Hinge
Hinge: Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments. Ranked #3 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPrompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
- Free planYes
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Hinge
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 and messaging, with profile fields for gender, sexuality, and pronouns. A preferred distance radius helps shape which profiles appear, making Hinge a fit for solo daters who want compatibility-oriented discovery on a phone.
The regular app is free to use, with a select number of daily likes for free members. Hinge+ and HingeX subscriptions add unlimited likes and advanced dating preferences. Subscription prices are shown in-app and vary by region. The free tier therefore supports core profile browsing, likes, matching, and messaging, while the paid tiers are aimed at people who want more flexibility in how they browse and express preferences.
Hinge’s standout interaction is the ability to like or comment on a specific part of another profile, rather than sending only a general approval. Recommendations adapt to interactions and feedback about dates, giving the discovery feed a compatibility-focused direction over time. That approach suits people who enjoy prompt-led profiles and conversation starters. It is less suitable for anyone who wants desktop access, voice or video calling, or a dating service centered on video interactions; Hinge is mobile-only and does not offer those calling features.
Hinge pricing
Hinge fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Matching method | Compatibility |
| Video dating | No |
| LGBTQ+ options | Yes |
| Platforms | Not verified |
| Daily likes limit | Not verified |
| Distance filter | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | hinge.co |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Hinge
- TinderBroad swipe dating with web and mobile access plus multiple discovery modes.9.4
- BadooA free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.9.3
- OkCupidQuestion-based compatibility and free post-match messaging across web and mobile.9.1
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