Frustration with dating apps is a common story.
Whether burnout, ghosting or a full-on horror story is to blame, many find the allure of dating apps to be fading. But the question stands: Could you be using the wrong one? The plethora of dating apps on the market means there’s something unique out there for everyone. Skip the work of finding out what’s for you—we’ve rounded up some of the best dating apps and who they’re tailored for.
Newsweek spoke to Wenzdai Tosca, dating and compatibility expert at pheromone product company Eye of Love, about the strengths of different dating apps amid a saturation of options.
“Online dating over the last couple of decades has made finding a connection a convenient, tailored and expansive process worthy of daily adoption,” she said. “However, the resounding noise on apps, platforms and socials has only gotten louder.”
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Hinge: Best for well-rounded matches
Tosca told Newsweek that Hinge is a good option for those who want to get the whole picture of a person, even before meeting face-to-face.
“Hinge equals quality matches,” she said. “The profile optimizations like relevant questions, personal audios, and photos weed out the only [interested in sex] daters.”
While the app allows significant profile customization and can be a great option if you’re serious about narrowing down compatibility, Tosca warned it can feel like a “second social media.” “Beyond the pressure to carefully curate your profile, high levels of competition can easily lead to burnout and anxiety,” she said.
Bumble: Best for younger crowds
Leading the way in prioritizing the “female dating experience,” Tosca said, is Bumble. The app is perfect for people—especially younger daters—who want a more standard dating app experience, but with plenty of up-to-date features and an on-trend outlook.
“Bumble is amazing for the younger generations,” Tosca said. “Their content and social communities are trendy, full of insight and engaging. They are slowly, but surely, bringing the [in real life] experiences that modern daters not only need, but are demanding.”
If you can overlook some work that Tosca said Bumble still needs to do—an oversight of social cues around celibacy in their last campaign, she pointed out—then it could be a great option for young people wanting something more committed.
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eHarmony: Best for date-to-marry types
“Looking for a spouse, a dog and the white picket fence?” Tosca said. “eHarmony has a longstanding reputation of bringing couples together who are ready to make it down the aisle.”
The app, which has been around since 2000, is well-vetted by those who have sought long-term partnerships. Being longstanding has lent eHarmony plenty of street cred with older generations; however, as an “industry dinosaur,” Tosca said, there’s not as much appeal to Gen Z and younger Millennials.
Feeld: Best for the unconventional
Not into traditional relationship categories? Feeld is an app for those “open to experiencing people and relationships in new ways,” their website states.
Including functions that allow users to mark their relationship preferences—from ethical nonmonogamy to platonic intimacy—Feeld is a great option for people looking outside the box.
“[Feeld] is amazing for the youthful audiences whose love needs no labels or boundaries,” Tosca said, with a caveat: “Best to know how authentic you care to be with others, as anyone sensitive to judgment may not do well on the platform.”
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Happn: Best for the locals
Rounding out the list is Happn, an app for people who are over an exclusive focus on digital connection.
Happn is for everyone—but everyone within a certain locale. Using location services, the app connects you with those who you unknowingly cross paths with often. It’s a great option for older generations who might want to prioritize “IRL” connection, or for younger folks who may believe in TikTok’s “red string theory.”
With 100 million users in countries around the world, Happn stretches far and wide, though Tosca noted it hasn’t reached all major cities yet.
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Newsweek spoke to another expert, Gabrielle Morse, licensed mental health counselor, about the benefits and challenges of so many dating apps on the market.
While dating apps make it “easier than ever” to meet new people, she said, there are definitely hurdles to overcome in finding the one right for you.
“I think dating apps are a great way to find love as long as you are mindful of how you’re using them,” she said. “It’s important to manage expectations, be your authentic self, allow it to be trial and error, don’t write people off too quickly and take steps to avoid burnout.”
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With these five dating apps on hand, you can choose which one best appeals to your demographic or desires for love. Whether you prefer to get the whole picture, leave some things up to mystery, date inside or date outside the box, there is something out there for you. And, if there’s not, it’s only a matter of time.
