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Hinge Dating App vs Plenty of Fish

Hinge Dating App 4.4★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Hinge Dating App
Plenty of Fish 4.3★ · Free + IAP 55

Hinge is the better choice for users seeking serious relationships due to its design and higher success rate, despite recent complaints about increasing paywalls, while Plenty of Fish struggles with a high volume of fake profiles and technical issues.

Full reviews: Hinge Dating App · Plenty of Fish

Hinge users report finding long-term relationships and even spouses, though recent updates have moved some features behind a paywall. Plenty of Fish, while also leading to successful connections for some, is plagued by numerous reports of scammers, bots, and significant app glitches.

Head to head

Features & Design edge: Hinge Dating AppR3R6R10R12
Hinge Dating App Hinge is praised for its design that encourages engagement and real connections, with many users finding it less superficial than other apps . However, recent updates have moved previously free features, like filtering and the undo button, behind a paywall, leading to frustration R6R10R30R50. Users also desire features like a search function for conversations and better filtering options for distance and number of children R3R12.
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish offers some features for free that other apps charge for , but users report issues with its matching system, often receiving messages from people outside their age preferences . There are also complaints about limited messaging for free users and a lack of clear perks for paid subscriptions . Some users also wish for the ability to delete liked profiles without blocking .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: Hinge Dating AppR1R7R14R27
Hinge Dating App Hinge is generally considered easy to use R14, but some users experience significant issues with account creation, including biometric face scans not working R1R39 and phone numbers being linked to existing accounts R7. There are also reports of bugs with liked messages disappearing R27.
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish suffers from frequent technical issues, with users reporting the app not opening R67, being logged out unexpectedly , password reset emails not arriving , and the app being very glitchy, requiring reinstallation . The verification process for selfies also crashes for some users .
User Quality & Safety edge: Hinge Dating AppR5R13R14R19
Hinge Dating App Hinge has a strong reputation for facilitating real connections and leading to successful relationships, with many users finding spouses R5R14R38R49. However, some users report encountering fake profiles R19R24R52 and non-responsive matches . There are also concerns about arbitrary bans, possibly due to revenge reports or automated systems R13R28.
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish is heavily criticized for a high volume of scammers, bots, and fake accounts R62. Users report issues with unverified accounts and profiles showing inactive users . There are also serious safety concerns, with reports of harassment and inadequate moderation of reported accounts . Some users also claim the app bans real users while letting scammers thrive R64.
Price & Value edge: Hinge Dating AppR6R8R9R10
Hinge Dating App Hinge is appreciated for being free for core functionalities, with some users finding success without paying R8. However, there's a growing sentiment that the app is slowly turning into a subscription-only model, with many features previously free now behind paywalls, such as filters, the undo button, and seeing 'standout' profiles R6R9R10R30. Premium pricing is considered expensive by some .
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish is seen as having a free tier that offers some options , but users complain about aggressive pushes for payment . Subscribing doesn't always open up more communication, and some users don't understand the perks of paying . There are also reports of being charged full price despite being offered discounts and continued charges after cancellation .
Support & Moderation edge: Hinge Dating AppR7R13R28R64
Hinge Dating App Hinge users report issues with account bans, often without clear reasons or effective appeal processes, suggesting automated decision-making R13R28. Some also find the provided resources unhelpful for account issues R7.
Plenty of Fish Plenty of Fish is criticized for poor moderation, with real users being banned while scammers and extortionists thrive R64. Users report that reported accounts are not watched, leading to harassment . Customer support is also deemed unhelpful, with issues like non-working subscription features not being fixed despite multiple emails .
Pick Hinge Dating App if

You are looking for a serious relationship and value an app designed for deeper connections, and are willing to tolerate increasing paywalls for advanced features R5R14.

