Head-to-head · Video Dating Apps
Badoo vs The League
Badoo leads on 0 checks, The League on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBadoo · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Badoo scores higher on our rubric for video dating apps: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Badoo is the better fit for video calls plus a broad free dating app. The League is the better fit for curated matches with one-to-one video dates.
- Badoo fits best
Video calls plus a broad free dating app
- The League fits best
Curated matches with one-to-one video dates
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Side by side
| Feature | Badoo 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | The League 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Video Dating Apps | #7 in Video Dating Apps |
| Best for | Video calls plus a broad free dating app | Curated matches with one-to-one video dates |
| 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 | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Badoo 0/6 · The League 0/6 | ||
| Video profiles | Not published | Not published |
| In-app video chat | Not published | Not published |
| Video-date scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Speed video dating | Not published | Not published |
| Livestream profiles | Not published | Not published |
| Identity verification | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Badoo is a freemium dating and social discovery service for people who want to meet others nearby, date, chat, or make friends. Its Encounters feed uses swipe-based likes and passes, with mutual likes creating matches. Discover filters… Read the review → |
The League is a selective dating app for people seeking long-term relationships. Applicants complete an application, and the app reviews applications before offering a curated daily batch of potential matches based on stated preferences.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Badoo — where it wins
- In-app video and voice calls support conversations after matching
- Free Encounters matching with location, age, and gender filters
- Verification, blocking, reporting, and unmatching support user control
Where it doesn't
- Premium features are required for some discovery controls
- Credits add costs for visibility boosts and other interactions
- The free experience includes a daily vote limit
The League — where it wins
- Curated daily profiles are matched around stated preferences
- Application screening and member review shape its selective approach
- Video profiles and one-to-one chat support dates after matching
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android
- Paid membership is needed for extra likes and concierge access
- A curated daily batch offers less browsing breadth than an unlimited feed
- Badoo9.2/10 · Free plan
A free-first dating app with matching, filters, and in-app video or voice calls.
Visit BadooFull verdict → - The League8.4/10 · Free plan
A selective dating app pairing reviewed applications with curated matches and video chat.
Visit The LeagueFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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