Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Hinge vs Grindr
Hinge leads on 2 checks, Grindr on 0, and 2 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 scoreHinge · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHinge · 2 of 3
Hinge scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Hinge offers lgbtq+ options; Grindr doesn't publish it. Hinge offers distance filter; Grindr doesn't publish it.
Hinge is the better fit for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating. Grindr is the better fit for nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls.
- Hinge fits best
Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
- Grindr fits best
Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | Hinge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Grindr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dating Apps | #6 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating | Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | 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 |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Hinge 2/3 · Grindr 0/3 | ||
| Video dating | — | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Distance filter | ✓ (best) | 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Hinge9.2/10 · Free plan
Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.
Visit HingeFull verdict → - Grindr8.9/10 · Free plan
Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with messaging, media sharing, and app-based video calls.
Visit GrindrFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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