Read our full breakdown of Tinder vs. Bumble.
Desire for quick connections, tangle-free fling or a way to kill time? Download Tinder. This app is the digital equivalent of that slightly sketchy diving bar on the street: it’s a little rough around the edges, always open, full of people seeking good times (or at least temporarily get rid of reality).
From the busiest cities to the smallest towns, you can find a large and active user base anywhere. So if you’re not looking for serious things and want to have some fun without ruining the bank (or your heart), then Tinder is probably the best option for you.
You can’t talk about online dating without talking about Tinder: Most people you know downloaded At least onceeveryone has an opinion on this, it is too popular to ignore. We all like to hate on the swipe happy connection app, but it is undeniable that it works and, most importantly, for our purposes, it has a free version of killer-free.
Tinder isn’t perfect, but it’s perfect for user-friendly, connects you with potential partners instantly, and has a lot of single pools just waiting for a mix (or whatever). No wonder this is the first app most people download when most people need fast self-improvement or stringless fling.
If you want to upgrade your Tinder game, they offer paid options such as Tinder Plus, Gold and Platinum. (Gold and Platinum include everything in Tinder Plus.) These premium subscriptions automatically renew, but cancellation is very easy – just go to the app and change your preferences.
To help you get more matches, Tinder introduces a photo selector feature that uses AI to select the best photo. (Even if they say you deleted your data, we’re not sure how secure this is.) They also added a verification feature that requires ID or passport photos to help eliminate fakes and catfish. That is to say, every time you open the app is a gambling. Your next Tinder match may be your future spouse, or maybe it’s just some Rando asking if you’re DTF. It’s just the unpredictable nature of modern love, especially when it’s free and within reach.
