Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Facebook Dating vs Grindr
Facebook Dating leads on 1 check, Grindr on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFacebook Dating · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFacebook Dating · 1 of 3
Facebook Dating scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Facebook Dating offers lgbtq+ options; Grindr doesn't publish it.
Facebook Dating is the better fit for free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections. Grindr is the better fit for nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls.
- Facebook Dating fits best
Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections
- Grindr fits best
Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | Facebook Dating 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Grindr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dating Apps | #6 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections | Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Facebook Dating 1/3 · Grindr 0/3 | ||
| Video dating | Not published | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Distance filter | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Facebook Dating is an opt-in dating feature within the Facebook app for adults. It creates a dating profile and activity that are separate from the main Facebook profile. Suggested matches use preferences, interests and other Facebook… Read the review → |
Grindr is a social networking and dating app for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer adults. Its nearby grid supports profile discovery, while chats can include photos, video messages, and member-to-member video calls. Profiles can… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Facebook Dating — where it wins
- Free access with preference-based match suggestions
- Connects discovery to Facebook groups, events and Instagram
- Offers Secret Crush, profile comments and Meet Cute matches
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only access through the Facebook app
- Feature availability and rollouts vary by market
- Dating assistant rollout is announced for the US and Canada
Grindr — where it wins
- Nearby profile discovery with chat, photos, video messages, and calls
- Gender identity, pronoun, interest, and connection preference fields
- iOS, Android, and web coverage with a global Explore grid
Where it doesn't
- Free access includes a daily video-call allowance
- Grindr Web is available only to paid subscribers
- Video chatting is limited to the mobile app
- Facebook Dating9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, Facebook-connected dating option with compatibility suggestions and social discovery.
Try Facebook DatingFull verdict → - Grindr8.9/10 · Free plan
Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with messaging, media sharing, and app-based video calls.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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