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Tinder dating app review: Is Tinder still a useful hook-up app?
According to recent news, after Facebook has launched its dating product, big companies such as Tinder and Match have lost their market share dramatically due to the fierce competition. Is Tinder still useful today?
Background:
Tinder invented the swiping left or right concept as the first mainstream dating app in the world. Because it is the most commonly used dating platform, almost everyone has tried Tinder when they are single. Note that your Tinder profile is linked to your Facebook profile, and Tinder may introduce your Facebook friends' friends to you directly. But don't worry – Tinder doesn't post anything on your Facebook timeline!
Although Tinder is a mainstream dating app, it's actually well-known for its hook-up nature because most people on Tinder are looking for casual sexual encounters rather than serious relationships. Of course, you can find a long-term relationship on Tinder, but in today's day and age most long-term relationships start from a casual fling first, right?
Although Tinder is a mainstream dating app, it's actually well-known for its hook-up nature because most people on Tinder are looking for casual sexual encounters rather than serious relationships. Of course, you can find a long-term relationship on Tinder, but in today's day and age most long-term relationships start from a casual fling first, right?
Features:
- Facebook introduction: Tinder introduces your Facebook friends' friends to you automatically, so there is some social proof – you know you are not talking to a crazy person.
- Swipe left to pass and swipe right to like someone. The photo is the first impression – make sure your photo is good!
- Free access: Tinder is 100% free to download and use. Because it's absolutely free, it has the biggest database in the industry. That being said, Tinder has also created some premium features recently, so maybe in the near future, it won't be totally free. By the way, because it's a free hook-up app, it has many ads and you must be patient! (Free platforms display ads in order to make money from advertisers.)
- Unlimited messages: A member can send as many text messages as they want. Every message is saved in the system unless you click "unmatch".
- Safety: Tinder is one of the most secure hook-up dating apps on the market.
Pros:
- Tinder is LGBT-friendly. For example, if you are a man looking for another man, you can choose your dating preference – "interested in men".
- Its layout is clean, tidy and very modern. This is probably the most aesthetically appealing hook-up dating app in the world.
- You can meet like-minded people easily because dating profiles that are displayed on your smartphone's screen are Tinder members who share at least one similar 'like' with you on Facebook, thanks to their AI technology.
- A huge database guarantees a high success rate because in order to find quality, quantity obviously matters.
- If you and another Tinder user have mutual friends on Facebook, Tinder will let you know, but Tinder will not let your mutual friends know.
- If you and another Tinder user have mutual likes on Facebook, Tinder will notify you so that you can see which Facebook pages are liked by you and another Tinder member.
Cons:
- Sometimes this hook-up dating app has technical problems, so even if you have indicated that you are a heterosexual man looking for a straight woman, Tinder might still show you some gay men's dating profiles.
- You'll swipe left 95% of the time because the masses have joined Tinder and the quality of its daters is lower now. In that case, you might want to join niche dating apps such as BARE dating where the focus of the community is more obvious (BARE dating app is the world's first sexting app). Another recommendation is Brilic dating app where you can find international dates easily.
- There are too many ads on Tinder; consequently, it's literally annoying. If you don't want to see ads, Bumble is probably a better option for you because Bumble has a very clean interface and a stream-lined design.
Pricing:
Tinder is a 100% free hook-up app. Basically, Tinder sells its members' attention – many companies run ads on Tinder's platform. For example, if you are a woman on Tinder, you will see a lot of Estee Lauder's ads when they launch a new lipstick. Hopefully you don't mind seeing so many ads.
