Head-to-head · Dating Apps
OkCupid vs Grindr
OkCupid leads on 2 checks, Grindr on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOkCupid · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOkCupid · 2 of 3
OkCupid scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
OkCupid offers lgbtq+ options; Grindr doesn't publish it. OkCupid offers distance filter; Grindr doesn't publish it.
OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile. Grindr is the better fit for nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls.
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
- Grindr fits best
Nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with chat and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Grindr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dating Apps | #6 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Compatibility matching across web and mobile | 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 | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features OkCupid 2/3 · Grindr 0/3 | ||
| Video dating | Not published | 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 | OkCupid is a dating service for people who want matches guided by stated preferences and answers to dating questions. It is available on web, iOS and Android, with profile choices for age, location, gender and orientation. Distance… 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
OkCupid — where it wins
- Match percentage scores draw on answers to dating questions.
- Inclusive gender and orientation options support varied profiles.
- Free messaging after a match, with web, iOS and Android access.
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited likes and dealbreakers require Premium.
- Seeing who liked you is a paid feature.
- Boosts and SuperLikes are optional paid features.
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
- OkCupid9.1/10 · Free plan
Question-based compatibility and free post-match messaging across web and mobile.
Visit OkCupidFull 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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