Pros: Great for shy people. There’s no long-distance relationships here, and you don’t get contacted by people who aren’t matches. Cons: It seems to get low scores from people who don’t live in densely populated areas or who live in incredibly overpopulated areas. We’re not sure how big the space between is. Pros: It’s fun for your whole friend-group. Best of all, you don’t even know when you’ve been rejected! Cons: It’s a new concept, so the user base is still fairly small. You need friends you really trust and who have a good grasp on what you like. Pros: It’s incredibly easy to get started, which is part of why so many people are on it! The app is very user friendly and you will probably catch on very quickly. Cons: There very few filters and plenty of profiles. This means lots and lots of swiping left. Judgements of whether someone is interested in you will be based primarily on your profile image which can be intimidating. Pros: The user base is growing, and fast! Hinge found that 72% of the users who go on first dates want to go on a second date. That’s not a bad number! Honestly, the free version has a lot to offer and many users are perfectly content without getting the paid app. Cons: Meeting friends of friends may mean some awkward social moments if things don’t end well. Pros: Lots of filters and a fancy Fraud Detection System! Cons: It takes some time to set up your profile, and unlike some of the other apps on our list, the free version just doesn’t cut it. It’s one of the pricier options out there, but maybe you’ll get what you pay for. Pros: They have detailed profiles, but their questionnaires are not as predictable and long as the competition. Cons: The best features are not available on the free version, but it’s not terribly expensive. Pros: Zoosk is taking matchmaking to a different level with “Behavioral Matchmaking” which seems like it could be the next big thing. Cons: A lot of inactive profiles. Pros: Most of the features you’ll want are free and with 4 million active users per day, there really are plenty of fish in the sea. Cons: Plan to spend some time setting up your account. The required portion of questions alone takes about 20 minutes to complete. But the more information you give, the more quality fish you’ll find! Pros: There’s a guarantee! If you don’t find someone on Match.com in six months, they give you six months for free. They have the largest user base of any dating app we reviewed! Cons: Lots of contact from people who aren’t matches. Pros: eHarmony claims that they create 4% of the marriages that occur in the US. They have a very high success rate. Since this is the commitment making app, you won’t have many people looking for less cluttering your list of matches. Cons: You must be patient. There are typically only a few matches a day to consider, but you can’t hurry love! This option can get pricey and it focuses only on heterosexual couples.
