# How the location filter works

How the location filter works with concrete unlock logic, stored preferences, and best-use strategy for better match quality. This guide focuses on how the location filter works.

- Canonical URL: https://personapp.io/help/using-personapp/location-filter-how-it-works
- Category: Using PersonApp
- Platforms: web, ios, android
- Published: 2026-02-21
- Last reviewed: 2026-02-25
- Publisher: PersonApp Help Center (https://personapp.io/help)

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How the location filter works controls who appears in your matching pool and can include premium unlock rules for some options. After selection, preference is saved on your profile and used in subsequent match requests. The checklist below is tailored to how the location filter works.

## Steps

1. Open the relevant filter modal from the active match interface. Start with the how the location filter works flow.
2. Check which options are free versus premium and confirm coin balance if needed. Confirm this specifically for how the location filter works.
3. Apply the filter and verify the Active label on your selected option.
4. Run a new match cycle so the new preference is reflected in partner selection.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do filters guarantee exact match every time?

No. Filters narrow the pool, but final results still depend on real-time partner availability.

### Are filters shared across web and mobile?

Preferences are account-level and are reused when you sign in on another platform.

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