Hosko — choose smarter, date better. Your experience. Your money. Your data. Your decision. Hosko is a private, web-based informational and decision-making tool that helps adult men log, rate, and compare their dating experiences in the Philippines. It combines spending, connection, experience, and quality ratings into a single personalized weighted Sko Index™ so users can compare dates side by side and decide who is worth seeing again. Hosko converts USD, AUD, and EUR into Philippine pesos automatically. It is a web-based program accessed directly through your browser — not an app downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Free to start with 2 comparisons, no credit card required. Access passes start at $19.97 for 30 days.

Choose smarter.
Date better.

Hosko is a private, web-based informational and decision-making tool that helps adult men log, rate, and compare their dating experiences in the Philippines. It combines spending, connection, experience, and quality ratings into a single personalized weighted Sko Index so users can compare dates side by side and decide who is worth seeing again.

YOUR PRIVACY IS YOUR PRIVACY AND NOT OUR BUSINESS.

Hosko encrypts your data, doesn't sell your personal information, doesn't store your credit-card details, and gives you control over deleting your account and data.

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Use Hosko BEFORE you commit to compare your options, or AFTER to see if reality lived up to your expectations.

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The problem

Attraction is a terrible accountant

The Philippines is full of beautiful, warm, and genuinely fun women. As a man dating there — especially as a visitor — you're likely to feel very popular from the moment you arrive, and that's part of what makes it such an exciting place to date.

But when the attention is constant and the chemistry is real, it's easy to let attraction and impulse make your decisions for you — without stopping to weigh the experience, the compatibility, or the cost.

Men describe recognizing the red flags and continuing anyway — too attracted, too invested, or simply unwilling to admit what they're actually spending. This is the problem Hosko is built to solve.

We've all heard how it ends: a guy gets caught up in the moment, ignores the warning signs, spends far more than he planned, and flies home wondering, "What was I thinking?" We don't want that for anyone.

Hosko gives you a reality check when you need one most — a private way to look past the excitement and weigh the experience, the compatibility, and the cost before you decide.

So have fun, avoid expensive mistakes, and let one smart choice pay for the whole trip. That's the idea behind Hosko — and it all starts with one honest look at the numbers in front of you.

Hosko. Choose Smarter. Date Better.

Money requests escalate

An enjoyable first encounter turns into requests for rent, phones, transport, family support, medical emergencies, school fees, last minute birthdays for gifts, or recurring allowances. Philippine authorities flag emotional attachment followed by money requests as a common romance-scam pattern.

Genuine interest vs. financial interest

Expats repeatedly ask the same question: does she actually like me, or does she like what I can provide? Telling the two apart is the biggest psychological problem for men dating in the Philippines.

Hidden relationships

Men discover later that someone has a boyfriend, live-in partner, husband, or children they were never told about. For most Filipinos, divorce isn't legally available, making marriage far harder to end than in the United States. Treat these as cautionary anecdotes — not proof that it's typical.

Love-bombing & fast escalation

Intense affection, exclusivity, or declarations of love very early push travelers into financial and relationship decisions faster than they'd normally make them. Philippine police warn scammers build attachment quickly before asking for money.

Total spending gets away from you

Drinks, transport, restaurants, gifts, and entertainment each seem small — until they don't. Angeles City nightlife guides describe padded tabs, premium-drink substitutions, duplicate charges, and billing disputes.

Cultural misunderstandings

Communication, expectations of generosity, family obligations, and what counts as a serious relationship are read differently. Expats describe the friction between Western directness and more indirect Filipino communication.

Understanding the culture helps too. Filipino concepts like hiya, pakikisama, and utang na loob shape how people communicate, show respect, and handle money in a relationship. Read our Filipina Dating Guide for a practical, respectful overview before you date in the Philippines.

The cultural difference

Men report feeling more respected dating abroad

68%

of American men who travel to countries like the Philippines for dating report feeling more respected in their relationships abroad compared to experiences in the U.S. Cultural differences in dating expectations are a major factor.

Many point to differences in communication styles, traditional values, and relationship dynamics as reasons for the shift in perception. These experiences have fueled online discussions around modern dating challenges and changing social norms.

