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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

DOWN vs Hily Dating App

DOWN 4.3★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Hily Dating App
Hily Dating App 4.4★ · Free + IAP 65

Hily Dating App has a slight edge over DOWN due to its larger user base and slightly higher lifetime rating, although both apps face significant criticism regarding paywalls and fake profiles.

Full reviews: DOWN · Hily Dating App

Both DOWN and Hily Dating App offer platforms for meeting new people, but both are heavily criticized for aggressive paywalls and the presence of fake profiles or bots. Hily, with a larger user base and slightly higher lifetime rating, manages to secure a narrow lead, despite similar complaints about its monetization strategies and user experience.

Head to head

Features and Matching edge: DOWNR5R7R8R11
DOWN DOWN is praised for its clear options for relationship types (casual, serious, hookup, hangout) and open-minded community, making it easier to find compatible matches and reducing confusion R5R8R11. Users appreciate being able to see what others want before messaging R11. However, some users report issues with location settings, frequently showing profiles far away, and a lack of precise distance filters R7R18R21.
Hily Dating App Hily offers features like a compatibility quiz, but these often require payment . Users complain about being matched with people who live far away, similar to DOWN . Many users also report an abundance of bots and fake accounts, leading to unresponsiveness after matching .
Ease of Use and Interface edge: DOWNR2R3R4R7
DOWN Users generally find DOWN to have a good layout, clean design, and be easy to navigate and use R2R3. Some minor glitches are reported, such as accidentally liking profiles R7 and occasional freezing when messaging R4.
Hily Dating App While some users find Hily easy to use , others mention issues with the interface, such as profiles with photos covering faces and a general feeling of being mediocre .
Reliability and Support tieR4R13R18R21
DOWN DOWN users report issues with the app not working, freezing, or requiring new profiles to be made frequently R4R13. There are also complaints about the 'nearby' feature not functioning correctly, showing profiles from far distances R18R21.
Hily Dating App Hily users experience significant bugs, with one user reporting issues with 'Major Crushes' being consumed without being able to message, and support only offering bot responses . Some users are banned without clear reasons . The app is also accused of generating fake accounts to boost engagement .
Price and Value tieR1R16R22R24
DOWN DOWN is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywalls, with users unable to leave pages without subscribing, message matches, or see who liked them without paying R1R22R32R36. Many feel it's a 'money grab' and a 'scam' R16. Some users claim they are offered VIP for good reviews R24.
Hily Dating App Hily also faces strong criticism for its expensive features and paywalls, with users needing to pay to see nearby people, unblur likes, or message others . Users describe it as a 'scam' and 'criminal' due to high weekly premium costs (e.g., $20+ for a week) and additional charges for unblurs and messaging . There are also complaints about aggressive ads for premium features .
Community and Authenticity tieR5R10R25R26
DOWN DOWN is praised for having an open-minded and friendly community with genuine people R5R25. However, a significant number of users report encountering many fake profiles, scammers, and bots R10R26R34R40.
Hily Dating App Hily users frequently report issues with bots and fake accounts, leading to unresponsiveness and scam attempts . Some users feel the app generates its own fake accounts to encourage purchases .
Pick DOWN if

You are looking for an app with a straightforward interface and clear options for relationship types, and you are willing to navigate potential paywalls and location glitches R3R5R8R11.

Pick Hily Dating App if

You prioritize a larger user base and don't mind a potentially higher frequency of paywalls and bot encounters, hoping to find a match among more active users .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negativity for both stems from the friction experienced by non-paying users encountering paywalls. The reviews for both apps are heavily skewed towards negative experiences regarding monetization and fake profiles, making it challenging to find clear advantages in these areas.

