Hinge

What Hinge is

Hinge is a dating app built around the idea that online dating should lead to real-world connections rather than endless swiping. It is generally suited to adults who want to meet people for dating, relationships, or other clearly stated relationship goals. Profiles are designed to show more personality than a photo-only listing, combining pictures with written prompts, videos, voice clips, and details such as dating intentions, relationship type, religion, height, and political views when users choose to provide them.

The core experience is free on iOS and Android. Hinge recommends potential matches, and members can like or comment on a particular photo or prompt instead of sending only a general like. If interest is mutual, the users can match and message. The prompt-based interaction can make it easier to begin a conversation, although the quality of the experience depends on the size and activity of the local dating pool and on how much effort members put into their profiles.

Hinge also offers optional Hinge+ and HingeX subscriptions. Hinge+ includes features such as unlimited likes, viewing all incoming likes at once, and advanced filtering preferences. HingeX adds enhanced recommendations, an always-on boost-style feature, and priority likes. Users may also purchase individual products such as Boosts and Roses. Pricing is variable and can depend on location, platform, subscription period, and other factors; current prices should be checked inside the app before purchase.

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through the relevant payment platform. Safety and privacy tools include reporting and blocking options, safety guidance, identity-oriented selfie or Face Check features in supported contexts, and account or data controls described in Hinge’s help and privacy materials. Hinge is not universally available: its official availability list includes selected countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and South America. A minimum age of 18 is required.

Users should also consider that profile information and messages involve sensitive personal data, and that not every feature or verification process is available in every market.

Pricing and free access

Free core service; optional Hinge+ and HingeX subscriptions, Boosts, and Roses. Prices vary by location, platform, and billing period. Billing model: Free tier with optional auto-renewing subscriptions and one-time in-app purchases. A free level or free basic access was found in the current research.

What you may be able to do for free

• Create a profile
• Browse recommended profiles
• Send likes
• Match and message
• Use core dating functionality

Paid features we found

• Unlimited likes
• View all incoming likes at once
• Advanced filtering preferences
• Enhanced recommendations
• Always-on boost-style visibility
• Priority likes
• Boosts
• Roses

Who it may suit

Hinge is currently classified for relationship, dating, relationships, meeting people. Its audience signals include adults, singles, relationship minded daters, lgbtq+ daters. Our research also found a focus on dating, meaningful connections, long-term relationship seeking, relationship intentions selected by users.

How it works

Matching: Personalized recommendations informed by profile information, preferences, activity, and interaction behavior

Messaging: A match is created after mutual interest; members can like or comment on specific profile content and then message matches

Signup: Must be at least 18 years old · Create a Hinge profile · Provide profile information and photos · Availability depends on country

What to know before joining

• 18+ only
• Not available in every country
• Some features require paid subscriptions or purchases
• Pricing varies by market, platform, and billing cadence
• Feature availability can vary by region and account
• The quality of matches depends on local user activity and profile participation

Features we track

• Mobile App
• Relationship Positioning
• Profile Prompts
• Photo Profiles
• Video Profiles
• Voice Profiles
• Likes
• Comments On Profile Elements
• Matching
• Messaging
• Discover Recommendations
• Standouts
• Roses
• Boosts