Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Badoo vs Hinge
Badoo leads on 1 check, Hinge on 0, and 3 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
- Most featuresBadoo · 3 of 3
Badoo scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
On matching method, Hinge gives you Compatibility where Badoo offers Swipe. Badoo offers video dating; Hinge doesn't.
Badoo is the better fit for free dating with chat, calls, and location filters. Hinge is the better fit for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating.
- Badoo fits best
Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters
- Hinge fits best
Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
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Side by side
| Feature | Badoo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Hinge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dating Apps | #3 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters | Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| 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 · Hinge 2/3 | ||
| Video dating | ✓ (best) | — |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Swipe | Compatibility |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Daily likes limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
Hinge is a mobile dating app for people seeking connections that can lead to in-person dates. Members build profiles with photos, prompts, and personal details, then browse a Discover feed of recommended profiles. The app supports matching… 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.
Hinge — where it wins
- Prompts and personal details support expressive dating profiles
- Recommendations adapt to interactions and date feedback
- Like or comment on specific profile content before matching
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only on iOS and Android
- Free members have a limited number of daily likes
- No voice or video calling
- Badoo9.3/10 · Free plan
A free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.
Visit BadooFull verdict → - Hinge9.2/10 · Free plan
Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.
Visit HingeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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