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Head-to-head

Plenty of Fish vs Tinder Dating App

Plenty of Fish 4.3★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Tinder Dating App
Tinder Dating App 4.2★ · Free + IAP 65

Tinder Dating App has a slight edge over Plenty of Fish, primarily due to its perceived ease of use and more consistent core functionality, despite both apps struggling with similar issues like fake profiles and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Plenty of Fish · Tinder Dating App

Both Plenty of Fish and Tinder Dating App offer free dating experiences with in-app purchases, but both face significant user complaints regarding fake profiles, scammers, and aggressive paywalls. Tinder generally receives praise for its ease of use, while Plenty of Fish struggles with technical glitches and a confusing matching system.

Head to head

Features and Matching tieR1R3R15R18
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish users report a confusing matching system, leading to unwanted messages from inappropriate age groups and profiles not fitting their requirements R1. Some users also complain about the inability to filter unverified accounts and the algorithm not matching them with people who like them unless they pay R3R15. The app used to have more free features but now limits communication to one message a day for free users R18.
Tinder Dating App Tinder users appreciate its ease of use compared to other dating sites R62. However, recent changes like replacing 'Explorer' with 'Events' (which are geographically limited) have been criticized . Users also report issues with the app showing them the same people repeatedly, even after swiping left, and a desire for more control over who they see .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Tinder Dating AppR7R12R19R33
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish is frequently described as glitchy, with users experiencing issues like the app not loading, crashing during verification, conversations disappearing, and needing to reinstall the app R7R19R33R39. Some also find the app invasive due to many personal questions they can't opt out of R12.
Tinder Dating App Tinder is generally praised for being easy to use R62. However, some users report issues with the app freezing, not loading, or crashing, especially when trying to import contacts or verify their face . Notifications are also reported as not working for some .
Scammers and Fake Profiles tieR2R3R4R10
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish users widely report a high prevalence of fake accounts, scammers, and bots, with some estimating 99% of profiles are fake R2R3R4R10. These issues make it difficult to find genuine connections and raise concerns about user safety R46.
Tinder Dating App Tinder also faces significant criticism for having many fake profiles, ghost accounts, and bots . Users complain about wasting money messaging inactive or fake accounts and the app's inability to weed them out .
Price and Value tieR3R15R18R24
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish is seen as money-hungry, with users complaining about needing to pay to see likes and limited messaging for free users R3R15R18R24. Some users feel that paying for a subscription doesn't offer clear benefits or unlimited messaging R24. There are also reports of being charged full price despite promotional offers and continued charges after cancellation .
Tinder Dating App Tinder is frequently criticized for its aggressive monetization, with users feeling forced to pay to see who liked them or to get basic communication features . Boosts are considered a waste of money due to showing the same people . Users feel the app exploits loneliness for money and is too expensive for what it offers .
Support and Moderation tieR1R4R34R46
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish users report being unfairly banned for unclear reasons, sometimes right after creating an account or after reporting issues R1R4R34. There are also complaints about reported accounts not being watched and harassment issues R46. Customer support is described as unhelpful, especially when paid features don't work .
Tinder Dating App Tinder users also report being unfairly banned without clear explanation or denied appeals . Some users claim their accounts were banned after canceling subscriptions or due to issues like a stolen phone . There are complaints about the age verification process being flawed and unresponsive .
Pick Plenty of Fish if

You are looking for a free dating app and are willing to navigate a potentially confusing interface and a high number of fake profiles, as some users do find success in meeting people .

Pick Tinder Dating App if

You prefer a dating app that is generally considered easy to use and has a large user base, and you are prepared to encounter a paywall for advanced features and a significant number of inactive or fake profiles R62.

Evidence note: Both apps have a mix of positive and negative reviews, with recent negative reviews often focusing on monetization and technical issues. The lifetime ratings are similar, and the free-tier friction is evident in both, as many complaints revolve around features being paywalled.

