Tinder can be a lot of fun, but it can also be exhausting. Constantly swiping through hundreds of users trying to find a girl you’d actually like to meet, then hoping she responds when you match and message her.
To be successful on Tinder, you’re looking at spending an average of 35 minutes on the app every day. You’ve got your work cut out for you since men outnumber women almost 3 to 1 on Tinder.
Luckily there are plenty of other mobile dating apps on the scene, so you don’t need to rely solely on Tinder to have the girl of your dreams at your fingertips.
Here are the top 5 Tinder alternatives for you to consider:
1. Hinge
Hinge is the Tinder for people who are serious about dating. Boasting nearly a 50/50 male to female ratio, it’s not hard to find attractive women.
According to Hinge, the majority of their users are looking for a relationship, so this app is better for finding the one rather than one for right now.
The format is similar to Tinder, with the notable exception of having only 24 hours to start a conversation with someone once you match. And instead of endless swiping sessions, the app sends you a finite number of matches every day pulled from your pool of Facebook friends.
Hinge is a great option for those living in big cities who have 50+ Facebook friends, but it’s not ideal if you live outside of major metro areas. Read our ultimate Hinge review if you’d like the full rundown to see if this is the app for you. If you decide to join, be sure to also check out these essential Hinge dating tips to make sure you get that first date.
2. Happn
Happn matches you with users you’ve actually crossed paths with IRL. The app is entirely location based, so once you've set your distance (up to 55 miles), your dating pool is filled with people who have come within that radius of you.
If you’re in a major area like NYC or LA, Happn is a great choice. You could match with someone who is also waiting in line for a latte, and go from messaging to meet up within minutes.
Happn tends to attract users interested in more casual meetups rather than long-term relationships, which makes it a great alternative if you like the hook up nature of Tinder but don’t want to invest a lot of time using the app.
Read our Ultimate Happn Review for everything you need to know about meeting attractive women on Happn.
3. Bumble
Bumble is another “Tinder with a Twist” app. On Bumble, only women can start the conversation. A mutual match is made when both users swipe right, but it’s on her to message you – and she only has 24 hours to do it.
This app is great if you’re a guy who’s easy on the eyes or you know the secret to taking strong online dating photos.
Not being in the conversational driver’s seat might take some getting used to, but on the plus side – if she sends a message then you know she’s interested. No more wasting time sending out dozens of opening lines to women who never respond.
And upgraded users don't have to waste time swiping through women who might not make a mutual match – the BeeLine feature limits your feed to women who have already liked you, so a match is guaranteed.
According to one of the app’s founders, the odds of getting a message are in your favor – around 60% of matches result in a conversation.
The app’s gender demographics are supposedly about equal, with 55% of users being male. Bumble tends to attract younger, professional women – so if you’re looking for a girlfriend with her act together, this app is a good bet.
Click here for everything you need to know about Bumble.
4. CoffeeMeetsBagel
If you have no time or patience for endless swiping (and you’re not ready to hire us to do it for you), CoffeeMeetsBagel is the app you’ve been looking for…
CMB sends you just one match a day based on mutual Facebook friends, so it’s perfect for guys who don’t want to constantly be checking their phones. Most users are serious about finding a relationship, and the app attracts attractive, intelligent, professional women. In fact, on this app women outnumber men.
Once a match is sent, users have 24 hours to initiate a conversation before the match expires. The messaging window lasts 8 days. Compared to apps like Tinder, women aren’t inundated with matches and messages, so the odds of her responding to your opening line are fairly high.
For even more information on how to get the most out of CMB, click here.
5. The League
Marketed as Tinder “for elites”, The League is one of the latest offerings in the exclusive app category. This app aims to match highly successful singles, and much like the hottest nightclubs, you’ve got to wait to get in.
Users are heavily screened prior to acceptance, so make sure your Facebook and LinkedIn work credentials are up to snuff. Once you’ve made it past the long waiting list (or cut in line with a VIP pass), the app will send you five matches a day.
In the market for an A-list girlfriend that mom will swoon over? This is the app for you. Thanks to the app’s high standards, you are bound to meet some of the most educated, intelligent women in your city.
Right now The League is only available in select cities like San Francisco and NYC, but if you think you’ve got what it takes to hang with the best of the best, check it out.
6. OkCupid
Of course, OkCupid is a dating site first, but its mobile app makes meeting girlfriend-quality women from your smartphone a lot of fun.
The mobile app has a feature that mimics Tinder’s swiping system. It also uses the same algorithm as the website to match you with users based on your answers to personality and lifestyle questions.
Much like the website, the app attracts a huge variety of women, from hot girl-next-door types to career-minded professionals – and everything in between.
According to the company, over one million people install the app every week, and 7.3 million messages are exchanged every day. With odds like that, why not give it a whirl? Click here for can’t-fail icebreaker messages perfect for mobile dating apps.
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