conducted by our neurodivergent team. Haik is our own app — we score it on the same criteria as all others.
Mattr Review
Personality-based matching designed to work better for neurodivergent users
7.2
out of 10
✦ Quick Summary
Mattr at a Glance
Our Take
Personality-based matching works better for some ND users, but it's not built for the neurodivergent community.
Best For
Neurodivergent users who want a larger general pool with more structure than swipe-based apps
Not For
Anyone who specifically wants to connect with other autistic or ADHD adults
We Tested
Tested 3 weeks, January 2026. Completed personality assessment, tested matching and messaging.
Detailed Scores
Pros
- ✦Personality-based matching reduces surface-level swiping
- ✦Compatibility scores can help autistic users who prefer data
- ✦Less emphasis on photos than mainstream apps
- ✦More structured communication prompts
Cons
- ◇Not specifically designed for neurodivergent users
- ◇Premium subscription is relatively expensive
- ◇Smaller total user base
- ◇Community doesn't inherently understand neurodivergent communication styles
- ◇No explicit autism or ADHD community features
Membership Pricing
Monthly
$14.99
/month
Quarterly
$9.99
/month
Annual
$6.99
/month
Best value
How It Compares
Mattr vs. Haik
Mattr wins on
- ✦Larger total user base
- ✦More detailed personality matching
Haik wins on
- ◇Neurodivergent community — no ND-specific users or features
- ◇Pricing — Haik is free
- ◇Sensory-friendly design
- ◇Direct communication culture
Bottom line: For users who specifically want to meet other neurodivergent people, Haik is far superior. Mattr is better only if you want a larger non-ND pool with personality matching.
Read our Haik reviewLast verified January 2026: Pricing confirmed. Personality matching algorithm unchanged.
✦ Our Verdict
Best For: Neurodivergent users who prefer personality-based matching but want a larger general pool
Mattr takes a personality-first approach to matching that can work well for some neurodivergent users, particularly those who find pure photo-based swiping exhausting. However, it's not built for the neurodivergent community — users won't find an inherently understanding community the way they do on Haik. It's a decent option for ADHD users who want something more structured than Tinder, but it's not a replacement for a purpose-built neurodivergent app.
Visit MattrReviewed by
Sarah Chen
Neurodivergent Relationship Specialist & AuDHD Advocate
AuDHD advocate. 5 years neurodivergent relationship research. UC Berkeley counseling psychology.
Mattr — Common Questions
Based on what readers most often ask after reading this review.
Mattr's personality-based approach can suit some autistic users better than pure swipe apps. However, it's not designed for autistic people, so users won't find an understanding community or autism-specific features.
Mattr costs $14.99/month, $9.99/month on quarterly, or $6.99/month on annual billing. There is a limited free tier.
For most neurodivergent users, no. Haik is purpose-built for autistic and ADHD adults, is free, and has a community that inherently understands neurodivergent communication. Mattr is a general dating app with a more structured matching system.