Users' comments:
"I know Tinder is the most popular dating app in the world, but I want to join Tinder Select, a new section of Tinder where the rich and the famous meet each other online and date each other offline. However, because I don't have an invitation from anyone in Tinder Select, I can't join the elite section of this app. Sad!" (Monica U., 30, model, Los Angeles, California, the United States)
"I don't want to spend money on casual hook-ups because I know a casual sexual encounter is not a real relationship in my view. So, using Tinder is the best way to find a casual fling easily – it's totally free!" (Christina P., 21, university student, Birmingham, the United Kingdom)
"I joined Tinder because I'm a huge fan of Gala Darling. I really look up to her! One day I will become a popular blogger just like her. Gala Darling says she met her ex-boyfriend on Tinder and I know her ex-boyfriend is a very handsome personal trainer in New York City. Now I'm on Tinder and looking for love. Frankly, most men on Tinder are not as handsome as Gala Darling's ex-boyfriend, but that's fine. I am not in a hurry because I am a very patient girl. I'm young and I have time!" (Crystal S., 20, freelancer, Wellington, New Zealand)
"I know a guy and a girl who got married last year met each other on Tinder. That's a true story. Therefore, it seems that Tinder is for everyone in the dating scene – no matter you are looking for a traditional relationship, friends with benefits or a casual fling, you can use Tinder and get results fast." (Nick B, 34, Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
"Tinder is the best invention in human history because it has solved the most important problem – dating. Before I discovered Tinder, dating was so hard because we live in a society where men are not allowed to approach women in real life, especially in English-speaking countries. But after I discovered Tinder, my love life has been transformed completely – now I can find a date within several hours without even trying as everything simply happens on my phone." (Anthony Z., 35, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
"I accidentally met my ex on this app. We hooked up once and had a dinner date together. My ex was a good time! Sleeping with my ex means we already know what we like – we understand each other's preference so well! It's definitely worthy trying because hooking up with an ex is still better than hooking up with a stranger, from my point of view. Everything is so familiar, very nice and easy. The dinner date was also perfect because we cooked slowly and mindfully together in order to enjoy every moment in the kitchen. But we both know that we broke up for a reason, so we are not getting back together, which is absolutely liberating and stress-free!" (Alex N., 36, San Diego, California, the United States)
"I hooked up with my neighbour via Tinder. My neighbour is good fun! In my grandparents' generation, people married those who live in the same neighbourhood. In my parents' generation, things were different. But nowadays things have changed back to our grandparents' generation – we meet, date and marry our neighbours again – we use smartphones and GPS to find dates via dating apps such as Tinder. It's so user-friendly and smart. Without Tinder, my neighbour and I wouldn't even start talking to each other because you know, these days people don't speak to strangers and everyone is spending a lot of time on social media and smartphones! Sad but true." (William J., 27, Dallas, Texas, the United States)
"I don't want to spend money on casual hook-ups because I know a casual sexual encounter is not a real relationship in my view. So, using Tinder is the best way to find a casual fling easily – it's totally free!" (Christina P., 21, university student, Birmingham, the United Kingdom)
"I joined Tinder because I'm a huge fan of Gala Darling. I really look up to her! One day I will become a popular blogger just like her. Gala Darling says she met her ex-boyfriend on Tinder and I know her ex-boyfriend is a very handsome personal trainer in New York City. Now I'm on Tinder and looking for love. Frankly, most men on Tinder are not as handsome as Gala Darling's ex-boyfriend, but that's fine. I am not in a hurry because I am a very patient girl. I'm young and I have time!" (Crystal S., 20, freelancer, Wellington, New Zealand)
"I know a guy and a girl who got married last year met each other on Tinder. That's a true story. Therefore, it seems that Tinder is for everyone in the dating scene – no matter you are looking for a traditional relationship, friends with benefits or a casual fling, you can use Tinder and get results fast." (Nick B, 34, Perth, Western Australia, Australia)
"Tinder is the best invention in human history because it has solved the most important problem – dating. Before I discovered Tinder, dating was so hard because we live in a society where men are not allowed to approach women in real life, especially in English-speaking countries. But after I discovered Tinder, my love life has been transformed completely – now I can find a date within several hours without even trying as everything simply happens on my phone." (Anthony Z., 35, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
