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Head-to-head

Hily Dating App vs BLK

Hily Dating App 4.4★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner BLK
BLK 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

BLK has a slight edge over Hily Dating App due to its more focused user base and slightly fewer complaints about aggressive monetization tactics, despite both apps sharing common dating app issues.

Full reviews: Hily Dating App · BLK

Hily Dating App and BLK both struggle with aggressive paywalls, fake profiles, and technical glitches, but BLK's niche focus on Black singles and slightly better user experience, particularly around messaging, gives it a small advantage.

Head to head

Features & Matching tieR1R16R31R39
Hily Dating App Hily users report issues with matching with people far away, even with location filters, and a prevalence of bots and fake accounts R1R16R31R39. Some users also find the compatibility quiz and match features require payment .
BLK BLK users also experience issues with location showing people hundreds of miles away . Many users report a high number of bots and scammers, particularly in the community section R64R66R69R88. Some users appreciate the app's focus on Black singles but note the presence of non-Black profiles .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: Hily Dating AppR7R34R45R49
Hily Dating App Hily users complain about being banned for no reason R7R34 and encountering numerous ads R45. Some report issues with customer support being unhelpful or bot-like R49. The app is also criticized for not allowing full body pictures .
BLK BLK users frequently report login issues R61R72, messages disappearing or not showing up R75, and the app freezing or not loading . Some users mention issues with profiles not displaying pictures or information correctly R71.
Price & Value edge: BLKR1R6R12R13
Hily Dating App Hily is widely criticized for its aggressive paywall, requiring payment to see nearby people, unblur likes, message others, and access basic features R1R6R12R13. Users feel premium subscriptions are expensive and don't deliver promised features, often requiring additional payments R6R13.
BLK BLK users also complain about having to pay for everything, including seeing likes and messaging . There are reports of being charged more than selected for subscriptions and difficulty canceling subscriptions . Some users feel the app is too expensive for the features offered .
Safety & Support tieR3R25R16R31
Hily Dating App Hily users report encountering numerous scammers who try to move conversations off-app to solicit money or explicit content R3R25. There are also claims of the app generating fake accounts or bots to increase engagement R16R31R39. Users also report being banned without clear reasons and receiving unhelpful support R7R34R49.
BLK BLK users also report a high number of scammers and fake profiles, with some attempting to sell explicit content R64R69R88. Users complain about poor customer service, with reports of being banned unfairly or ignored when trying to resolve account issues R72.
Pick Hily Dating App if

you are looking for a general dating app and are willing to navigate significant paywalls and potential bot interactions, hoping to find a match among its diverse user base .

Pick BLK if

you are a Black single looking for a dating app specifically catering to your community, and are prepared to deal with technical glitches and a pay-to-play model .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of positive reviews, but the detailed negative reviews often highlight similar core issues, especially around monetization and fake profiles. BLK's reviews show a higher concentration of technical issues like login problems and disappearing messages.

