Hinge vs Bumble
Hinge: A match usually starts with a like or a comment on one specific photo or answer in someone’s profile. Bumble: After you match there is a limited time to respond. Bumble Boost can extend a match by 24 hours or rematch an expired one.
| Hinge | Bumble | |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| How you meet people | Like or comment on part of a profile | Swipe through profiles |
| Paid options | Hinge+, HingeX | Bumble Boost, Bumble Premium, Bumble Premium+ |
| Verification offered | Yes | Yes |
| Time limit on matches or chats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Platforms confirmed | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| App Store rating | 4.4 (1.1M ratings) | 4.3 (1.8M ratings) |
| Lowest App Store price point | $9.99 (any item) | $1.99 (any item) |
“Not confirmed” means we could not find it on a page we could read, not that the app lacks it. App Store price points are listed without plan lengths, so they are not a like-for-like price comparison; see each app's page for the full list.
What paying adds
| Hinge | Bumble |
|---|---|
Hinge+: See everyone who has liked you, Unlimited likes HingeX: Enhanced recommendations, Priority likes | 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: details not published on the pages we read Bumble Premium+: details not published on the pages we read |
Safety tools
| Hinge | Bumble |
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Which one fits you
- Hinge if you prefer: like or comment on part of a profile.
- Bumble if you prefer: swipe through profiles.
- Both are free to start, so trying each for a week costs nothing. Pay only once you know which one you use.
Sources:apps.apple.com/us/app/hinge-dating-relationships/id595287172 · hinge.co · hinge.co/trustandsafety · hinge.co/terms · 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.