Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Badoo vs Bumble
Badoo leads on 0 checks, Bumble on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBadoo · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
Badoo scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Badoo is the better fit for free dating with chat, calls, and location filters. Bumble is the better fit for swipe dating with verification and video calls.
- Badoo fits best
Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters
- Bumble fits best
Swipe dating with verification and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | Badoo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Bumble 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dating Apps | #7 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters | Swipe dating with verification and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Badoo 3/3 · Bumble 3/3 | ||
| Video dating | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Swipe | Swipe |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Badoo is a dating and social discovery service for people who want to meet nearby, date, chat, or make friends. Available on web, iOS, and Android, it combines a swipe-based Encounters feed with Discover and location, age, and gender… Read the review → |
Bumble is a mobile dating app from Bumble Inc., founded in 2014, for people who want to browse profiles, swipe to show interest, and connect after mutual matching. Profiles can include dating preferences, age range, and distance settings.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Badoo — where it wins
- Free plan includes core dating features and messaging.
- Offers in-app voice and video calls after matching.
- Photo verification, blocking, reporting, and unmatching support safety.
Where it doesn't
- Premium and credit prices vary by region in the in-app payment flow.
- Premium features and visibility boosts require paid options.
- Apple Music is the only listed integration.
Bumble — where it wins
- Profile photo and ID verification support trust signals
- In-app audio and video calls with mutual matches
- Paid tiers add unlimited likes, advanced filters, and travel or incognito modes
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android mobile apps
- Free plan includes a daily like allowance
- Paid prices vary by tier, duration, and package
- Badoo9.3/10 · Free plan
A free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.
Visit BadooFull verdict → - Bumble8.8/10 · Free plan
Swipe, match, message, and call from a verified mobile dating app.
Visit BumbleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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