TOP CASUAL DATING APPS 2024:
OK CUPID
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We say: A globe-trotting wingman who knows you too well. Eclectic and diverse.
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Yes:
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"Flavors" system let's you filter by personality, such as Open-Minded Nerds, Kinky Beard Lovers, Globetrotters, etc.
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Diverse Userbase
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In depth profiles
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Meh:
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Time-consuming profile setup
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User complaints about spam and fake profiles
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Userbase: 35M+, very diverse
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Cost:
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One month: $19.95
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Three months: $14.95/month
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Six months: $9.95/month
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Free version: Yes, but you can't see who liked you.
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iOS App: Yes.
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Android App: Yes.
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Best for ages: 18-50
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Safety: Solid, but some user complaints. Low Trust Pilot rating.
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Help & Support: Helpful FAQs and prompt customer service.
"Best for sapiosexuals
looking for a
personality match"
Match.com
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We say: THE mix-and-mingle spot for those seeking everything from casual dates to soulmates.
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Yes:
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First ever online dating site with millions of members.
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Robust fake profile defense; keeping it real.
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Sign-up is short and sweet
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Meh:
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Perhaps a bit dusty; like an old love letter.
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Userbase: A whopping 21.5 million – talk about plenty of fish!
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Cost:
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1 Month: $45 to $50 / month
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3 Months: $32 - $35 / month
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6 Months: $23 - $25 / month
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1 Year: $19 - $20 / month
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+ various premium add-on options
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Free version: Yes: browse, upload photos, send likes, receive communications from paying users
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iOS app: Yes.
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Android app: Yes.
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Recommended Ages: 35-50+
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Safety: Fake profile terminator; profile and photos review
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Help & Support: There's an online contact form and a comprehensive FAQ section, but they're playing hard to get on weekends.
"The O.G. of dating apps"
Tinder
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We say: Hook-ups are as easy as swiping right. For those seeking something more serious, swipe left to another app.
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Yes:
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King of Swipes!
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Leading platform for casual relationships.
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Communicate with matches for free
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Meh:
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Not ideal for the serious relationship minded
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Profile spam
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Ads
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Userbase: Super large. Over 75 million active users, predominantly young singles.
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Cost:
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Tinder Plus: This tier offers unlimited likes, rewinds (the ability to undo a swipe), 5 Super Likes per day, 1 Boost per month (increasing your profile visibility), Passport feature (to swipe in any location), and no ads. The cost for Tinder Plus is typically around $9.99 per month for users under 30, and $19.99 per month for users over 30.
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Tinder Gold: Includes all the features of Tinder Plus, along with the ability to see who likes you before you swipe and new top picks every day. Tinder Gold generally costs around $29.99 per month, with a price reduction for longer commitments (6 months or yearly).
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Tinder Platinum: This is the highest tier, including all features of Tinder Gold and Plus, plus the ability to send a message before matching and having your likes and Super Likes prioritized over others. The pricing for Tinder Platinum is typically higher than Gold, often around $39.99 per month, with discounts for longer subscription plans.
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Free version: Limited swipes and basic functionality, but communicate with matches.
Paid subscriptions heavily incentivized. -
iOS app: Yes.
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Android app: Yes.
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Recommended Ages: Best for the younger crowd, but also used by the 40+ crowd.
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Safety: They do make an effort to get people to have safer encounters, but in a super-casual app like Tinder, there is inherent risk.
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Help & Support: Not great - an online form.
"The quality fast-food joint of the dating world."
Bumble
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We say: Bumble flips traditional dating dynamics, making it a great platform for those looking for respectful, empowering interactions in the dating scene.
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Yes:
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Women take the lead
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Bumble Bizz and Bumble BFF expand the scope beyond just dating
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High-quality userbase
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High-quality profiles with videos and voice samples
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Meh:
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Matches expire after 24 hours
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Userbase: Large and diverse, high quality profiles
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Cost:
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Premium Lifetime: $149.99
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Premium 6 months: $99.99
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Premium 3 months: $59.99
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Premium 1 month: $29.99
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Premium 1 week: $13.99
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Premium 1 day: $3.49
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Free version: Yes, limited Likes, but communicate with matches
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iOS app: Yes.
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Android app: Yes.
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Recommended Ages: Best for a broad range of ages, from 20 to 50+
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Safety: High emphasis on security. Foto verification and reporting system. Zero tolerance policy for harassment.
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Help & Support: Responsive support team, FAQs, guides.
"Tinder is King, but Bumble is Queen"
BlackPeopleMeet
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We say: A top pick for those seeking meaningful connections within the Black community.
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Yes:
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Largest dating site for Black singles in the US
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Quick and simple signup process
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Meh:
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No in-depth personality tests
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Userbase: 1M+
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Cost:
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1-month subscription: $4.19 per week
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3-month subscription: $3.99 per week ($13.96 per month)
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6-month subscription: $2.99 per week ($11.96 per month)
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Free version: Searching and viewing profiles but communication requires a paid membership.
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iOS app: Yes.
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Android app: Yes
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Recommended Ages: 30+
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Safety: Safety tips, anonymous browsing
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Help & Support: Online form; email responses provided but may not always address the specific question. No live chat or phone support.
"Uniting souls, celebrating Black love"
DATING.COM
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We say: Your jet-setting matchmaker.
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Yes:
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Multi-national
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"Let's Mingle" group chats – because flirting is more fun in a crowd.
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Real-time broadcasting
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Mood sharing feature
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Meh:
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Higher priced
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Userbase: 4.5 million members worldwide.
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Cost:
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150 credits: $49.99
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600 credits: $149.99
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1500 credits: $299.99
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Free version: Yes, but no communications
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iOS app: No
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Android app: Yes
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Best for ages: 30+
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Safety: Basic safety features.
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Help & Support: 24/7 support for paying members.
