Nick said: “The OKCupid dates I went on were often the most interesting, with people I could genuinely chat to.” You can also link up your Instagram profile if you think it gives potential matches a better picture of what you’re all about. That means it can be hard for other apps to really stand out, which is why OKCupid has turned its focus to matching people up on a ‘deeper level.’īy filling out your profile and answering questions, the app’s algorithm will suggest potential matches who share your interests in the hope you’ll build deeper connections, which you can easily see from a ‘compatibility’ score displayed next to other users. But competition between the top dating apps is fierce.

I’m trying to stay patient and positive, but I think the instant buzz of Tinder might have ruined me.”Ĭompetition for a date may be tough. Sarah said: “Hinge definitely sounds good in theory. You can like someone’s activities and photos, which reminds us more of Facebook-style interactions, but packaged up within a dating app.ĭoes this all sound a bit too good to be true? That’s maybe because it is. The biggest difference is there’s no ‘hot or not?’ style swiping. So you’re more likely to find someone with genuine shared interests, rather than just a nice face. The idea is you can build an authentic picture of yourself, with answers, photos, details about what you’re reading or listening to and even video. You’re prompted to ask a series of questions, but you can choose which you answer. Meanwhile, WooPlus’s tagline is ‘Meet Curvy Singles’ - body positivity? Yes please.Ĭalling itself “the relationship app”, Hinge is aimed at those who are tired of Tinder, or just have really sore thumbs from all the swiping. Veggly, for example, is designed for the vegetarians and vegans of this world. There are also apps catering to a burgeoning demographic of daters, or groups that identify with a specific body type, culture, religion. Then next Thursday, the dating game can start again with a clean slate. There are new players in the game, like Thursday, an app that, as the name suggests, only activates on a Thursday – it's the new Friday, don't you know? Once the clock strikes midnight and Thursday draws to a close, the ball is over, messages and likes get zapped. Some apps, including Hinge, now offer up vaccine status information on profiles, so you can match up with folks who share your views on health as well as love.

Classic apps like Tinder now support FaceTime-style video calls for truly distanced dates. Even for anyone unsure about meeting people in person just yet, there's no point waiting for Covid-19 to disappear before you start talking to people through messaging and video call, and besides, the dating app pool is richer than ever.

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