The trend highlights how globalization is influencing personal relationships, with individuals increasingly exploring options beyond their home country. It also reflects growing dissatisfaction among some groups with domestic dating experiences.

Source: Pew Research Center

Where Hosko comes in

Your memory recalls the feelings, not the facts

Your memory can become a surprisingly unreliable scorekeeper when you're traveling, meeting new people, spending money, and having fun.

Hosko gives you a private place to organize your own experiences, impressions, expenses, and observations.

Use it to organize what you've gathered, compare your options, and see how your assessment changes as the picture fills in.

Hosko doesn't tell you whether someone is a good or bad person, and it can't predict whether a relationship will succeed.

It simply puts your own information in front of you so you can make your own decisions.

What is Hosko?

Hosko is a private, web-based informational and decision-making tool that helps adult men log, rate, and compare their dating experiences in the Philippines. It combines spending, connection, experience, and quality ratings into a single personalized weighted Sko Index so users can compare dates side by side and decide who is worth seeing again.

Hosko converts USD, AUD, and EUR into Philippine pesos automatically. It is accessed through a web browser — it is not an app downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Hosko covers five Philippine nightlife destinations — Angeles City, Cebu City, Makati, Malate/Ermita, and Quezon City.

Hosko Destinations is a paid feature, unlocked with any Hosko access pass.

It's free to start with 2 comparisons; paid access passes begin at $19.97 for 30 days. It's fun — and it could save you thousands of dollars, or whatever your home currency may be.

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Privacy & Security

Built private. By design.

Encrypted & never sold

Your data is encrypted and never sold to anyone — not to advertisers, brokers, or anyone else.

No app-store tracking

Hosko runs in your browser — no app-store account, no app-store data routing, no app-store fees.

Delete on request

You control your data. Delete individual entries or your entire account and data at any time.

Adults only

Built exclusively for adults 18 and older. Discretion and consent are built in by design.

Hosko is not an app downloaded from an app store, so there's no app-store account required and no app-store fees baked into your price. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time. Read our Privacy Policy, Safety, and Terms.

Your Privacy Is Serious Business.

What you do on Hosko is personal. We designed Hosko with privacy and security protections intended to keep it that way.

Personal data is protected using AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit. Hosko operates on technology infrastructure supported by SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified systems, with safeguards that include continuous security monitoring, automated vulnerability scanning, access controls, secure credential management, encrypted backups, and established incident-response procedures.

Your private Hosko activity, including your comparisons, rankings, personal history, and other private account information, is not publicly displayed and is never shared with other users. Personal user information is private to your account — it is not published, shared, sold, or made available to anyone else. We also limit access to personal information to the systems and services necessary to operate and protect Hosko.

Your privacy is your privacy and not our business.

The Solution

Get real estimates for dates — based on your quality needs and the economics of each.

Hosko turns each potential date into a what-if Sko Index — one comparable estimate built from your own inputs. You set what matters — connection, quality, the total cost of the night — and Hosko weights each factor into a single score you can line up side by side.

Your inputs

Connection · Quality · Total spend

Sko Index

One weighted score per date — instantly comparable.

Connection

Will there be chemistry?

What is the potential for connection, compatibility, and whether you'd actually want to be with her.

Value

What could the experience really cost?

Not just dinner. Drinks, transportation, venue costs, lodging, and other spending.

Experience

Will a night with her actually be worth it?

The venue, atmosphere, conversation, entertainment, and overall experience.

Quality

How does she compare with others?

Your ratings are normalized so you can compare one potential experience with another to help you make the best decision. Your time is valuable — don't spend it on the wrong connection.

How the Sko Index works

The Sko Index uses a weighted scoring model that combines economic factors with quality-of-experience ratings. Each input is assigned a positive or negative weight based on its relative importance, producing a personalized score that makes experiences easier to evaluate and compare.

Generally, the higher the score, the better. The Sko Index is not a 1–10 rating system — scores can climb well beyond that range. But as a practical rule of thumb, consider these parameters:

  • 8.0+ — Elite Outstanding value. A top-tier experience that delivers well beyond the spend.
  • 4.0 – 7.9 — Solid Good value. A worthwhile experience with a reasonable balance of quality and cost.
  • 0.0 – 3.9 — Budget Questionable value. Higher costs, lower quality, or a combination of both.

