Hinge Dating App vs Bumble Dating App

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. [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
2. [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
3. [R61] Bumble Dating App 1/5 · US U have to pay to use: Only free thing to do is to set up ur account
4. [R117] Bumble Dating App 1/5 · US Pointless without Money: Unless you love to just swipe right or left on profiles all day, this app isn’t worth the time unless you pay for premium. You can’t even see who likes you without paying. Literally the only thing you can do is swipe left or right on profiles. Enjoy.
5. [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.
6. [R59] Hinge Dating App 5/5 · US Met my soulmate: Through hinge I met the man who will soon become my husband. The app was easy to use, and in a world where everyone hates on dating apps, I SWEAR by Hinge!
7. [R75] Bumble Dating App 3/5 · US Confusing: This app is very confusing with how it works. You can like someone and get to message them, then there are times someone will like me back but they have to initiate. There are some that say you have 24hrs to initiate, or they do. Some say 72hrs. I can like someone back but they have to start the conversation. How does this thing work??? Make it make sense and user friendly…
8. [R90] Bumble Dating App 3/5 · GB Average app.: A recent trip to the Algarve and this app failed for the entire trip to use my location for matches. Instead it had me in Lisbon which is literally nowhere near where I was. It also highlights how little effort women are prepared to put into a first message. The app literally fails at its intended purpose. I wouldn’t pay for it based on these things.
9. [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.
10. [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.
11. [R73] Bumble Dating App 1/5 · US Put a fork in it: Because this app is done. Real users are largely gone, there’s plenty of fake profiles and so many bugs within the profile and app settings.
12. [R115] Bumble Dating App 2/5 · US App is Unusable: As a gay man, I’ve been using Bumble since it first opened its platform to the LGBTQIA+ community, and watching this app deteriorate over the years has been genuinely embarrassing. What was once a usable dating platform has turned into a broken, overpriced mess filled with fake profiles, nonsensical algorithms, and a complete disregard for user experience. At this point, the app i
13. [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
14. [R67] Bumble Dating App 1/5 · US No good: Extremely expensive. Overpriced. Don't use.
15. [R82] Bumble Dating App 2/5 · US Expensive now, use to be good though: I met some really awesome people on bumble but they changed the prices and the cheapest option FOR A WEEK is now 32$, would recommend tinder or hinge for more affordable match making
16. [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
17. [R72] Bumble Dating App 3/5 · US No customer service and no diversity: It took hours to cancel the subscription. The step by step instructions in the support tab did not match the options on screen. Ended up having the AI chat assistant cancel. Maybe it’s the area I live in but the diversity on the app is nonexistent. Left a bad taste and I went be using the app again.
18. [R97] Bumble Dating App 1/5 · US no customer support: They have moved all their customer support to AI chat bots. They will move your issue to email. 2+ weeks later I’m still waiting for email support.