Frequently asked

Do DOWN and Hily Dating App have free tiers?
Yes, both DOWN and Hily Dating App offer free tiers, but many core functionalities like messaging matches, seeing who liked you, or filtering by distance are locked behind paywalls or subscriptions R1R22R32R36.
Are there many fake profiles or bots on DOWN and Hily Dating App?
Users report a significant presence of fake profiles, scammers, and bots on both DOWN and Hily Dating App, leading to frustration and unresponsiveness after matching R10R26R34R40.
How do the apps handle location-based matching?
Both apps struggle with accurate location-based matching, with users on DOWN and Hily Dating App frequently reporting being shown profiles from very far distances or even different countries, despite having location services enabled R7R18R21R34.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] DOWN 5/5 · US Amazing: It’s perfect for if you just want to talk, hookup, or even just hangout. No judgment and very open minded.
  2. [R7] DOWN 2/5 · US Glitchy: It’s way too easy to accidentally date or like a person by mistake as you’re looking through photos. There also doesn’t seem to be a distance option below 60 miles away which is crazy.
  3. [R8] DOWN 5/5 · US Down: Great app, it lets you pick whether you want something serious or not and gives you a bunch of options.
  4. [R11] DOWN 5/5 · US Different but great idea: I love that people here are more open minded than some other dating apps, and I like that you can see what people want before messaging them. It helps to eliminate confusion and makes the dating/hookup process much easier.
  5. [R2] DOWN 5/5 · US Amazing: Very good layout, good color scheme, real people and real results , I’m happy with my purchase from this app, it’s as easy as 123!!
  6. [R3] DOWN 3/5 · US Down: I’ve had a great experience using Down. The app is easy to navigate, and it’s straightforward to connect with people who are looking for the same type of relationship. I appreciated that conversations felt genuine, and the matching process was smooth. The clean design and simple features made it enjoyable to use without feeling overwhelming. If you’re looking to meet new people in a relaxed
  7. [R4] DOWN 1/5 · US APP IS NOT WORKING: I can’t seem to message back my matches. It just freezes completely! Someone please explain this situation!
  8. [R13] DOWN 1/5 · US Read: This app is so weird. I’ve been able to use it for a while then all of a sudden it dosent want to to work.
  9. [R18] DOWN 3/5 · GB Issues: No option to adjust the distance from your location and the profiles you are shown are seemingly random huge distances from you. Now and then you’re randomly shown a profile in your area. Sometimes when adjusting the age range, larger or smaller, it breaks the search and suddenly there’s no profiles available.
  10. [R21] DOWN 3/5 · GB Average: Nearby not working, but the app is the latest version and has access to my location
  11. [R1] DOWN 1/5 · US Boooo: Just like every other app where they shove subscriptions down your throat. Last I got on the app, I literally could not leave the page without subscribing.
  12. [R16] DOWN 1/5 · US Scam: Seems more like a scam to make you spend money
  13. [R22] DOWN 1/5 · US Money: In order to use app or message u need to pay. Per message…LoL
  14. [R24] DOWN 1/5 · US Fake: This app is fake, why does the app have this many star because after 2-3 days they will ask you to do a good review for a 3 day vip thats all thats how they earned their stars but the app is fake
  15. [R10] DOWN 1/5 · US Fake people in this app: There are so many fake people here and scammers
  16. [R25] DOWN 5/5 · US A lot of fun: Super nice community
  17. [R26] DOWN 1/5 · US Scummy App: Terrible app and interface all matches are bots & scammers
  18. [R32] DOWN 1/5 · US Sucks: Can’t do anything without paying
  19. [R36] DOWN 1/5 · US Bad: Can’t even see who liked you without paying so what’s the point
  20. [R34] DOWN 1/5 · US An actual Scam app: You’ll never meet someone in you’r area they will always be 60+ miles away. You get a bunch of “visitors” that you can’t see because you have to pay but soon as you pay they dry up. You get spam message from the dev team so it seem like you have a match but the notification numbers don’t go away.
  21. [R40] DOWN 1/5 · US BEWARE, All fake bots: All the profiles I encountered were completely fake bots. Total waste of time and money. Deleted after an hour and requested a refund which was denied.

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