Tinder review

Monthly plans are Plus, Gold and Platinum, billed monthly, and the lowest starting price is $9.99. That sits against a casual dating median of €13.57, so entry is cheaper than the middle of the category. You can use the app without paying for any of it.

Your profile, likes and matching are free, which covers the basic swipe flow: Profile, likes and matching are free. The extras are virtual items such as Super Like, Boost and credits, and paid tiers add visibility rather than basic access: Virtual items: Super Like, Boost, credits.

There is a verification route, and it covers both photos and ID: Photo and ID verification, blue checkmark. Profiles that pass it show a blue checkmark, which gives you a quick visual filter before you spend time on a conversation. Treat it as an identity signal only, and weigh the rest of the profile yourself.

Subscriptions auto-renew, and cancellation happens in the app: Auto-renews; cancel in app; 14-day EU refund. Switch the renewal off before the next charge if you do not want another payment, and keep the confirmation you get back. Refunds in the EU follow a stated window, so read the terms before you cancel.

The paid extras are virtual items rather than physical goods: Super Like, Boost and credits: Virtual items: Super Like, Boost, credits. They sit on top of the free profile, likes and matching, so a free account works without them. Buy boosts mainly when you want more visibility in a short window.

Data is encrypted in transit, and the app shares your location, contacts and purchases: Encrypted in transit; shares location, contacts, purchases. That covers several sensitive categories, so review the app permissions on your own phone and remove any you do not want to grant. The listing does not describe what happens to the data after it is shared.

Tinder runs as an app rather than a desktop site: app. Its App Store listing in the US carries a App Store (US) 4.2/5 from 1,751,374 ratings, so the score you see is the US store view rather than a worldwide figure. Ratings change over time, and the listing says nothing about pricing in your own country.

The stated audience is adults, with the service pitched at dating, friends and meeting new people: Adults 18+: dating, friends, meet new people. It also lists casual and LGBTQ niches: casual and lgbtq. That mix suits open-ended browsing rather than anyone looking for a tightly defined community.