Dating has never been a walk in the park. It is a complete minefield. In 2021, throw in Coronavirus, the global pandemic. The equation becomes even more difficult to solve. Luckily, technology has been of much help when it comes to navigating the dating pool. Dating apps are now available. There is a wide variety that also keeps evolving. We, however offer you what we think are the top choices.
Hinge
Hinge is best for those who wish to build relationships with serious seekers. That is why it is top of our list. This is the app for the witty and an app for millennials. The app is not only based on pictures. User profiles are made of quotes and questions. You learn about your person of interest according to the answers given, including pet peeves. It gives more accountability.
Victoria the App
This app is like an online member’s club. This is where you need to go if you are a creative and you are in search of a meaningful connection. The app has a networking and dating feature. Users can find friends and navigate relationships, romantic or not. You can even be invited for in-person panel discussions.
The Sauce
This is a dating app like no other. There is no need for photo uploads. Users upload videos to gauge personalities, voice, and body language to establish a real connection. With the app, users can access Instagram stories, TikTok, reels, and other playful videos. You will know your match before even the first like.
Tinder
Tinder helps you if you are in search of a casual hookup, friendship, a potential date, or a long-term relationship. If you are entering the dating world, this should be your first stop. The app’s profiles are brief for you to make a quick decision. This however, may be preferable for some people and not very much for others. Tinder is one of the best dating apps for teenagers and meeting new people is fast and simple.
HER
HER was created by women for women. It offers a community for the queer, bisexuals, and lesbians. It is not exclusively for women. It is open for non-binary and cisgenders too. HER hosts group chats, events, and news platforms.
Bumble
Bumble is a challenge to the previous rules of dating. Fellas must make the first move. You have 24 hours to respond. It now caters for same-sex relationships with the added Bumble BFF and Bumble Buzz feature. With this app, any kind of body-shaming is banned and this makes it very user-friendly.
Happn
Those that try really hard to gather the courage to chat with the girl or boy they used to see sometime or regularly see, this app is for you. Happn does all the hard work. The app uses locations to match people in close proximities- the gym, same neighborhoods, school etc. The app calculates the frequency of how often your paths cross to enhance the experience.
SALT
Besides there being very many dating apps available, most of them have not exclusively addressed Christian connections. However, SALT does. It enables users to find out registered Christians within their area. It works similarly to other online dating apps through profile building and swiping. It offers encouragement for people to be comfortable when setting up and going on dates. The experience is balanced with a view of everyone as a brother or sister in Christ. As said by the founder.
Coffee Meets Bagel
This dating app hopes to offer users better quality matches. It sends “bagels,” or likely matches every day. The notifications remind you about matched connections at noon. Ice breakers are also suggested for initial messages and the profiles are more in-depth.
HILY
For those who are not familiar with this app, HILY is an abbreviation for “Hey I Like You.” HILY is driven by artificial intelligence. To increase the probability of finding a match, it makes use of algorithms. To help break the ice, there are suggestion pop ups. You don’t have to struggle to find an opening or pick-up line. The more you use the app, the more the chances of finding a better match.
Final Thoughts
We hope we have offered you adequate help in case you wish to delve into online dating. Use any of these apps to find a meaningful connection.