# WhichDating

> WhichDating.com reviews and compares dating apps and sites. Our editors have worked inside dating companies, test apps hands-on and score them on six measures. Sites we own are labelled.

## Key facts

- **What it is**: Reviews and comparisons of dating apps and sites, by editors who have worked inside dating companies.
- **Editor-in-Chief**: Bill Alena (former senior executive at Spark Networks).
- **Publisher**: High Intent Media Inc, 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, USA.
- **Ownership**: WhichDating is part of the same group as Smooch (smooch.com) and DatingPartners (datingpartners.com). Those sites, and the 524 sites on the DatingPartners network, are labelled "Same owner as WhichDating" wherever they appear. DatingPartners is a platform for businesses and is not ranked.
- **Reviews**: 26 apps and sites reviewed by our editors, each scored out of 10 on six measures: Safety and Trust, Ease of Use, Features, Value for Money, User Base, Match Quality.
- **Directory**: 591 dating sites and apps listed.
- **Dates**: Every page shows the date it was last updated. Site content last updated 2026-10-19.
- **AI**: News briefs, answer pages and price checks are written with AI and checked against original sources before publishing; reviews and scores are not. See https://www.whichdating.com/how-we-use-ai/.
- **Money**: We may earn a commission when readers join an app through our links. This does not change scores. No site can pay for a higher ranking.
- **Contact**: editorial@whichdating.com

For every page on the site, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.whichdating.com/llms-full.txt).

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.whichdating.com/): Our top-rated dating apps, comparisons and guides.
- [Reviews](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/): All editor reviews with scores out of 10.
- [Comparisons](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/): Head-to-head comparisons and best-of lists.
- [Guides](https://www.whichdating.com/guides/): Safety, profiles, dating over 50, city guides and more.
- [Prices](https://www.whichdating.com/prices/): Free plans and paid prices for every app we review, with dates.
- [App status](https://www.whichdating.com/app-status/): Which dating apps are open and which have closed.
- [News](https://www.whichdating.com/news/): What has changed at the apps we review, and what it means for members.
- [Corrections](https://www.whichdating.com/corrections/): Every correction we have made.
- [Directory](https://www.whichdating.com/directory/): 591 dating sites and apps.
- [DatingPartners network](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/datingpartners-network/): All sites on the network, same owner as WhichDating.
- [How we review](https://www.whichdating.com/how-we-review/): Our scoring method.
- [About and ownership](https://www.whichdating.com/about/#ownership): Who runs WhichDating and who owns it.
- [Affiliate disclosure](https://www.whichdating.com/affiliate-disclosure/): How we make money.

## Top-rated apps

- [Hinge review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/hinge/): 9.2/10. Best for: Serious relationships, 25–45.
- [Bumble review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/bumble/): 8.8/10. Best for: Women, safety, 22–40.
- [eHarmony review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/eharmony/): 8.6/10. Best for: Marriage, deep compatibility, 30–55+.
- [Smooch review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/smooch/): 8.5/10. Best for: Verified dating, UK, 30–65+. Same owner as WhichDating.
- [Match.com review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/match/): 8.3/10. Best for: Search control, 30–55+.
- [OkCupid review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/okcupid/): 8.1/10. Best for: Free messaging, inclusive, 22–45.
- [Tinder review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/tinder/): 8/10. Best for: Volume, casual to serious, 18–35.
- [Christian Mingle review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/christian-mingle/): 7.8/10. Best for: Christian faith, marriage-minded.
- [Coffee Meets Bagel review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/coffee-meets-bagel/): 7.8/10.
- [HER review](https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/her-app/): 7.8/10.

