Head-to-head · Dating Apps for Professionals
Hinge vs EliteSingles
Hinge leads on 0 checks, EliteSingles 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 scoreHinge · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
Hinge scores higher on our rubric for dating apps for professionals: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Hinge is the better fit for mainstream daters seeking an established mobile app. EliteSingles is the better fit for graduates wanting compatibility-led dating.
- Hinge fits best
Mainstream daters seeking an established mobile app
- EliteSingles fits best
Graduates wanting compatibility-led dating
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Side by side
| Feature | Hinge 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | EliteSingles 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dating Apps for Professionals | #5 in Dating Apps for Professionals |
| Best for | Mainstream daters seeking an established mobile app | Graduates wanting compatibility-led dating |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Hinge 0/1 · EliteSingles 0/1 | ||
| Identity verification | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Membership model | Not published | Not published |
| Professional focus | Not published | Not published |
| Profile filters | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | ios, android | ios, android, web |
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| Our verdict | Hinge is a mobile dating app for people looking for connections that may lead to in-person dates. Available on iOS and Android, it gives members personalized profiles with photos, prompts and personal details, then lets them discover other… Read the review → |
EliteSingles is an online dating service for singles seeking meaningful, long-term relationships. Its personality test and compatibility-based partner suggestions are central to the experience, while detailed profiles and search filters… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hinge — where it wins
- Profiles combine photos, prompts and personal details.
- Recommendations adapt to interactions and date feedback.
- Members can like or comment on specific profile content.
Where it doesn't
- Free members have a limited number of daily likes.
- Unlimited likes and advanced preferences require a subscription.
- Voice and video calling are not available.
EliteSingles — where it wins
- Personality test informs partner suggestions
- Search filters include age, gender, and location
- Messaging, voice calls, and supported video calls are available
Where it doesn't
- Basic membership includes only some communication
- Premium unlimited communication is limited to other Premium members
- Video calls are limited to existing connections on supported versions
- Hinge8.8/10 · Free plan
An established mobile dating app with adaptive recommendations and profile-based conversation starters.
Visit HingeFull verdict → - EliteSingles8.5/10 · Free plan
Compatibility-led matchmaking with free basics and added communication tools on Premium.
Visit EliteSinglesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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