Dating apps are frowned upon by many people. However, they don’t have to be as scary or cheesy as you think.
We imagine many of you have been waiting for The Tinder Swindler to be released on Netflix. If you haven’t yet seen it, wait until the big day.
We thought Valentine’s Day was a great time to give you a guide on Tinder, one of many dating apps available.
Whether you’re searching for something romantic or a friend, there’s something for everyone.
Tinder
There is no better place to begin. It is the largest app, and while it has earned quite the reputation for light-hearted flings and cheesy bios, it allows you to take control.
After you have downloaded Tinder, you will be asked to create a profile. You will need to upload some of your best photos and write a few words about yourself.
We suggest something real and not too cheesy. Save your lines for the conversation.
You can also set your radius. This is the radius that Tinder will use to find matches. This is the distance you should be looking for someone local. Are you looking for a pen pal? The world is your oyster.
Tinder will only show you one profile per day when it selects people within this area. Click on their photos to see their name, profile and photo.
Then you will have complete control over what happens next. You can swipe right if you like what you see.
Sometimes, their profile may already be visible on their app. It’s now time to wait and see if they match.
You can swipe right if they aren’t your type. Tinder’s best feature is that you won’t have the ability to message people unless you match their profile. You can also not reach out to them.
You can also add cool features such as a “super like”, which lets you tell someone that you are very fond of them, or at least their profile.
You can also save money on your first date by signing up for it. You can also sign up for subscriptions that give you additional features like likes.
Tinder can be downloaded from both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Bumble
Although it sounds like honey, we assure you that it is real and very sweet. Apple named bumble as one of the top 2021 apps.
Bumble is also available for Android users. Bumble empowers women.
This app allows women to make the first move when two people are connected and become a part of each other’s hive.
This is what we promised, no cheese. It’s so beautiful to see bumblebees sharing their hives and dating each other.
Once you’ve made contact with someone, you have only 24 hours to get in touch, or the connection will be lost forever.
You don’t have to be looking for dates. Instead, you can use the BFF feature to connect with friends and make new acquaintances.
You can upgrade to Bumble Boost like Tinder and get a variety of exclusive perks – but this comes at a price. It’s completely free if you don’t want it.
Match.com
Match.com has been a popular site since the beginning of time. It allows iOS and Android users to create online profiles and upload photos. It will even allow you to connect your Match account with your Apple or Android Watches.
Your profile can be enhanced with voice and video clips.
Vibe Check, a new feature, allows you to video chat with your matches when you are ready.
The safety feature is our favourite feature on this site. Although we hope you won’t use it, you can notify your friends if you feel unsafe while on a date.
Match.com offers a subscription that you can sign up for to view your profile and like your prescription. However, it is free to use all its basic features.
Hinge
Hinge is different from other dating apps we have discussed. Hinge’s main focus is on what we love most – engaging conversations.
Dizziness is gone. No more swiping left, right, then right. Hinge instead offers a detailed profile you can fill out with all the details and stories you wish.
Have a funny story? It’s sure to be a hit! Could you put it on your profile? Make sure it isn’t too bad. People can like it and leave comments – there is no pressure.
Commenting on the stories of others can be a great way to spark conversation.
Hinge can be downloaded for free on iOS or Android.
E-harmony
Eharmony was the first company to integrate science and dating. They used an algorithmic system to find the best matches.
Before you can get started, you’ll be asked to complete a Relationship Questionnaire. Although it may seem odd at first, it is quite simple.
It will match you with people who have similar interests to you. This eliminates any wasted time.