## Best dating apps by need

- [Best Dating Apps for Serious Relationships (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-serious-relationships/): Hinge (9.2/10) is the best app for a serious relationship: its prompts lead to better conversations. Choose eHarmony (8.6/10) if marriage is the goal, Bumble (8.8/10) if you want women to make the first move, or Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) if you want every member ID-checked.
- [Best Dating Apps UK (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-uk/): Hinge (9.2/10) is the best UK dating app for 25 to 45 year olds who want a relationship. Bumble (8.8/10) suits women who want control, Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) checks every member's ID, Match.com UK (8.3/10) suits search-driven daters, and OkCupid (8.1/10) is the best free option.
- [Best Dating Apps for Women (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-women/): Bumble (8.8/10) is the best dating app for women: women send the first message and safety features are strong. Choose Hinge (9.2/10) for better conversations, Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) if you want every member ID-checked, or eHarmony (8.6/10) for in-depth compatibility matching.
- [Best Dating Sites for Over 50 (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-sites-over-50/): Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) is our top pick for over 50s because every member must verify their ID, which keeps out fake profiles. Match.com (8.3/10) has the biggest over-50 pool in the US, OurTime (7.8/10) is the simplest to use, and eHarmony (8.6/10) suits marriage-minded daters.
- [Best Free Dating Sites & Apps (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-free-dating-sites/): OkCupid is the best free dating site: you can message matches and answer compatibility questions without paying. Hinge is a close second, with free messaging but only 8 likes a day. Plenty of Fish has the most free features overall. Most other apps make you pay before you can really date.
- [Best Casual Dating Apps (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-casual-dating-apps/): Tinder (8/10) is our top pick for casual dating: it has the largest user base and suits every intention, from casual to serious. Plenty of Fish (7.5/10) is best if you want free messaging. Feeld (7.5/10) is built for open-minded singles and couples exploring ethical non-monogamy.
- [Best Christian Dating Apps and Sites (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-christian-dating-apps/): Christian Mingle (7.8/10) is our top pick for Christian dating. It has the largest dedicated Christian community, with over 9 million registered members and denomination-specific matching. UK Christians should look at Christian Connection (7.5/10). If you want to try before you pay, ChristianCafe (7.4/10) offers a 10-day free trial with full messaging.
- [Best Dating Apps for Introverts (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-introverts/): Coffee Meets Bagel (7.8/10) is our top pick for introverts: it sends a small number of curated matches each day, so dating takes minutes, not hours. Hinge (9.2/10) is best if opening lines are hard for you, thanks to its prompt-based profiles. OkCupid (8.1/10) suits people who like to share values in writing first.
- [Best Dating Apps for Professionals (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-professionals/): The best dating app for professionals is The League (7.2/10), thanks to LinkedIn-verified applications and 3 to 5 curated Prospects a day. Inner Circle (7/10) suits social city professionals who want in-person events. If you want a bigger pool for less money, Hinge (9.2/10) is our highest-rated app overall.
- [Best Dating Apps in the USA (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-apps-usa/): Hinge (9.2/10) is our top pick in the USA: it is based in New York, strongest in cities such as New York, LA, Chicago and San Francisco, and built for relationships. Bumble (8.8/10) is best for women and safety. Match.com (8.3/10) suits over-28s who want detailed search and in-person events.
- [Best Dating Sites for Marriage (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-sites-marriage/): The best dating site for marriage is eHarmony (8.6/10). Its 32-dimension compatibility questionnaire and serious user base suit people who want a life partner. Hinge (9.2/10) is our top-rated app and a cheaper option for serious relationships, while Christian Mingle (7.8/10) suits Christians who want a partner who shares their faith.
- [Best Dating Sites for Over 40s (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-sites-over-40/): eHarmony (8.6/10) is our top pick for people aged 40 to 50 who want a long-term partner, thanks to its compatibility questionnaire. Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) is the safest choice, with compulsory ID checks for every member. Match.com (8.3/10) gives you the most control over who you search for.
- [Best Dating Sites for Over 60s (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-dating-sites-over-60/): Smooch (8.5/10, same owner as WhichDating) is our top pick for over 60s. Every member is ID checked through Yoti, which matters because romance scammers target seniors. OurTime (7.8/10) is the simplest dedicated over-50 site, and eHarmony (8.6/10) suits marriage-minded daters willing to pay more.
- [Best LGBTQ+ Dating Apps (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-lgbtq-dating-apps/): OkCupid (8.1/10) is our top LGBTQ+ dating app. It supports 22 gender identities and 12 sexual orientations, and you can message matches for free. Queer women and non-binary people should try HER (7.8/10), which is built for them. Gay, bi, trans and queer men who want the largest pool should look at Grindr (7/10).
- [Safest Dating Apps and Sites (2026)](https://www.whichdating.com/compare/best-safest-dating-apps/): The safest dating app in our reviews is Smooch (same owner as WhichDating), which scores 9.5/10 for safety and requires every member to verify their ID through Yoti. Bumble (safety 9.2/10) is the strongest mainstream app, with photo verification, AI scam detection and image blurring. eHarmony (safety 9/10) suits marriage-minded daters.

## Latest dating app news

- [Bumble Inc. agrees to be bought by Ithaca Holdings](https://www.whichdating.com/news/bumble-inc-agrees-to-be-bought-by-ithaca-holdings/) (2026-10-19): Bumble Inc., which owns Bumble and Badoo, agreed on 12 October 2026 to be bought by Ithaca Holdings. It announced the all-cash deal on 13 October. The sale has not been completed. Bumble Inc. has not announced any changes to either app, so nothing changes for members yet.

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