Pick Plenty of Fish if

You are looking for a dating app with a large user base and some free options, and are prepared to navigate a high number of fake profiles and potential technical issues .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of positive reviews from users who found successful relationships. However, recent negative reviews for Hinge primarily focus on changes to its pricing model, while Plenty of Fish's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards issues with fake profiles, scammers, and app functionality.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for finding a serious relationship?
Hinge is widely considered better for finding serious relationships, with many users reporting finding their spouses or long-term partners through the app R5R14R38R49.
Are there many fake profiles on these apps?
Plenty of Fish is heavily criticized for having a massive amount of scammers, bots, and fake accounts, with some users claiming 99% are fake R62. Hinge also has reports of fake profiles, but to a lesser extent R19R24R52.
Do these apps have good free features?
Hinge used to offer many features for free, but recent updates have moved several, including filters and the undo button, behind a paywall R6R10R30R50. Plenty of Fish offers some free options, but limits messaging for non-subscribers and pushes for payment .
Are there technical issues with the apps?
Plenty of Fish users frequently report significant technical issues, including the app not opening, unexpected logouts, password reset problems, and general glitchiness R67. Hinge has some reports of biometric scan failures and message bugs R1R27R39.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Update needed: Please update the children section to allow users to put the number of children they have.
  2. [R6] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Slowly turning to a subscription only app.: Back a year ago, you could filter between what someone’s looking for ex. Short term, long term, etc. Now you can’t. That’s fine and all but they just removed the ability to reverse an accidental X / decline. I always thought this was the best dating app and always vouched for it and recommended it to everyone for the ability to do absolutely everything f
  3. [R10] Hinge Dating App 2/5 · US Used to be good: Changed undo button behind paywall, half the filters can’t be used without paying, and no option to exclude trans people
  4. [R12] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US NEEDED Feature: There needs to be a search feature where you can search for words used in conversations. If you get a lot of matches it’s difficult to keep track of conversations, unless you spend all day on the app. Bumble has always had this feature and it makes it very easy to navigate by being able to search name or something said in conversation; just like searching in iMessage
  5. [R1] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Biometric scan sucks: I can’t get passed the face scan. I have tried at least 100 times. I still have the app downloaded in hopes that one day the face scan will work and I’m able to join.
  6. [R7] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Absolute trash: I can’t even make an account because some random person’s phone number is already linked to the account so I can’t even try if I wanted to and the resources they have. Don’t help complete scam.
  7. [R14] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US Hinge love: Hinge was easy to use and plan dates or meetings, meet friends or the love of your life. I found my friend and love. My future husband and life partner. Looking forward to our amazing life together , waking up together everyday in love just a little more with one another and choosing each other. Life is beautiful love is out there for you, find it on HINGE.
  8. [R27] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Likes in messages BUGGED: Likes on messages are bugged. Cant see what messages matches have liked. Signing out and back in removes all liked messages entirely.
  9. [R5] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US met my husband: the title says it all! designed to be deleted and that’s exactly what I did. now time for wedding planning
  10. [R13] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Banned due to revenge report: Had to take a few days away from the app due to being ill. Got an email saying my account was banned. I’m guessing my match(es) didn’t like that I didn’t reply and reported me. Also assuming it’s a bot making these decisions. I was super excited to find my person!! Random bans seem to be super common, so be aware your account could be deleted at any time.
  11. [R19] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Fakes: Most women on here are fake
  12. [R8] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US Found my baddie: Nice app, love that it’s free, I found my dream woman, hell yeah!
  13. [R9] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Premium: I guess it’s probably the best dating app but they have gotten really aggressive with pushing for the premium mode. It feels like every time you press a button you get an ad to sign up.
  14. [R28] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Banned for no reason: I was banned from hinge after just making an account and wasn’t given a reason just to check tos My friend was banned before and said that there is no point in appealing because it never gets revoked I would like an explanation
  15. [R64] 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
  16. [R38] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US Found Future Wife: Found Future Wife
  17. [R49] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US Found my future HUBBY!!: I have gone my whole life wanting to feel special and he makes me feel like that every single day we are together.. thank you hinge and thank u god I am truly blessed❣️🥰
  18. [R24] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Fake people and unserious: Many fake people can there be a way to really vent people.
  19. [R52] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Paywall and bots: This app is flooded with fake / AI profiles all using the same responses to prompts and having a fake instagram link in one. This plague has only gotten worse over time and the developer’s only response has been to restrict previously free features behind the membership paywall.
  20. [R62] 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
  21. [R30] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · US Used to be great: I used to respect Hinge for not being like the other apps that basically hide people behind paywalls. It appears that Hinge has started to do the same. For example, attempting to like someone when out of like might move them over to the “Standouts” requiring a rose to send them a like. Also only having one “Go Back” a day instead of being able to use them all the time. Hinge, y’a
  22. [R50] Hinge Dating App 1/5 · US Getting worse: The fact I cant even go back to the prior person, a feature Ive really used unless we pay for that now too, is beyond ridiculous. Instead of taking away free features to make the subscribe… why dont you make it worthwhile by making the paid for version better. This is horrendous.
  23. [R39] Hinge Dating App 3/5 · GB ???: was trying to redownload it after taking a break and it said no picture i had was showing my face clear enough even just a passport style picture !
  24. [R67] Plenty of Fish 2/5 · US Not working: Tried to get it and is not opening

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