Frequently asked

Are Plenty of Fish and Tinder Dating App free to use?
Both Plenty of Fish and Tinder Dating App offer free versions, but many core features, such as seeing who liked you or having unlimited messaging, are often locked behind paid subscriptions or in-app purchases R3R15R18R24.
Do Plenty of Fish and Tinder Dating App have many fake profiles or scammers?
Yes, both Plenty of Fish and Tinder Dating App are frequently criticized by users for having a high number of fake profiles, scammers, and bots R2R10R13R22.
Which app is easier to use, Plenty of Fish or Tinder Dating App?
Tinder Dating App is generally considered easier to use by its users R62, while Plenty of Fish is often described as glitchy and having a confusing matching system R1R33R39.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Confusing: I didn’t understand how the matching system worked and ended up gaining messages from men 40+. I am 20. I had no say on who could message me. I had got annoyed so I started trolling one of the old guys, I was reported and banned from the app right after. Catering to weird old men is wild and the matching + messaging system should be changed.
  2. [R3] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · US Offers verification but not required!: Cannot filter all unverified accounts. Saw alot of complaints of fake accounts and seemed to be many I believe to be fake. Just a breeding ground for scammers. Also subscribing does not open uou up to more communication. One message a day for free! Money Hungy!
  3. [R15] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · US Likes but won’t match: The algorithm in plenty of fish is 🚮 they don’t match you ever with people that like you. In which enforces payment to purchase to see likes. I’m not doing that just to see results. I feel like this app is a waist of complete time. You can swipe for hours an still get nothing. Idk what is worse. This app or tinder 🤦🏽
  4. [R18] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · US No Limit: Stop limiting customers to one message in a 24hour. If you have not signed up with your service.
  5. [R7] Plenty of Fish 2/5 · US Not working: Tried to get it and is not opening
  6. [R12] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · US Used to love it but idk now: Its use to be pretty easy but now its asks so many and personal questions that you can’t even opt out of answering. Just feels invasive a bit.
  7. [R19] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Poorly Made: Created an account last night, swiped for a few minutes and went to bed. I woke up this morning and I was logged out! Strange, but even stranger is the fact that PoF is NOT accepting my password (I saved it so I know it is correct). I clicked on reset password through both the app and a browser, and I still have received no password reset email. However, when I try to create a new acc
  8. [R33] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · GB Glichy: this site is very glitchy, it’s not the first time I’ve been on Plenty of Fish, and it was better before it does not work unless you read a situation where you have Wi-Fi which is very annoying. This never used to be a problem a few years ago when I was on it before. sometimes messages don’t come on from other people straight away and the timeline makes you look inconsistent. This could af
  9. [R2] Plenty of Fish 4/5 · US There are fake people here.: One conversation a few days the question became repetitious but he would deny they were. The questions seem as if they were program because looking back at his msgs they were exact same wording. Blocked! But in honesty; I did meet some nice interesting people
  10. [R4] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Garbage: They ban real users while letting scammers and blackmailing extortionists thrive on here I made an account and the next morning i was banned for some reason
  11. [R10] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Plenty Of Scammers: 99% scammers
  12. [R24] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · US Ok for free: Can be very laggy & doesn’t make sense when you pay for the subscription service you don’t get unlimited messaging. I have no idea what perks I get for paying…
  13. [R34] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Not good: Signed and few minutes after I got removed for no reason after verification
  14. [R46] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Unsafe ..: No one is watching the reported accounts. One thing about this site is when you delete your account sign back in all of the blocks against that account comes back. I have been harassed by someone who will not leave me alone. I chatted with them for about 2 days and realized the guy is mentally unstable. Stalker stuff, can’t take no for an answer. I can’t be the only person dealing with
  15. [R13] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US A lot of scammers/bots: Plenty of Fish has many scammers and bots here; you can tell because their bios often include a Telegram number, which is a major red flag even in 2026. I still have to deal with that nonsense as if it were the Myspace days. Come on now. The development team should do better, the software should improve, the project manager should be doing a better job, and the product owne
  16. [R22] Plenty of Fish 1/5 · US Terrible: A massive amount of scammers and fake accounts. Do not use this app. Threats of blackmail, stalkers, etc. 0 stars. This should be illegal.
  17. [R39] Plenty of Fish 3/5 · GB It’s ok: I’ve used pof for years now on and off, recently signed up again and it’s very glitchy! I log in it won’t load properly I then have to uninstall and reinstall it thinking it’ll fix it, nope every time I open a message I have to close the app as it glitches and now every morning it tells my to upload photos and all my conversations are gone! Super annoying when u have to do that.
  18. [R62] Tinder Dating App 5/5 · US Sites compared: I’ve been using three sites primarily for 6 to 9 months. Tinder is the easiest to use over eharmony or Match. eHarmony has a ton of scammers constantly reporting them on a daily basis. Match is OK but doesn’t have the same ease of use as Tinder. It also tends to be the cheapest of the three.

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