Your Taste. Your Priorities. Your Score.

Every guy likes something different. Hosko follows your preferences, but keeps an eye on your wallet when your judgment gets distracted.

Your experience. Your data. One intelligent score.

Two ways to use Hosko

Use it before or after you've
already been with her.

Use Hosko before a night: talk to a few women, create what-if Sko Indexes to compare your options and see how different choices could play out, then decide who you'll meet first. Or, after a night: log a date, rate it, and then decide who's worth seeing again.

Before

"Will tonight be worth it?"

After

"Was tonight actually worth it?"

Way 1 · Before

Decide Before the First Date

Talk to a few women, weigh the connection, quality, and likely cost of each — generate what-if Sko Indexes™ to compare your options and see how different choices could play out, then decide who you'll meet first.

  • Weigh connection, quality & likely cost upfront
  • Generate a Sko Index™ before you commit
  • Book the first date only when the math works
The smarter way to date
Way 2 · After

Review a Night You
Already Had

Log the date, rate the experience, and compare it against your other nights. See which connections are worth repeating — and which were an expensive lesson.

  • Log what you spent and how it felt
  • Get one Sko Index™ per date
  • Stack them side by side and compare

Way 1 — Decide Before the First Date

Talk. Evaluate. Score. Then decide. Don't wait until the bill arrives to figure out whether it was worth it — run the numbers first and book the first date only when the score makes sense.

01

Talk to a few women

Talk to more than one. Get a real feel for each connection, the conversation, and what each woman is actually looking for — before you commit to any single one.

02

Estimate quality and likely cost

Weigh the connection, the quality, the logistics, and the likely cost of each option — honestly, before you're invested.

03

Generate what-if Sko Indexes™

Your inputs become what-if Sko Indexes™ — one weighted, personalized score per option so you can compare your options and see how different choices could play out.

04

Smartly decide who you'll date

Book the first date only when the score makes sense. Skip the ones that don't — before your wallet gets emotionally involved.

Try Hosko FreeCreate your first 2 comparisons free. No credit card required.
Then, after the night

Way 2 — Update After the Date

Once you've taken the date Way 1 pointed you to, close the loop. Log what really happened, rate it honestly, and let the Sko Index tell you whether she's worth a second night — or a polite goodbye. If a date turned out bad, re-evaluate it against your initial pre-date read and recalibrate before you commit to seeing anyone a second time. Common sense — and your best evaluation of any woman you'd consider dating again.

01

Log the date

After the night, record what actually happened — the connection, the quality, the experience, and what you actually spent. No guessing, no rounding down.

02

Rate it honestly

Score the date across the dimensions that matter to you. Hosko turns your ratings into a single weighted Sko Index™ so every date speaks the same language.

03

Compare against your options

Stack this date's Sko Index™ next to the others you're weighing. See who delivered the best experience for the cost — side by side, not from memory.

04

Decide who's worth seeing again

Let the numbers, not the feelings, guide your next move. If a date turned out bad, re-evaluate it against your initial pre-date read — then re-book the ones that earned it and quietly let the rest go. Your best evaluation of any woman you'd consider dating a second time.

Try Hosko FreeLog your first 2 dates free. No credit card required.
Savings potential

A great night can get expensive - FAST.

See what a night in Manila really costs — then let the numbers decide.

USD · AUD · EUR → ₱ Auto-converted so you understand costs in terms of your native currency

When you're having fun, everything feels worth it. Hosko helps you figure out afterward whether it actually was.

Hosko turns what happened, what you spent, and how you rated the experience into a weighted Sko Index. Economic factors and quality ratings are weighted positively or negatively, giving you one number you can use to compare experiences and make better decisions about where your time and money go next.

"I've been paying attention to how the date felt. Hosko shows me what the numbers are telling me."

The ₱17,500 Sample Night with Nicole That Really Happened

Hosko's Manila Nightlife Cost Benchmark

≈ $303 USD
TOTAL

That's Hosko's 2026 Manila Nightlife Cost Benchmark — a standardized reference scenario modeled on a Manila-area nightlife district. Instead of simply asking, “Did I spend too much?”, Hosko gives you something to compare against.

