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70 facts in comparison
Hinge
Tinder
Why is Hinge better than Tinder?
- Has privacy options?
- Ad-free?
- Has search filters?
- Requires detailed profile information?
- Shows mutual Facebook friends?
- Has a “connect in real-time” option?
- Prevents scammers and fake profiles?
- Can be personalised?
Why is Tinder better than Hinge?
- Has two-way video chat?
- Has a wink/poke feature?
- Allows you to specify your sexual orientation?
- Has notifications for a mutual match?
- Has swipe action selection?
- Shows that someone is typing?
- Displays user age on profile?
- Has a media gallery?
Which are the most popular comparisons?
General info
Free app
✔Hinge
✔Tinder
You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.
Is compatible with Android
✔Hinge
✔Tinder
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Is compatible with iOS
✔Hinge
✔Tinder
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
Ad-free
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.
Available on PC
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
These services are ideal if you want to use the app while sat down at your computer, as well as on-the-go.
Can be personalised
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
You can personalize the appearance of the app - for example, choosing a different theme or colors.
Has Twitter sign-in option
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
Signing in with your Twitter account can be faster and easier if you don’t want to spend time on a registration page.
Supports widgets
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
You can add widgets to the home screen. This allows you to have more flexibility and to see information at a glance, without going into the app.
social network users
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The social network has a higher number of users, indicating it is a more popular platform. This makes it easier to find content you like and to interact with other people.
Profile & Matching
Uses GPS to meet people
✔Hinge
✔Tinder
You can see who is near to your location, making it easier to meet up.
Has a behavioral matchmaking feature
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
Behavioral matchmaking engines monitor the behaviour of thousands of users in order to spot common patterns. This knowledge is then used in helping you to find a match, without having to fill in lots of lengthy questionnaires and so on.
Has search filters
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
You can search through singles using filters such as age, education, height or even body type. It is useful if you are looking for something specific.
Allows you to rate daily matches
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
By rating the daily matches, you help improve the match-making algorithm of the app. Overtime, the daily matches the app suggests should become better suited for you.
Requires detailed profile information
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
You have to fill out your profile information and answer a general questionnaire (it might be time consuming, but is very useful for finding possible matches).
Has swipe action selection
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
You can benefit from quickly browsing profiles and deciding yes or no – e.g., swiping right to "like" a user, or swiping left to "take a pass.”
Has a compatibility score
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
The compatibility score shows how well matched you are to someone, based on different factors such as your interests or your replies in a tailored questionnaire.
Shows mutual Facebook friends
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
When you log in with Facebook, it will let you know if you and another user have communal friends. This is useful if you want to find people connected to your circle, or even to avoid meeting people who are connected to you.
Allows you to specify your sexual orientation
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
You can specify your sexual orientation (e.g. heterosexual, hom*osexual, bisexual), which can make it easier to find a match.
Notifications
Has “message seen” notification
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can see when someone has opened your message, so you know whether or not it has been read yet.
Has notifications for a mutual match
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
If there's a mutual match, meaning that someone you like also likes you, you will be notified straight away.
Shows who visited your profile
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
With this feature you can see who visited your profile and who may have an interest in you.
Has “like” notifications
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
The app will send you a notification if somebody likes your profile, or adds you to their favorites.
Messaging features
Has the option to delete message history
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can delete past messages, for example if they contain confidential or private information.
Has a wink/poke feature
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
This helps you to quickly and easily let someone know that you are interested in them.
You can stay invisible
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You don’t have to logout in order to appear offline.
Has chat rooms
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
The app has chat rooms where you can interact with large groups of people.
Has a built-in translator
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
With a built-in translator you can easily communicate across different languages.
Shows reply rate
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
A high reply rate means that the user answers most of the messages he/she receives.
Shows that someone is typing
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
You can see when someone is typing a reply, which can prevent confusion.
It uses “two-way opt-in”
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
This means that you have to add or accept contacts before being able to message. It prevents strangers sending you unwanted messages.
Has two-way video chat
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
You can have a one-on-one conversation with video.
Security
Has privacy options
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
You can change your privacy settings so that not all content is available for public viewing.
Prevents scammers and fake profiles
✔Hinge
✖Tinder
The app requires all users to log in with a social network in order to verify one´s identity. Profiles have to have at least a good number of friends and have been active for at least one year.
Can be used anonymously
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can use the app anonymously, ie. you don’t have to reveal your true identity.
Has end-to-end encryption
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
End-to-end encryption protects data between two communicating parties and ensures that only the intended receiver can access the unencrypted information.
You do not need a SIM card to log in
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
The app is not connected to your phone number, so you can use it on devices such as tablets without needing a SIM card.
Doesn’t require account
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
The app doesn't require you to make an account in order to log in and use the app.
Features
Import your Facebook pictures
✔Hinge
✔Tinder
The app lets you upload your favorite pictures directly from Facebook.
You can send picture messages
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can send picture messages, such as photos or drawings, with the app.
Has a media gallery
✖Hinge
✔Tinder
A media library contains all uploaded files, making search easier and helping you organize the content.
Includes maps
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
It includes localized maps to help you see the information easily at a glance. Usually, you can zoom in on the maps and see the desired location with more detail.
Can capture photos
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can take photos within the app. This allows you to do everything from capturing the image to editing all within one app, instead of having to import an image taken with another camera app.
more pictures
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Users can upload several pictures in their profile, so you can get a better idea of their physical appearance. It is better to have more pictures if you want to get more attention and be a trusted user.
Has temporary images
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can send an image which will delete itself after a short time, so that it won't be saved on the other person’s device.
You can send videos
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can send videos with the app.
You can send music files
✖Hinge
✖Tinder
You can share music files with your friends.
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Twoo
7
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MiuMeet
8
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Tinder
9
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Meet24
10
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POF
1
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Twine Canvas
2
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Hot or Not
3
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Down
4
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Speed Date
5
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Blendr
6
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Twoo
7
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MiuMeet
8
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Tinder
9
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Meet24
10
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POF
1
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Twine Canvas
2
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Hot or Not
3
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Down
4
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Speed Date
5
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Blendr
6
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Twoo
7
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MiuMeet
8
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Tinder
9
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Meet24
10
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POF
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