Hinge Dating App Review 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview
2. Hinge Review in 11 seconds
3. Hinge Dating Statistics
4. What does Hinge offer that others don’t?
5. Hinge FAQ
6. Hinge Review Conclusion

London's top dating photographer gives an insight into what his clients are all saying about Hinge.

The Hinge tagline feels slightly cheesy ‘’The dating app designed to be deleted’’ Perhaps a self deprecating attempt to be contrarian and down with the cool kids 🙄 but then, dating app deletion is exactly what most dating singletons want. Maybe that’s why Hinge is currently the fourth most downloaded dating app in the world.

Now sat among the top tier dating apps like Match and Bumble, Hinge has never been short of new and interesting ways to earn its spot in the already crowded space of online dating, and its infectious ideas seems to be working.

Prompting users to showcase their personality through creative prompts and innovative conversation starters has been a success and users still seem to be flocking to Hinge in droves, for now at least.

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Hinge Review in 11 secs ⚡

Here’s the short version for all you speedy cats…

The Good Stuff

• A slightly different approach to swiping, instead you can give ‘likes’ and comments on other peoples photos and messages.

• The male to female ratio is more balanced than Tinder, but doesn’t quite beat Bumble.

• The clever lifestyle questions that the platform asks you can be answered using recorded audio as well as text, allowing a more personal touch.

• The clean minimalistic interface is top notch.

Stuff you might not love

• Lack of a lifetime purchase option.

• No background checks offered yet, although many apps do not yet have this level of security yet.

• Some people might be miffed that there are limited political categorising or party affiliation options in your profiling.

• It’s not exactly cheap.

Hinge Dating Statistics

• According to 2023 research from ‘Business of apps’ Hinge is fast approaching 24 million users worldwide which is staggering.

• Currently 1 million people are paying for its premium tiers

• Launched in Feb 2013, it now has 15% market share in the dating market.

• Now available in over 100 countries Hinge has certainly made its mark.

• I work with many clients across the UK regarding dating photos and many of them have expressed that they prefer this app over the others. But why? Let's take a look.

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What does Hinge do that others don’t?

👍 Likes - Rather than the traditional swiping mechanic Hinge allows users to comment and like profile photos.

🎵 Voice notes - A more expressive way to showcase your personality is simply to let them hear it. Voice notes give you the chance to leave a recorded message on your profile, offering listeners their first taste of how much you can natter.

🚴 Real life scenarios - Skip the small talk, we want to know what you’d do in a zombie apocalypse. You’ll be given opportunities to leave interstitial notes and quotes on what you would do in different situations, dragging out more of your personality quirks.

📷 Multimedia profiling - Text is naff, here you can go a step further with your profile and add music, video and pictures. 

🎎 Prompts - Hinge can often make the first move and provide a question or scenario for you to answer, this encourages more engagement and also draws out more personality traits for people to see.

👩‍❤️‍👩 Standouts List - The app keeps track of profiles that users like and uses this data to curate a special list called "Standouts," offering personalised recommendations for potential matches.

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Hinge Dating App FAQ

What is the male to female ratio on Hinge?

In 2020, Hinge had a 64% male to 36% female user ratio. This is actually a little better than the dating apps with the highest market share.

Best pictures to use on Hinge?

Get some pro photos done with the KM service. We are currently overdelivering on our vision to provide people with enough portraits to completely transform their dating experiences on Hinge.

Best profile to use on Hinge?

A top notch hinge profile involves a sharply written bio and an open hearted showcasing of personality. Don’t go for jokes unless you’ve already gotten great feedback on them, they are soooo subjective and it’s soooo difficult to nail it in a few words.

Is Hinge for dating or hookups?

The theme here is to get you out of the dating game for good. You won’t do that if you’re still in the game of perpetual bed hopping. It’s working hard to match personality types so you can find a lifetime partner. 

How is Hinge different from Tinder?

Hinge attempts to foster connection by acting almost as a third man, using prompts and asking questions for you to record voice answers to, this ignites conversation. It also tries hard to find alternative ways of communicating like shared video and sending roses.

Example - Use Hinge prompts to get noticed

Is there LGBTQ+ on Hinge?

Yes, there is a large and diverse community on dating app Hinge. You are free to state what sex you are and what sex you’re looking for from the start and the options are wide ranging.

Is Hinge good for over 50?

Certainly, Hinge is available across various age groups, including those over 50, making it a viable option for individuals seeking relationships at any stage of life.

Why am I not getting matches on Hinge?

Could be that your profile just needs an overhaul. Check out some of the guides we have on doing this including getting some professional pictures taken. 

We also offer an editing service so you can have them looking exactly how you dreamed.

Do guys or girls message first on Hinge?

Either party can kick off a convo. Try not to take too long.

Is Hinge worth it in 2024?

The team at Hinge certainly hasn’t stopped when it comes to new ideas and creativity, they need to in order to not get drowned out by the competition. We expect this to continue in 2024. Some new changes have been applied to their payment tiers which we’ll get on to now.

Hinge free vs paid?

While Hinge offers free features, a paid subscription provides additional perks like unlimited likes, advanced filters, and the ability to see who likes you.

Here’s a look at what you get:

Is Hinge+ worth it?

This one comes down to speed. Many of the benefits you’ll get, Unlimited Likes, See Who Likes You etc can also be attained in the free version but not as quickly as you’ll be limited to a select amount per day. If you’re in no hurry you’ll be fine with the free tier.

Hinge+ Costs
1 week = £14.99 per week
1 month = £5.83 per week
3 months = £3.88 per week

Is HingeX worth it?

Enhanced Recommendations, Skip The Line, Priority Likes - again the big differentiator here is how quickly you want these things. Enhanced recommendations will do a competent job at saving you from trolling through many unwanted and undesirable conversations by narrowing down on your preferences. 

Priority Likes will simply get you in front of the people you like faster but these offer no guarantees of success, just speedier access. You’ll have to pick and choose based on your priorities.

HingeX Costs
1 week = £24.99 per week
1 month = £10.49 per week
3 months = £6.99 per week

Is it worth paying for Hinge?

In short, kinda not really. Not if you’re a very casual user. If you want enhanced features and a more tailored experience, a paid subscription might be worth it. Assess your dating preferences to determine if the premium features align with your needs.

Hinge new 7 day subscriptions

This is a great way to give Hinge premium levels a try without committing to anything longer than a week. You’ll unlock what you want for a week and see if its really for you.

Hinge vs Bumble

Both Hinge and Bumble offer unique features. Hinge focuses on prompts and meaningful connections, while Bumble empowers women to make the first move ensuring and therefore establishes a great balance. Choose based on your dating preferences and priorities but I still think Bumble is the overall winner when looking at every factor.

Is Hinge a good dating site?

Absolutely. Hinge is currently providing major competition for the big dating apps and has proven itself to be a favourite amongst people looking for an alternative to the mainstream. 

Whether or not you think it's good will of course depend on how accessible it is for you and how easy you find it to connect and start talking, make sure you are pulling your own weight and have a banger profile that makes you stand out from the crowd.

Best Hinge Alternatives?

That’s easy - Bumble. But using both is the smart way to go. I would then say POF or maybe even Match.com or Thursday since these also seem to be getting a lot of praise from users regarding safety measures and innovation.

Hinge Review Conclusion

This is a smoking hot dating app right now, you’ll have no trouble signing up and browsing in under 10mins. And with the additional multimedia options for communicating there's no reason to not add this to your online dating toolset. 

We hope that they stick to their current motive of finding long lasting connections since it seems to be working wonders. Give it a try if you’re looking for a fresh alternative to traditional swiping. Happy dating!

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