Boosts

Boosts increase your visibility in Velvet — but only in specific areas.
They are single-use purchases, not a subscription.

What does a Boost do?

A Boost increases your visibility for 30 minutes by placing your profile:

✔ At the top of the Map ListView (not the map bubbles)
✔ At the top of Explore results

While boosted, your map bubble is simply highlighted, but your exact location never changes.

Boosts never override privacy rules — your distance display is always approximate.

Where can I buy Boosts?

Boosts can be purchased in two places:

A) From your Profile

Profile → Boost Balance → Get Boosts

B) From Map/ListView

Tap the pink lightning circle → if your balance is 0 → purchase screen appears.

Boost packages:

All purchases are non-refundable.

How do I activate a Boost?

You can only activate a Boost in:

✔ Map View (pink lightning circle, top left)
✔ List View

If you have Boosts:
You see the screen "Activate your Boost" → Boost button → starts instantly

If your balance is 0:
You are redirected to the purchase screen.

Activation is never done from the Profile — only Map/ListView.

How do I see my Boost balance?

Your remaining Boosts are shown:

✔ In your Profile under Boost Balance
✔ As a number above the lightning circle, like this:

🔹 A small grey badge with a number
🔹 Positioned slightly above the pink lightning icon
🔹 Not inside the circle

This shows exactly how many Boosts you have left.

Can I use a Boost while in Ghost Mode?

No. Ghost Mode hides your profile everywhere, so Boosting is disabled.

Purchasing is still possible, but activation requires Ghost Mode to be off.

Does Boost show my exact location?

Never. Boosts only change ranking in Explore & ListView.
Your map bubble remains approximate and privacy-protected.

Does a Boost guarantee that everyone sees me?

Your visibility increases significantly, but is affected by:

Can I activate multiple Boosts in a row?

Yes, you can chain them for continuous visibility.

Do Boosts expire if unused?

No, unused Boosts stay in your balance.

Refund policy

Boosts are non-refundable, even if: