Alright all you lovebirds, it’s time to expose the dating app game.

There are hundreds of dating apps but let’s talk about the 3 best ones and how they compare.

So, what’s the best dating app? Well, let’s start with the most popular.

TINDER

Credit: Tinder App on Apple App Store

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Yep. Let’s start with this one, shall we? So for those who don’t know this app, I’ll give you a brief summary.

According to Wikipedia:

“Tinder is a geosocial networking and online dating application that allows users to anonymously swipe to like or dislike other profiles based on their photos, a small bio, and common interests. Once two users have “matched”, they can exchange messages.”

So, that’s wiki’s description, let me tell you mine, based on my experiences and having the app since 2013. Ha.

Alright, this is the app people like to call “The Hookup App”. If you’re just trying to have a one-night stand, then go download this app and get to swiping.

HOWEVER, based on MY EXPERIENCE, I can tell you that this isn’t 100% true anymore. Yes, it’s primarily hook-up-based but lowkey, many women (and I’m sure men) use this app to legit go on dates and meet people. 🤷‍♀️

This app has probably everyone you know on it so I can guarantee you that you will see someone you know while swiping through.

According to Good Housekeeping, Tinder has the highest number of users among all dating apps.

And hey, that’s a good thing!!

Maybe you’ll see your High School crush from 7 years ago on it and maybe you will match!!!!

Best. Feeling. EVER.

I don’t really see many cons to Tinder, but the main one I can think of is the profiles are super short so you don’t really know a whole lot about the person, which can make swiping through hundreds of profiles easier but harder, too.

Since you could easily swipe over someone’s profile that you could’ve matched with if you knew a bit more about them. :/

But other than that, I think Tinder is a great platform to have on your phone when you are bored, if you wanna just talk to someone, or get that one-time fix in, lol.

But if you’re like me, you’ll use it to actually meet up with guys and get to know them!

I can tell you that I’ve meet up with several guys on here and they actually wanted to get to know me (hey, that’s a plus!)

So try Tinder out!

If you download it, here’s a great article to help you through the setup and how to work your luck. 🙂

Jenna’s Pro Tip: Here are some great psychology tricks you can use on a first date to calm your nerves!

HINGE

nnCredit: Hinge App on Apple App Store

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Hinge is a great dating app, for sure! Like I totally recommend you download it.

It’s sort of the same thing as Tinder, but you have more information about yourself on your profile and you don’t “swipe” to like someone’s profile.

Instead, you must respond or like their photo or caption in order to tell that person, you’re interested.

It actually may be better than Tinder because this way you can see who’s liked you before matching with them back.

Maybe they send you a witty pick up line on one of your photos or captions and you might’ve not necessarily liked their profile while just scrolling through your feed, but because of their witty remark towards your profile, you’ll match with them back!

This gives people more of a chance to view people’s personalities instead of just by appearance.

Let me tell you what Wikipedia says about Hinge:

“Hinge is more relationship-oriented in its features compared to its competitors, with marketing efforts focusing on the app’s “designed to be deleted” branding.”

And I totally agree with that. But here’s my description –

This app is for people that are ACTUALLY looking to meet their next girlfriend/boyfriend/partner in life.

Hinge is way more serious than Tinder and I’ll tell you why.

So, I’ve had Hinge for only about a year or so but it has become one of my favorite dating apps because of all the features it has.

You literally have the options to have your personal facts about yourself posted on your profile.

Screenshots of Hinge Profile by Jenna Haith

For example (as you can see in the photos above):

• your religion
• political leaning
• if you want to have kids
• if you have kids already
• your height
• age
• where you work
• where you went to college
• where you live
• if you do drugs, smoke “that good good” lol, or smoke cigarettes, etc.

You can ALSO put preferences for what you are looking for (you have to pay for this feature).

For example, what type of person you are looking for, ethnicity-wise, height-wise, age, etc.

I don’t pay for that feature but some do and honestly, it could really narrow everything down. So it might be a good idea if you are really trying to find your mate!

But anyway, as you can tell, this app is serious.

Ironically though, I have yet to go on a date with someone from Hinge. Lol.

But I will for sure, just haven’t matched with the right dudes… yet!

But, I’ve had many friends that have to meet up with guys on Hinge and have had a great time! So definitely go for it!!
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Pro Tip: When you get to the point in your Hinge conversation where he asks if he can get your number instead of chatting on the app, this is what you need to do:

Make sure you tailor your dating app contact info as something you can remember.

For example Many would save, “Jenna Hinge” as a contact name but what if you meet another Jenna??

What? It could happen!

So this Jenna Hinge meaning needs to have, well, a meaning to it!

So instead of putting “Jenna Hinge” as the contact name, maybe add more to it…like “Jenna Hinge – likes butterflies”.

This gives you something to remember that person by and it’ll spark a memory of why you even started talking to that person in the first place.
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I think that more men (and women) are downloading Hinge now than ever before because I think they’ve figured out that they might not meet the “right person” on Tinder – but hey, sometimes you do!!
In Hinge’s words, “It’s the app that’s designed to be deleted”.

If you are looking for a serious relationship, download this app.

Here’s a little dating hack you can use before going on your first date!

BUMBLE

Credit: Bumble App on Apple App Store

Alright, so for those of you that don’t know about this app, Bumble is a dating app that’s meant to be “safer” and more on the women’s side of things.

What I mean by that is, women must make the first move before even allowing the man to message her.

Okay, maybe that was still confusing.

Here’s Wikipedia’s description:

“Bumble is a location-based social application that facilitates communication between interested users.

In heterosexual matches, only female users can make the first contact with matched male users, while in same-sex matches either person can send a message first.”

So pretty much, once you match with someone, the lady has 24 hours to message the man AND THEN, the man has 24 hours to message the lady back.

Like, let’s say, if the lady doesn’t get on the app within 24 hours after matching with the guy, then the match expires.

And even if she does message the man after matching, then the man HAS to get back on bumble within 24 hours and message her back in order to keep the match.

Like you pretty much have a time limit to match with someone. Which I think is dumb, honestly.

I don’t use Bumble for that exact reason. I did have it for a couple of months in College but that was to get free drinks if I downloaded it, haha.

But, hey, I actually did use it and try it out, it just wasn’t for me!

Like, if a guy wants to message me first, go for it! I don’t want to limit myself on the “timing of messages” to meeting someone.

But I must say, that Bumble is a great dating app for women to really be the first one to instigate the conversation.
Meaning, we have all the power (kinda).

Say we accidentally liked a guy’s profile and now we matched…Welp, we don’t have to be awkward when the guy messages you first and awkwardly have to “un-match them” like on other apps.

(Oh, come on. We’ve all done it at least once..)

Instead, we simply just don’t message them and then the time runs out!

This way it’s better for everyone’s ego. Because the man could think we just didn’t get on Bumble in the past 24 hours after matching. Like, oops! Sorry!

But then again, say we do match with the hottest guy ever and we message them but then they don’t see the message until their time has run out like that SUCKS!

Anyway, according to Good Housekeeping, Bumble users are more in the 26-35 age range.

So not really for those that are in your early 20s but that’s just my take on it!

I’m sure many women have had successful relationships with using Bumble.

So don’t rule it out until you try it!

Summary of The Best Free Dating Apps

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Screenshot of iPhone XS Max App Screen by Jenna Haith

Well, I’m sure you guys can tell which dating apps I have and still currently use and which one’s I don’t like, lol.

But it’s all up to you and what you are looking for!

So, yeah. That the top 3 best free dating apps. Based on user rate, It would be #1 Tinder, #2 Hinge, and #3 Bumble.

But, honestly, if I could rank them (based on my own preferences) it would be:

1. Hinge
2. Tinder
3. Bumble

If you have been or are newly single, I would definitely recommend downloading one of these (or all 3) dating apps so you can get yourself back in the game!

I can also guarantee you that more than half of the people your age have one of these apps.

So it’s “not weird”. It’s really the new normal for meeting people nowadays!

Common questions about dating apps

Is flickr a dating app

No, Flickr is not a dating app. Flickr is a photo and video hosting website and online community that allows users to share their images and videos with others.

While some people may use Flickr to meet new people and potentially form relationships, it is not specifically designed as a dating platform and should not be used as such.

Is reddit a dating app

No, Reddit is not a dating app. Reddit is a social media platform that allows users to discuss a wide range of topics and share content such as text posts, links, images, and videos.

While some people may use Reddit to meet new people and potentially form relationships, it is not specifically designed as a dating platform and should not be used as such.

Asexual dating app

There are a number of dating apps that are specifically designed for asexual individuals or those who are interested in asexual relationships.

Asexuality is a sexual orientation that refers to people who do not experience sexual attraction or do not have a desire for sexual activity.

Here are a few dating apps that may be of interest to asexual individuals:

1. Asexualitic: This is a dating app specifically for asexual individuals and those who are interested in asexual relationships. It is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
2. Acebook: This is another dating app specifically for asexual individuals and those who are interested in asexual relationships. It is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
3. Asexual Cupid: This is a dating site specifically for asexual individuals and those who are interested in asexual relationships. It is available on both desktop and mobile platforms.

It is always a good idea to be cautious when using dating apps and to follow best practices for online safety, such as never sharing personal information with strangers and meeting in a public place for the first time.

What is a mutual dating app

Mutual is a dating app that is specifically designed for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon.

It is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Mutual is designed to help LDS singles find compatible partners for friendship and dating within the Mormon community.

It features a swiping interface similar to other dating apps, and users can swipe right to indicate interest or left to pass on profiles.

If two users both swipe right on each other’s profiles, they are matched and can then message each other within the app.

Mutual is a relatively new app and has gained popularity among Mormon singles as a way to meet and connect with other members of the LDS community.

If you are a member of the LDS church and are looking for a dating app specifically for Mormon singles, Mutual may be a good option for you.

Hater dating app

Hater is a dating app that uses a unique approach to matchmaking. Instead of focusing on common interests or physical attraction, Hater matches users based on their dislikes and what they “hate.”

To use Hater, users are asked to swipe through a series of cards that contain various topics, such as food, fashion, and politics.

They can swipe right to indicate that they like the topic or left to indicate that they hate it.

Based on their swipes, Hater will match users with other people who have similar dislikes.

Hater is available on both Android and iOS platforms and has gained a reputation for being a fun and unique way to meet new people.

If you are looking for a dating app that takes a different approach to matchmaking, Hater may be worth checking out.

Midget dating app

If you are looking for a dating app that caters to people with specific physical characteristics or disabilities, there are a number of options available, including:

1. OkCupid: This popular dating app allows users to specify their body type, including options for people who are “a little extra” or “used up.”
2. eHarmony: This dating site offers a compatibility matching system that takes into account a variety of factors, including physical characteristics.
3. Match: This dating site allows users to specify their body type and search for matches based on a variety of criteria, including physical characteristics.

It is always a good idea to be cautious when using dating apps and to follow best practices for online safety, such as never sharing personal information with strangers and meeting in a public place for the first time.

It is also important to remember to be respectful and considerate of others, regardless of their physical characteristics or disabilities.

So, if you are single and ready to mingle, download a dating app and start going on dates!

You might be surprised at who you match with!

Good luck to you all!

Until next time…

Cheers Lovelies!