As a company, we have really tested these cost metrics — these aren't estimates pulled from a brochure. They reflect what a real night in a Manila nightlife district actually runs.

Manila rooftop bar and nightlife overlooking city skyline
Hosko's 2026 Manila Nightlife Cost Benchmark — typical expenses for a single night
Typical expenseBenchmark
Your drinks₱1,000
Her drinks₱1,500
Food / late dinner₱1,500
Venue and entertainment fees₱5,600
Companion's time & expenses₱6,500
Short-stay lodging₱1,100
Grab transit₱300
TOTAL₱17,500 ≈ $303 USD

The night is over. Now run the numbers.

Was it great chemistry, great value, both... or neither? That's what Sko Index is built to help you decide.

Focus on what's worth it

One night is a story. Three nights become data. Numbers don't lie.

Hosko compares your experiences side by side, combining what you spent with your ratings for connection, experience, quality, and overall value — so you spend less time guessing and more time on the connections you actually want to pursue.

Side-by-side comparison of three dates (Rika, Nicole, Sophia) by total spend, quality, and Sko Index™
RikaNicoleSophia
Total Spend (Pesos)₱14,800₱17,500₱11,900
Total Spend (Dollars)≈ $256≈ $303≈ $206
Quality (based on economic and social factors)User-ratedUser-ratedUser-rated
Sko IndexHigher is Better6.44.710.4

Your Hosko preferences and Sko Index chose Sophia — and she didn't even require the biggest spend. That's the point: the best experience isn't always the most expensive one.

Higher Sko Indexes mean a better outcome for you — a stronger overall combination of experience, connection, quality, and economics.

Makati offers everything from casual dates to high-end nightlife, and the costs can vary dramatically. For some real-world perspective, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) cases in Makati have documented transactional arrangements of ₱10,000 to ₱25,000, with additional venue fees reported in some cases. That's before adding dinner, drinks, transportation, accommodations, and everything else that can turn one night into a surprisingly expensive evening. Hosko helps you keep track of the whole picture, so you can enjoy your trip without losing track of what you're spending.

Source: Philippine National Bureau of Investigation. Figures are from documented cases and are provided for general cost context, not as a citywide average.

Stop guessing. Start comparing.

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Pricing

How long are you staying?

No recurring subscription. Pay once up front for the access pass that matches your trip — start with 2 comparisons free, no credit card required.

Every paid pass unlocks the full core product — including automatic and up-to-date currency conversion from USD, AUD, and EUR into Philippine pesos. Higher prices buy more time, not fewer features — so your decision is simply how long you'll be in the Philippines, not which features you can afford to unlock.

Your 2 free tests let you experience both sides of Hosko — one what-if Sko Index™ before a date, and one actual Sko Index™ after. No credit card required.

Everything included with every paid pass

Paid passes include unlimited Sko Index™ capabilities and the full tool suite — Hosko Crew™, Hosko Destinations™, and Hosko AI Wingman™. Hosko Compass™ is complimentary and is also included with introductory free passes.
  • Unlimited Sko Index Comparisons

    Compare as many dates as you want and make a better choice before spending your time or money. Exception is with the Free option.

  • Personalized Sko Indexes

    See how each date measures up based on your tastes, priorities, and preferences, not someone else's.

  • Pre-Date Comparisons

    Compare your options beforehand so you can make the smarter choice the first time.

  • Post-Date Ratings

    Rate what actually happened and see whether the experience lived up to expectations.

  • Spending History & Analysis

    Track every peso and dollar so you know what your dating life is really costing you.

  • Full Rankings

    See your best experiences at a glance and quickly identify which connections are worth pursuing.

  • Venue & Area Comparisons

    Compare venues and nightlife areas to see where you've had the best experiences for your money.

  • Advanced Hosko Analytics

    Spot trends in who you choose, what you enjoy, and what you spend so your decisions get smarter over time.

  • Trip Summary Reports

    See your dates, spending, scores, and results from an entire trip in one simple snapshot.

  • Private Personal History

    With just a few brief notes, keep the details straight when names, places, dates, and nights start running together.

