Hinge is a fast-paced dating platform that is marketed as the dating app that “is designed to be deleted.” Basically, Hinge wants you to find love on their platform, and quickly. 

Overall, we do like a lot that the app has to offer, but there are some areas we’d like to see improvements. 

On the positive side of things, the app is easy to use and blends casual dating app approaches with traditional dating values.  On the other side, the app is fairly new, which means it’s tough to say whether or not it’s going to get and maintain a solid reputation in the industry.

So, to answer the question of whether Hinge is worth it or not upfront (before we really get into it), the answer is that it depends. If you’re okay trying something new that we don’t have a lot of information on, go for it. But if you want to try something a little more tried, true, and tested, we’d recommend checking out one of the Hinge alternatives we have listed for you below.

Best Hinge Alternatives

Is Hinge Good For Young Singles?

Hinge is a pretty good option for younger singles looking for romance. The average age of the Hinge user base is under 32, which makes it a nice place for college students, recent graduates, and other young professionals to meet. 

If you’re in your early to mid 30s or older, though, you might be better off with one of the alternatives we listed where you’ll find what we think is a wider array of age groups to choose from.

Is Hinge a Good Place to Find Hookups?

Hinge calls itself the “dating app designed to be deleted.” The goal of Hinge is to find people who are interested in committed relationships and longterm romance, not hookups and flings. If you are interested in a quick-style dating app for hookups you may like:

• Tinder
• Bumble
• Zoosk

A Few Reasonings to Like Hinge

1. The app requires more photos and involvement on signup, which helps weed out fake accounts. 
2. The selection of singles isn’t overwhelming like it can be on apps like Tinder. 
3. The premium membership is incredibly affordable and you can try the site for free. 
4. The user base is young and active but there is still a focus on long-term relationships. 
5. There are different ways to like a profile and start a convo.

These Singles Are More Likely to Enjoy Hinge

1. Singles under 30
2. Anyone looking for a casual form of online dating that still focuses on long-term dating
3. Those who like having a little help with icebreakers
4. Singles who want to take their online dating on the go

Should I Pay to Use Hinge?

Hinge’s premium membership is highly affordable compared to other dating apps. You can pay as low as $9.99 a month. The question is, does the premium membership offer features that are worth that price? 

The features available to premium members are:

• Send unlimited likes
• Expand the filters you can use while searching
• See a list of members who liked your profile 
• Expand your search radius

We do like the features that come with a premium membership, but we feel that the app is more than usable without paying for these features. We also don’t really love that two of the best features – Roses and Boosts – aren’t available to premium members. 

Anyone who wants to use these features must buy them separately from the Hinge store, and they can be pricier than a premium membership. 

Depending on which features you want to use, it may make more sense to only use a free account and spend your money on additional features in the Hinge store as you deem necessary. 

Additional Hinge Resources 

• Hinge Free Trial
• Hinge Cost Breakdown
• Hinge Review 

Is Hinge Worth it – The FAQs

What are Hinge Boosts

A Hinge Boost is a feature that can be purchased in the Hinge store. Each time you use a boost your profile is highlighted at the top of the search result page for one hour. Hinge says that this boost can get you seen by 40x more people than usual.

A single boost will cost you $9.99, or you can buy 5 for $39.99.

What are Hinge Roses

Hinge Roses are the equivalent of hearts and super likes from similar dating apps. It is a way to let a user know that you are extra interested in them. 

You get one free Rose to pass out on each Sunday. However, this weekly Rose expires at the end of the week. That means you can’t stockpile free Roses from week to week. You can purchase a single Rose for $3.99 or 12 for $29.99. 

Do Purchased Roses Expire at the End of the Week?

Don’t worry; your purchased Roses never expire! 

What Features Come With a Free Hinge Account?

• Profile creation
• Photo and Hinge Video uploads (up to 6)
• Send 10 likes per day
• Filter singles by gender, age, and other basic details.
• Have access to the Hinge store to purchase Boosts or Roses

How Do I Sign up For Hinge?

To sign up for Hinge, you will need to download the Hinge app to your mobile device. This can be done through the Apple App Store or Google Play. 

Once you’ve downloaded and installed Hinge, opening the app will trigger a walkthrough of the sign up process. You will need to have 6 pictures ready for your profile, which is the minimum for sign up!

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