Top 5 Online Dating Apps
Dating sites have gained popularity in recent years, as more and more people look to the internet to find love. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fact that it is easier than ever to connect with potential partners from all over the world.
By Archana Nilesh Gandhi
There are a number of different dating sites to choose from, each one with its own unique features and benefits like some dating sites are intended for those who are looking for a serious relationship, while others are more casual.
No matter how unique are your needs and preferences, you are going to find dating site that perfectly fit for you. Applying for a dating site is a great way to get started in the world of online dating, and can help you find the perfect match for you.
So, once you have made up your mind to register yourself and start your search for someone special, question arises where do I register? The best dating website. Below are the guidelines for the same.
Tinder
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| Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinder |
The very first on the list is the world’s most popular Tinder. It’s a US-based app allowing users to “swipe left” and “swipe right” to like and dislike other users’ profiles. It is the most preferred dating app in India and is widely used in metro cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, etc.
Features
This feature allows the user to attach a note while liking a profile. This enhances the chances of engagement as the other user see your profile before they swipe for like or not.
The boost feature allows you to be one of the top profiles in your area for 30 minutes. Which increases visibility and widens your reach near you which makes it easy.
This is a premium feature, designed to highlight your most swipe-worthy potential matches.
Pros of Tinder
Registration is quick and the customised matches arrive fast—it’s got good tech support. Tinder saves time over traditional dating, and even over other dating apps, It’s user-friendly and anonymous, and you won’t get unwanted emails. It’s easy to get a date on Tinder, and any initial rejection is anonymous; if someone “swipes left” on you, you won’t know.
Cons of Tinder
Once you start dating online, you put your image and basic information on the Internet forever, which raises some privacy concerns. Along with that, you have to have a Facebook account to use Tinder, which carries its own set of privacy issues. Tinder has been hacked more than once.
Another con of Tinder is that it can encourage compulsive use, keeps you glued to your smart phones.
Tinder is appearance-based. Anyone can post a fake photo or an old photo, and you won’t know until you meet him or her face-to-face.
OkCupid
It’s a very neat and clean user interface allows the user to navigate through profiles easily. Users can choose the potential match based on preferred interests.
Features
The boost feature allows the user to be one of the top profiles in your area for 30 minutes. If you boost your profile during local time chances of visibility increases and you can reach to a wider user nearby.
As the name says, a super like is a way of showing someone that you are interested in them.
Read receipts feature will let you know if your crush or potential match has read your messages or not.
Pros of OkCupid
Searching for matches and sending/receiving messages doesn’t require a subscription, making OkCupid one of the best free dating sites out there.
Has two levels of paid membership that are packed with useful premium features.
The dating app attracts a huge variety of interesting singles. You’ll see everything from artsy, edgy & creative to attractive, ambitious young professionals.
Cons of OkCupid
Since anyone can create a profile and send messages for free, some people on the site aren’t serious about actually meeting someone. You may also encounter more fake profiles than you might on a paid dating site.
Badoo
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| Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.badoo.mobile |
This Russian-origin-based dating app is excellent for those who are looking for love, friendship, or casual relationships. Its majority of users are late teens and young adults coming from European countries. The app has a high percentage of member activity.
Features
The best feature is the use of search filters while using the app. This allows the user to search according to preferred filters, helps find best matches.
Viewing who visited your profile is also a top-notch feature that helps a lot in finding who is interested in you.
Messaging premium members is also an interesting and amazing feature that this app holds.
Invisible Mode — members can browse Badoo without anyone seeing.
First To Contact New People — chat with new members as soon as they join
Pros of Badoo
Free Basic Membership
Easy Sign-Up
Badoo Premium Features
Real-Time Location Connections
Transparency and Security
Cons of Badoo
Pay to Increase Profile Views, Status, Encounters
Purchased Credits Will Expire
No Matching Algorithm
Hinge
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| Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hinge.mobile |
This app is claiming to be the only dating app that is focusing on long-term connections among the user. The key matching functionality is based on interests and preferences rather than mindless swiping culture.
Features
The users of the app can indicate interest by liking and commenting on stories or photos of other users. This is far better than sending an icebreaker message.
The app lets you read the messages that you sent, without deletion. Hence, conversations and matches never expire.
This is perhaps one of the best features of the app. Hinge lets you move from messaging to a video or phone call easily. As a result, you can start dating from home.
Pros of Hinge
Hinge makes it clear it’s for relationships, not hookups, which puts everybody on the same page.
Rather than swiping, you interact with the dater’s profile content directly.
Cons of Hinge
Some users faced trouble getting their Facebook info to display the way they want it to on Hinge.
Aisle
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| Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aisle.mobile |
Aisle is India’s leading dating app focusing on building a community that believes in long-lasting relationships. It’s a perfect bridge between traditional matrimonial websites and casual dating apps.
Features
The app uses a solid and detailed algorithm that allows a person to choose a partner based on caste, age, religion, and hobbies.
The app focuses only on long-term matches rather a casual dating.
Aisle has a decent user interface which is appealing to many.
Pros of Aisle
A comprehensive registration process which includes completing much of your profile
Affordable membership pricing
Cons of Aisle
App hangs occasionally
Conclusion
Always share personal details in a secured manner, not to fall prey to what you see without judging it correctly.
