Compatibility: Android, iOS
Hinge boasts some pretty impressive statistics, sharing that its connections lead to a second date three out of four times. It is not only available in the US but also in the UK, Canada, and Australia for greater global power.
It is a great choice for those who are searching for love quickly and without the drawn-out, complicated processes of other dating apps. You will not be given matches for anyone other than those who are a match based on recorded responses about things like religion, height, and politics. You can start a conversation based on a particular portion of someone’s profile, making it super easy to find relatable and interesting things to converse about.
Hinge does not just match and disappear like a bad date; instead, it sticks around to check in with you every so often to see how you are liking your matches. You can also
Hinge does offer a free membership option as well as two tiers of paid membership: Hinge+ and HingeX. Both paid tiers give you the ability to see exactly who is visiting and liking your profile as well as to fine-tune your preferences and settings to narrow your search for the perfect partner. Where HingeX differs is that this membership level basically lets you pay to be noticed: your “likes” on other profiles are given priority, so it’s more likely you’ll be seen and messaged, giving you a better chance of finding a date or long-term partner.
And if you want to get more eyes on your profile without committing to a long-term membership fee, you can purchase a Boost, which is similar to a promoted Tweet. For about $10, you can promote your profile for one hour, which might be a great way to get a new profile noticed or get fresh matches if your inbox is a bit empty. And for $20, you can purchase a Super Boost, which promotes your profile for a full 24 hours. You can also purchase a 3-pack of Roses for $10, which are enhanced Likes, to send to potential matches in order to stand out from the crowd. But if you don’t want to pay for special Likes, all Hinge users get one free Rose every Sunday.
Hinge+ memberships start at $35 per month, but you can get small discounts if you pay for 3 or 6 months at a time. HingeX memberships start around $50 per month.
