Finding love (or not) online is not always easy. It is not enough to select your best selfie, you must also choose the right application. Have you taken a long and wide tour of Tinder? That's good, we selected 5 equally effective dating applications that play the role of Cupid 2.0.
Smartphone in hand, you have decided to throw yourself into the world of online dating. Like everyone else, you've rushed to Tinder, the most popular app on the market. At first it was nice. Then there were the dick pics, weariness after the 150th swipe, ghosting, in short, you got tired.
Do not lose hope. There is bound to be a dating app that suits you a little more. Here are 5 dating apps that will reconcile you with online love.
Happn: the dating app to find your crush
"Find who you meet". This is the slogan of the Happn dating application which allows you to find a man or a woman stealthily crossed on the street. For this, the app has limited the meeting perimeter to 250 meters around you to find people who frequent the same places. Where Happn stands out is that it offers the possibility of transforming a eye contact (eye contact) or an exchanged smile born of a happy coincidence in a romantic encounter. A nice virtual boost in the real world.
- The perfect app for whom?
Those who finally want to approach their neighbor or this guy or this girl seen in the corner laundromat, without passing for stalkers.
Bumble, the app that encourages women to take the first step
Swipe right to like, and left to pass. So far, so good. Except that on Bumble once it matches, it's up to you to send the first message. And you only have 24 hours to start the conversation – otherwise farewell, your crush disappears. Are you a happy bachelor who's not looking for love? No problem, there is a BFF mode (Best Friend For Ever) to make new friends.
Those who are tired of waiting for love as Jenifer sang. But also, those who want to avoid a little too insistent hints.
Once, the slow dating dating app
Once takes the opposite view from Tinder. You are only entitled to one love match per day and it is not selected by an algorithm but by an employee (called matchmaker). You then have 24 hours to start the conversation. If the person doesn't interest you, then wait until the next day for another suggestion. The idea? Privilege quality over quantity, rather than multiplying matches and meetings by always asking yourself if there is not better (this is called "FOBO" for Fear Of Better Options).
It is an application of slow dating – which can be a bit confusing when you are used to swiping to the point where you have tendonitis of the thumb. It is suitable for those who are not in a hurry to find love and meet people.
Her, the dating app for lesbians and queer
Founded by Canadian Robyn Exton, Her is a dating application designed for LGBTQ + women. Among the features, we find the traditional swipe, left to mark disinterest and right to like. On Her, women are looking for friends as much as a soul mate or for dates. Finally, the application offers 18 different sexual orientations, from lesbian to bi, including transgender, pansexual or non-binary. A big plus for inclusiveness.
- An application for whom?
If you are looking for a space safe, where you identify yourself and feel safe, Her might just be the app for you.
Hinge, the dating app that goes up
The promise : designed to be deleted (created to be deleted). The application is not yet very well known in France but is already positioned as a worthy successor to Tinder, the "high-end" version. Moreover, Hinge wants to be closer to the dating site than to the dating application. The app allows you to like a maximum of 10 profiles per day from a personalized selection. After your date, you give feedback on the smooth running (or not) of the appointment.
- The ideal app for whom?
Those who are tired of swiping frantically for hours, until they no longer even know who they find attractive or not.
Louise, the dating app for music lovers
If, originally, Louise was not created for the purpose of finding love, it still allows you to meet strangers … according to their musical tastes! Once downloaded, simply enter your favorite titles. The application then puts you in touch with music lovers who share your tastes. After all, music is a good way to test your affinities.
Music lovers who do not want to bother with old rock 'all day long when they swear by Celine Dion.