  • Financial Reality Check

    Keep an eye on the numbers when chemistry starts doing the accounting.

  • Better Decisions

    Catch patterns and warning signs before a great night turns into an expensive regret.

  • Better With Your Sko Index Crew

    Compare scores, swap stories, and add a little friendly competition when you're out with the guys.

Free

$0 USD

No credit card required. Consider it dating with training wheels or an emotional and financial designated driver.

  • 2 Sko Index comparisons.
  • Hosko Compass.

Limited free plan

Most Popular

30-Day Pass

$19.97USD

Full access for 30 days. One trip, plenty of dates and hopefully fewer life lessons. Your passport got you there, but Hosko helps get your wallet back home.

  • Unlimited Sko Index Comparisons
  • Full Hosko Tool SuiteCompass · Destinations · Crew · AI Wingman
30 DAYS OF FULL ACCESS
Best Value

90-Day Extended Pass

$49.97USD

Three months for the price of two. Stay 90 days and Hosko becomes less of a tool and more like that brutally honest friend who remembers every date, every Peso, and every time you said, “Trust me, this one’s different.”

  • Unlimited Sko Index Comparisons
  • Full Hosko Tool SuiteCompass · Destinations · Crew · AI Wingman
90 DAYS OF FULL ACCESS

Annual Pass

$129.97USD

For frequent travelers and longer stays, one year of Hosko. We admire your commitment to research and international relations.

  • Unlimited Sko Index Comparisons
  • Full Hosko Tool SuiteCompass · Destinations · Crew · AI Wingman
1 YEAR OF FULL ACCESS
Try Hosko Free

Start with 2 comparisons free. No credit card required.

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Hosko Account Sharing Notice

One guy. One pass.

Hosko passes are for individual use only. Sharing accounts or trying to work around plan limits may result in your pass being canceled without refund. Help us keep Hosko affordable. You'll have plenty of other questionable decisions to make.

All purchases are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law. Hosko passes are one-time purchases that do not auto-renew — your access runs to the end of the pass you select, and nothing is billed afterward. See the Refund & Access Policy for full details.

No app store required

Hosko isn't on the App Store or Google Play — we give you direct access.

Hosko is a web-based app, not from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After you sign up, we email you a link to your private access portal. Open it in your phone's browser and save it to your home screen — it then opens full-screen with one tap, just like any other app. No app-store account, no download, and no app-store fees baked into your price.

iPhone (Safari)

Open the link → tap the Share button → Add to Home Screen → tap Add.

Android (Chrome)

Open the link → tap the three-dot menu → Add to Home screen → tap Add.

That's it — about 20 seconds, and Hosko sits right on your home screen next to your other apps.

Find your scene

Hosko Nightlife Compass

Not sure where in the Philippines to start? The Hosko Nightlife Compass™ compares your answers against five distinct nightlife destinations — Angeles City, Cebu City, Makati, Malate/Ermita, and Quezon City — and ranks them by how well each fits your style, budget, and vibe.

Answer 10 quick questions about how you like to date, where you prefer meeting women, your comfort with money, and the overall environment you want. You'll get your top two matches, a short explanation of why each one fits, and how the rest ranked — so you land in the right place before you spend a single Peso. Free to use.

Free Guide

Filipina Dating Guide

Now that you know which destination fits your nightlife, learn how to date well there. Our free guide explains the Filipino concepts that shape relationships — family, hiya, pakikisama, utang na loob, money, and status — so you avoid the misunderstandings that trip up visitors who arrive without that context.

Know before you go

Hosko Destinations

Detailed, on-the-ground guides to five nightlife destinations in the Philippines — Angeles City, Cebu City, Makati, Malate/Ermita, and Quezon City. Each one breaks down the scene, the costs, the crowds, and what to expect so you choose the right city before you book a flight.

For every destination you get the nightlife focus, the social environment, the dating variety, walkability, lodging range, dining and shopping, and the daytime and waterfront options — all laid out side by side. Compare all five at a glance in a single table, then dive into the one that fits your style, budget, and vibe. Each guide also maps you to the traveler archetype it suits best, so you can match a destination to the kind of trip you actually want.

Hosko Destinations is a paid feature, unlocked with any Hosko access pass.

