TOP HOOK UP DATING APPS 2024:
HUD
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We say: The no-strings-attached, fast-track to fun town for the hook-up aficionados.
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Yes:
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Inclusive and diverse, embracing all types of flirts
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My bedroom feature lets you see what people are really into
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Spicy, yet pretty good at filtering out NSFW images
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Meh:
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Features may feel overwhelming
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Userbase: Over 10 million downloads globally, with a lively user base that's mostly on the younger side.
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Cost:
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Premium Membership:
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Weekly: ~ $42.96 per week
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3 Months: $19.99 per month (total $59.99)
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12 Months: $9.99 per month (total $119.99)
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Diamond Membership:
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Weekly: ~ $64.45 per week
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1 Month: $39.99 per month
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6 Months: $19.99 per month (total $119.99)
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Free version: Yes, with limited profile viewing, limited likes, basic messaging, limited filters
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iOS app: Yes
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Android app: Yes
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Best for ages: Best for a younger crowd.
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Safety: Basic safety features.
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Help & Support: FAQs and email forms.
"Where hookups happen and strings don't exist"
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."
PLENTY OF FISH
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We say: A free-for-all ocean with over 3 million daily active users, but watch out for some questionable catches.
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Yes:
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Quick sign-up
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Large user pool
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Meh:
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Plenty of ads in the free version
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Userbase: 3M+ active users daily
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Cost:
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2 months: around $20 per month.
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4 months: around $13per month.
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8 months: around $10 per month.
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Free version: Yes, with ads, limited viewing.
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iOS app: Yes
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Android app: Yes
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Best for ages: All ages, average age is 35.
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Safety: Recent updates like phone number verification indicate a focus of improving safety.
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Help & Support: FAQs, contact form.
