The 21 best dating apps in Australia
20. Huggle
Huggle matches based on where you hang out. You can choose how many common places to have before matches can contact. It has photo verification and doesn’t publicly display favourite places.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://huggle.com/
19. Wingman
On Wingman, you can contact a match yourself or ask your friends to be online ‘wingmen’, writing testimonials and recommending you to matches.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.wingmanapp.com/
18. Haters
This matches people based on what they love and hate, with over 2,000 options to swipe.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.haterdater.com/
17. Coffee Meets Bagel
CMB allows sending one 'Bagel' through the app at noon every day. You can like the ‘Bagel’ to match with someone, or pass. It’s ideal if you’re busy and want dates, but can’t scroll all day.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/
16. Tastebuds
This audiophile dating app allows you to find matches based on Facebook and Spotify music choices. You can also send songs to get to know matches better.
Platform: iOS
Link: https://tastebuds.fm/
15. The League
This members-only app scans your Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, hides your profile from friends and co-workers, and matches based on degrees and careers. You’ll have a maximum of five potential matches every day which expire in three weeks.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: http://www.theleague.com/
14. Hinge
Hinge matches you with your Facebook friends—or the friends of your friends. Matches expire within 24 hours.
Platform: Android, iOS and Windows Phone
Link: https://hinge.co/
13. Clover
Clover is free and lets you look for matches based on whether you want to make friends, casually date or hook up, or have something serious. You can also search for matches based on height, job, ethnicity and body type.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://clover.co/
12. Happn
When you use Happn and cross paths with another user, their profile will appear on your timeline and you’re free to like or ignore them, so you can meet people you walked past in real life for personal matching.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.happn.com/
11. Match
The app version of match.com charges for some features, but is gaining popularity as a more ‘relationship-friendly’ matching app compared to hookup-heavy Tinder.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.match.com/
10. Her
This app is for lesbian, bisexual and queer women. It removes men as possible matches to make it safe and female-friendly. Like Grindr, it uses geotagging to help users match and chat.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://weareher.com/
9. Bumble
With location-based Bumble, only women can send the first message with matched men. In same-sex matches, either person can start contact.
Platform: Android or iOS
Link: https://bumble.com/
8. Elite Singles
This app aims to match single professionals, with most users over 30. It assesses personalities and offers up to 7 possible matches in a day.
Platform: Android or iOS
Link: https://www.elitesingles.com/
7. OkCupid
This app claims to have algorithms for faster connections. The users generally don’t judge no matter what you’re looking for on the app—swingers and singles alike are welcome.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.okcupid.com/
6. Badoo
Badoo’s users can search for matches based on cities, start video chats, set up meetings and contact possible matches in their area.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://badoo.com/
5. Grindr
Grindr uses geolocation to match based on how nearby users are. You can check profiles, send pictures and messages, and share your precise location for meetups. It’s the most widely used gay dating app in the world.
Platform: Android and iOS.
Link: https://grindr.com
4. Zoosk
Zoosk is free, but the paid version has a Photo Verification Service that makes users take a video selfie to show all face angles. This keeps people from using old or retouched photos.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://zoosk.com
3. Plenty of Fish
With PoF, you don’t need to make a long profile to match or message them. PoF is free, and has a Chemistry Test to help you match with emotionally-similar prospects. PoF has over 3 million users and is allegedly better for a hookup—so if you’re looking for more than sex, this is not the app for you.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://www.pof.com/
2. Tinder
Tinder is free, but Plus has unlimited likes, the chance to undo accidental swipes, and a ‘passport’ to match worldwide. Gold has all that and you can see who’s liked your profile. It’s the most popular app, so you’ll need a good profile to stand out.
Platform: Android and iOS
Link: https://tinder.com
1. EHarmony
EHarmony gives a questionnaire for personality, beliefs and emotional state. Because it emphasizes lasting connections, it’s perfect for long-term relationship seekers.
Platform: Android and iOS.
Link: http://www.eharmony.com
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