Explore the Destinations
Hosko Crew

Better With Your Hosko Crew

Going to the Philippines with the guys? Create a private Hosko Crew and make Hosko part of the trip.

Compare your Sko Indexes, follow the Crew Board, swap stories, and see how everyone's trip is shaping up.

The Hosko Crew is a paid feature, unlocked with any Hosko access pass.

Best Experience
Best Value
Smartest Pick
Biggest Surprise

A Little Friendly Competition

See who made the smartest choices, who found the best value, and whose night completely beat expectations. Check the nightly recap and watch the Crew Board change throughout the trip.

What You Share Is Up to You

Your dates, ratings, spending, and notes stay private unless you choose to share them. Crew members see only what you decide to put on the board. Hosko does not encourage sharing specific names of dates — and no photos, ever. Hosko does not allow photographs or images anywhere in the Service. Your information is never shared with other users, as our Privacy Policy and homepage FAQ make clear.

Hosko Crew Features

Hosko Crew features and what each one does
FeatureWhat It Does
Private CrewCreate a private group and invite only your friends.
Crew BoardSee selected results from everyone in one place.
Best ExperienceWho recorded the highest personal Sko Index™.
Best ValueWho got the strongest experience relative to what they spent.
Smartest PickWho made the best decision before the date based on their eventual result.
Biggest SurpriseThe experience that most exceeded expectations.
Crew AverageSee how the entire group is doing during the trip.
Nightly RecapA simple snapshot of the Crew's night the next morning.
Trip RecapFinal stats and highlights when the trip ends.
ReactionsLet buddies react to results without exposing private details.
Crew ChallengesFun challenges based on decisions, spending discipline, experiences, or exploring new areas.
Privacy ControlsEach guy chooses exactly what his Crew can see.

Different tastes. Different nights. Same Crew.

Hosko Crew is included with every paid pass. Each Crew member needs his own Hosko account and paid pass.

Meet your Wingman

Hosko AI Wingman

An interactive AI assistant inside the Hosko app. Ask about age-gap relationships, Filipino values, the women you meet in nightlife and local life, money expectations, communication patterns, and how partners are chosen — privately, on demand. Available on a paid pass.

Learn about the Wingman

Travel Documents Required for Your Philippines Trip

U.S. travelers get 30 days visa-free on arrival. See how to extend your stay up to 59 days (and beyond), complete the free eTravel registration before you land, and understand the rules before you travel.

Read more

10 Smart Dating Tips for the Philippines

Practical tips on confidence, spending, boundaries and respect — from approaching to knowing when to walk away.

Read more

7 Philippine Laws That Will Shock You

No divorce for Filipino citizens, the 2022 age-of-consent change, land-ownership rules, and cyber-libel law — the legal realities every foreign visitor should understand before dating in the Philippines.

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Members

Real people, real connections

See how men are using Hosko to date smarter across the Philippines.

"I used to make every decision based on gut feeling. Hosko gave me actual clarity — I can see what I spent, what I got, and whether it's worth going back. Now I decide with my head, not just my heart."

MD
Marco D.
Expat · BGC

"For the first time I feel confident about my choices. I log each date, compare them side by side, and the right call becomes obvious. No more second-guessing or wondering if I made a mistake."

JW
James W.
Traveler · Angeles City

"Hosko took the noise out of dating. The numbers don't lie — when I see the scores side by side, I make better decisions and I trust them. I'm spending less and enjoying it more."

TR
Trent R.
Aussie · Makati
FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know before you join.

Hosko is a private, web-based informational and decision-making tool that helps adult men log, rate, and compare their dating experiences in the Philippines. It combines spending, connection, experience, and quality ratings into a single personalized weighted Sko Index so users can compare dates side by side and decide who is worth seeing again.

Yes. Privacy and discretion are fundamental to Hosko. Your ratings, Sko Indexes, spending information, notes, and comparisons are private to your account. They are not published, shared with other users, or placed in a public searchable database. We do not sell your private dating information, contact the people you rate, or require you to use their real names. In fact, we encourage you to use nicknames or personal references instead of identifying information whenever possible. You control your information and can delete individual entries or request deletion of your account and associated personal information, subject to limited legal and security requirements. When you delete your account, your personal information and entries are removed from our active systems, typically within a short period. Residual copies may remain in secure backups for a limited time before being overwritten or purged, and once removed your data is not recoverable by us. Your dates are your business. We intend to keep it that way.