Frequently asked

Is Hily Dating App free to use?
Hily Dating App is technically free to download and use, but many core features like seeing who likes you, messaging, and filtering by distance are locked behind paywalls or premium subscriptions, which can be expensive, costing upwards of $20 for a week of premium and additional fees for unblurs R1R6R12R13.
Does BLK have a lot of fake profiles or scammers?
Yes, BLK users frequently report encountering scammers and fake profiles, particularly in the community section where some accounts attempt to sell explicit content R64R69R88. Many matches are also described as bots that initiate contact but never respond R64R66.
Are there common technical issues with BLK?
Yes, BLK users commonly report technical issues, including problems logging in R61R72, messages disappearing or not showing up R75, the app freezing , and profiles not displaying pictures or information correctly R71.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US Worst Dating App: There is a paywall to see people who are nearby. It matches with people who live far away.
  2. [R16] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US Bots: Don’t bother downloading this app it’s all bots, you get a bunch of likes none of them r real and you never see them in the regular swiping anyway
  3. [R31] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US AI / Fake Accounts: I am convinced that Hily generates its own fake accounts to “like,” your profile and increase user engagement with the app through hopes of finding a match. I cannot explain how many times I was “liked,” by a profile at an opportune time for me to make a purchase to expedite matching, only to discover upon matching that the profile had not been active recently and would never b
  4. [R39] Hily Dating App 2/5 · US Bots?: I feel like this app is full of bot. Every match I’ve gotten hasn’t responded or even read my message. Also might be my state be a blue state. Like what’s the point to send a like and we match but you’re not gonna respond?
  5. [R7] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US I don’t recommend this app. They just banned you for no reason.: So a person spam reported my page and the creators of the app ban my profile for no reason and then tried to put it on me saying I was doing some suspicious activity. I don’t even get on the app like that, bro. I barely even touched the app so how I’m doing suspicious activity they just banning people just be banning people on the ap
  6. [R34] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US Scam: Got banned from for reason trying to figure out what I did wrong read community guidelines and it’s didn’t really explain why I was banned
  7. [R45] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US It’s an ad machine: Re-downloaded, and received 5ads in 1 minute to buy their premium. I uninstalled immediately.
  8. [R49] Hily Dating App 2/5 · US Support: Several bug issues with the app that I’ve reported multiple times & all I get is responses from a support chat bot. Purchased multiple months of premium and had countless issues. Have a reoccurring issue of Major Crushes being consumed but being unable to message. The support bot asks you to screen record the issue but the app naturally uses DRM locks to stop screen captures. Asked for my
  9. [R6] Hily Dating App 3/5 · US Just mediocre at best: Like most dating apps today it’s plagued with ludicrously expensive features and OF bots. Want to see who liked your profile? Spend money on unblurs, maybe get an unblur from the roulette wheel, or buy premium and get 2 a day. I paid for premium because I had money burning a hole in my pocket and I wish I would’ve put that money towards tacos or beer. At least then I would
  10. [R12] Hily Dating App 3/5 · GB not worth the money, expensive, con: i’ve read reviews that say it’s completely free, as a guy it’s worse than tinder. you have to pay for un blurs, pay to talk it’s just a con and not worth the money in my eyes. if someone likes you you should be able to see them. paying to see what who they are is just annoying as. won’t be using this again
  11. [R13] Hily Dating App 1/5 · US SCAM! Do not waste your time.: Don’t bother purchasing. I paid for the “premium” right away and it does nothing. They will still charge you to “unblur” people and see who likes you and to message people. Total scam. It’s pay as you go and stupid expensive as well. $20+ for a week premium and then another $10+ to see people or contact likes. Criminal. Don’t waste your time.
  12. [R3] Hily Dating App 3/5 · US Scams: Be extremely careful cause a random account will pop up in your area and then add you and then try to move to your number and will try to scam you from there
  13. [R25] Hily Dating App 2/5 · US Scams: I’ve matched with a couple of people now who have been completely fake. Will ask for your number and once they get it they’ll unmatched you and try to get you to send explicit pictures or messages and then come back and asking for money or they will post everything you send. DO NOT TRUST anyone on this app. They will just try and create some AI slop to try and scare you into paying.
  14. [R64] BLK 1/5 · US Scammers and Illegal Activity: The developers must have some type of illegal ring going. The community section is filled with women attempting to sell themselves and when you report it they ban you from the app! Outside of the social section is just as bad. Matches will contact you first then never respond after you reply (bots). Don’t waste your time or MONEY because you will very much regret us
  15. [R66] BLK 3/5 · US BLK: Has a lot of bots on this app.When you pay you stop getting likes
  16. [R69] BLK 3/5 · US Warning: Some profiles are scammers: This app could be great! I wish the developers would only allow profiles that are verified. (Set a time limit on unverified profiles Or give users, especially paid users a warning before matching that the profile is unverified). Unfortunately, scammers and time wasters seem to be taking over this app as of late.
  17. [R88] BLK 1/5 · US App Changing: Too many fake accounts and people promoting sex and content yall need to change this whole app automatically and with the pay for likes
  18. [R61] BLK 1/5 · US Log in bug: I’ve tried everything from uninstalling the app. Deleting saved info of the app in settings and no matter what I do I can’t log in to my account or make a new one.
  19. [R71] BLK 5/5 · US Picture and Information not showing up: I have been trying to log into my account. My profile isn’t showing up and I am unable to see anyone’s profile pictures. None of my pictures on my profile shows up. Never had this issue before.
  20. [R72] BLK 3/5 · US Login issues: It’s an ok app to meet new people and try to find love or even friends! But as I tried to log in it stated there was issues I emailed the support and they became rude. Told me to make an appeal! Done so! In my appeal I made it very clear there was nothing on my page that was inappropriate and I’ve still yet to be able to login
  21. [R75] BLK 3/5 · US Terrible New Update: I used to like the app but ever since the last update, TERRIBLE! All my messages disappeared and most of my mutual likes. It’s ridiculous and I’m not happy.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store