Bumble: costs, features and safety
Bumble is free to download and use. After you match there is a limited time to respond. Bumble Boost can extend a match by 24 hours or rematch an expired one.
At a glance
- Free to use: Yes, paid tiers are optional
- How you meet people: Swipe through profiles
- Paid options: Bumble Boost, Bumble Premium, Bumble Premium+
- Platforms confirmed: iOS, Android
- App Store rating: 4.3 out of 5 (1.8M ratings)
- Operated by: Bumble Holding Limited
What the paid tiers add
Bumble Boost
- Unlimited swipes
- Rematch with expired connections
- Extend matches by 24 hours
- Backtrack on left swipes
- 1 Spotlight per week
- 5 SuperSwipes per week
Bumble Premium and Bumble Premium+: the pages we could read list these tiers but do not say exactly what each adds. Check the app before you buy.
Prices listed on the App Store
These are the in-app purchase prices the US App Store showed. The store does not say how long each subscription lasts, so the same name can appear at several prices. The price you are offered can differ by age, location and platform; use the cost calculator with the price your app shows you.
| Item as listed | Price |
|---|---|
| Bumble Boost | $2.99 |
| Bumble Boost | $7.99 |
| Bumble Boost | $8.99 |
| Bumble Boost | $9.99 |
| Bumble Boost | $10.99 |
| Bumble Boost | $12.99 |
| Bumble Premium | $17.99 |
| Bumble Premium | $19.99 |
| Bumble Premium | $32.99 |
| Pack of 1 BumbleCoins | $1.99 |
Bumble’s Terms say its pricing “varies by a number of factors”, such as region, subscription length and bundle size.
Features
- Free to use; Boost, Premium and Premium+ are optional
- Paid tiers add advanced filters, extended matches, Incognito Mode and Travel Mode (the App Store does not say which tier has which)
- Intentions and “Looking for” filters
- Interest badges
- Snooze Mode pauses dating without losing matches
Safety features
- Photo Verification
- ID verification
- Share Date
- In-app video and voice calls without sharing your number
- Private Detector (blurs lewd images)
- Snooze
- Unmatch, block and report
- Safety Center
Whatever the app, the first date safety checklist applies.
How to cancel
Bought from Bumble: cancel in the payment settings under your profile. Bought through Apple or Google: cancel in that store’s account settings. Deleting your account or the app does not cancel. See how to cancel on iPhone and Android.
Sources:apps.apple.com/us/app/bumble-dating-app-meet-date/id930441707 · bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/bumble-boost · bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/safety · bumble.com/en-us/terms · bumble.com/en-us. Last checked October 25, 2026.