Hosko is built for adult men — expats, frequent travelers, and first-time visitors — who want to make smarter, more honest dating decisions in the Philippines. If you're 18 or older and dating there, it's designed for you.

Yes. Hosko requires Wi-Fi or cellular data to work.

No. Hosko doesn't arrange dates, introduce users to other people, or provide matchmaking services. You decide who you meet and date. Hosko simply helps you organize and compare your own information and experiences.

The Sko Index combines economic factors with quality-of-experience ratings using a weighted model. Each input carries a positive or negative weight based on its importance, producing one personalized score you can compare across dates. It's not a universal rating or a judgment of whether someone is "good" or "bad" — it's a personalized weighted model built from your own inputs and your own weights, so it reflects what matters to you. No single number can fully capture a date, and the Sko Index doesn't try to. It simply organizes your own ratings and spending into one comparable score so you can weigh your options side by side instead of relying on memory or gut feeling alone.

Yes — that's one of the main ways to use Hosko. Talk to a few women, weigh the connection, quality, and likely cost of each, and generate what-if Sko Indexes to line your options up side by side. You'll see which date is genuinely worth your time and money before you say yes — instead of waiting until afterward to find out whether it was worth it.

Yes — and you should. Hosko lets you re-evaluate your initial pre-date read against what actually happened. If a date turned out bad, log it, rate it honestly, and recalibrate before you commit to seeing anyone a second time. It's common sense: you want your best evaluation of any woman you'd consider dating again, and re-evaluating after the fact is how you get there.

Hosko converts USD, AUD, and EUR into Philippine pesos automatically, so no matter where you're traveling from — the US, Australia, or Europe — you see every date's true cost in pesos and your home currency side by side. Log a spend in dollars, AUD, or euros and Hosko handles the conversion instantly.

Start with the free Hosko Nightlife Compass. Answer 10 questions about your dating style, budget, nightlife preferences and travel priorities, and the Compass compares your answers against five destinations — Angeles City, Cebu City, Makati, Malate/Ermita and Quezon City — to show you which one best fits the trip you actually want. It takes about 90 seconds and works on any device. We're also expanding internationally with Thailand and Vietnam on the roadmap.

No recurring subscription. Hosko sells time-based access passes that match the way men actually travel — plan a trip, arrive, date, compare, leave. Start with 2 comparisons free, no credit card required. Then choose a 30-Day Pass ($19.97 / 30 days) for one trip, a 90-Day Extended Pass ($49.97 / 90 days, best value) for a longer visit, or an Annual Pass ($129.97 / year) if you're back and forth often. Every paid pass unlocks the full core product — including automatic and up-to-date currency conversion from USD, AUD, and EUR into Philippine pesos. The higher price buys more time, not fewer features. So the decision is simply: how long are you staying?

The Free plan gives you up to 2 Hosko comparisons, quality ratings, the cost calculator, live currency conversion, notes, and basic rankings — no credit card required. Any paid pass (30-Day, 90-Day Extended, or Annual) unlocks the full core product: unlimited comparisons, pre-date what-ifs, spending history and analysis, full rankings, venue and area comparisons, advanced analytics, trip summary reports, and more. The higher price buys more time, not fewer features.

There's nothing to cancel. Hosko passes are one-time purchases, not auto-renewing subscriptions. You pay once up front, get full access for the full pass length, and that's it — nothing renews and nothing is billed afterward. Your access simply runs to the end of your pass term.

No. Hosko is a web-based app, not from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After you sign up, we email you a link to your private access portal. Open it in your phone's browser and save it to your home screen — it then opens full-screen with one tap, just like any other app. No app-store account, no download, and no app-store fees baked into your price.

iPhone (Safari)

Open the link → tap the Share button → Add to Home Screen → tap Add.

Android (Chrome)

Open the link → tap the three-dot menu → Add to Home screen → tap Add.

That's it — about 20 seconds, and Hosko sits right on your home screen next to your other apps.