​Are Free Dating Apps Legit?

It is likely that if you have been unsuccessful at finding love traditionally or even finding someone to connect with non-romantically, you have considered or even used an online dating app. After all, dating apps are a common way to meet people today.

The variety is comprehensive, and the apps vary in different aspects. One of them is pricing. But the question or concern you may have is if you must pay to get help.  

Not really. Pricing is more of a preference matter and is mainly determined by the services or features you want to get. Typically, even with free dating apps, you will find that some features are only accessible after paying a certain amount.

There are legit free dating apps out there that don’t scam users or force them to pay premium subscriptions. Nonetheless, here are some of the best in the market.

Tinder

Tinder was the app that came with the concept of right and left swipes to accept or reject matches. It has various features that you can access for free but with substantial limitations, like a limit of a hundred right swipes in a day. The free version also has limited profile information. Upgraded versions like Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold give you additional features like unlimited likes and the ability to message someone before liking them.

OkCupid

OkCupid is more focused on getting a lot of user information during profile creation. You have to answer various questions. While you can use it for free, the premium version also comes with more features and an ad-free experience.

Bumble

Bumble uses the principle of women making the first move or initiating the conversation after finding a match. The men must get back to the women within twenty-four hours.

Most of the app's basic features are free to use, and messaging is also fully unlocked. To see who has liked you, you need to upgrade to the premium version.

Match

Match has free aspects, but they are also relatively limited. You are only allowed to like or reject potential matches or send messages to matches. To actually communicate, you need to upgrade. Match Premium comes with boosts and has a way to get the attention of a potential match you really like.

Plenty of Fish

You can use Plenty of Fish for free, but its payable version has been customized better and has better filters. I would say the biggest drawback of the free version is the ads that keep popping up. But you can still send and receive messages.

OurTime

OurTime is more suitable for older people. Many of its services are paid for, but you can freely create and browse other people’s profiles. Honestly, that’s still good enough.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to dating apps, the bottom line is that whether the service is free or paid for, you have a chance at genuinely meeting a perfect match. You may pay and never meet someone, or you may not pay and still meet someone you like. Just go with what you are feeling.​