"I accidentally met my ex on this app. We hooked up once and had a dinner date together. My ex was a good time! Sleeping with my ex means we already know what we like – we understand each other's preference so well! It's definitely worthy trying because hooking up with an ex is still better than hooking up with a stranger, from my point of view. Everything is so familiar, very nice and easy. The dinner date was also perfect because we cooked slowly and mindfully together in order to enjoy every moment in the kitchen. But we both know that we broke up for a reason, so we are not getting back together, which is absolutely liberating and stress-free!" (Alex N., 36, San Diego, California, the United States)
"I hooked up with my neighbour via Tinder. My neighbour is good fun! In my grandparents' generation, people married those who live in the same neighbourhood. In my parents' generation, things were different. But nowadays things have changed back to our grandparents' generation – we meet, date and marry our neighbours again – we use smartphones and GPS to find dates via dating apps such as Tinder. It's so user-friendly and smart. Without Tinder, my neighbour and I wouldn't even start talking to each other because you know, these days people don't speak to strangers and everyone is spending a lot of time on social media and smartphones! Sad but true." (William J., 27, Dallas, Texas, the United States)
Experts' comments:
"Tinder has certainly revolutionised the dating scene because it's so innovative. It has totally changed how people meet each other and has added true value to this world." (Jade Seashell, relationship advisor and dating consultant)
"We need more hook-up dating apps like Tinder because the results on Tinder are phenomenal. Most dating apps are not as good as Tinder – this is just my personal opinion." (Curt Coch, founder and CEO of iDateAdvice.com, the world's No. 1 dating advice blog for men)
"Tinder was underrated in 2014 and overrated in 2020. Right now, Tinder has so many competitors because other businesses have copied Tinder's success and business model. Frankly, the market is quite saturated today. The best time to run an online dating business was 10 years ago; the second-best time to run an online dating business is today." (Michael Wilson, director of DatingAppsAdvice.com)
"I would definitely recommend Tinder to anyone looking for a casual sexual encounter because the majority of members on Tinder are not looking for serious relationships anyway. So, if you are looking for a casual fling, a no-strings-attached relationship, friends with benefits or a casual sexual encounter, Tinder is surely the right place to go. However, if you are looking for a long-term, meaningful relationship or a marriage, I wouldn't highly recommend Tinder because although some married couples met each other via Tinder, most people don't use Tinder to find serious relationships & you may waste a lot of your precious time on this hook-up dating app." (Andy K., spokesperson of FindleApp.com, the world's No. 1 gay travel app for gay men and bisexual men to meet each other online and travel together)
"Tinder is the No. 1 casual hook-up app, hands down. It's beautifully designed and I'm very impressed by its gorgeous interface. Actually, I came up with the same idea several years ago, but I didn't implement it. Now it's someone else's success. Obviously, ideas are not valuable as many people have great ideas; implementation is the key. Thus, having a good idea as well as the courage to implement the idea is paramount." (Don Y. co-founder and spokesperson of Beauties-of-Ukraine.com)
"When I was invited to test Tinder, I was thrilled because I know it is the best hook-up app in the world. But to be honest, I think I should probably join Tinder Select because I've been in the online dating industry for 18 years. Can someone send me an invitation to join Tinder Select?" (Elizabeth O., co-founder and CEO of HookupApps.Dating)
"We need more hook-up dating apps like Tinder because the results on Tinder are phenomenal. Most dating apps are not as good as Tinder – this is just my personal opinion." (Curt Coch, founder and CEO of iDateAdvice.com, the world's No. 1 dating advice blog for men)
"Tinder was underrated in 2014 and overrated in 2020. Right now, Tinder has so many competitors because other businesses have copied Tinder's success and business model. Frankly, the market is quite saturated today. The best time to run an online dating business was 10 years ago; the second-best time to run an online dating business is today." (Michael Wilson, director of DatingAppsAdvice.com)
"I would definitely recommend Tinder to anyone looking for a casual sexual encounter because the majority of members on Tinder are not looking for serious relationships anyway. So, if you are looking for a casual fling, a no-strings-attached relationship, friends with benefits or a casual sexual encounter, Tinder is surely the right place to go. However, if you are looking for a long-term, meaningful relationship or a marriage, I wouldn't highly recommend Tinder because although some married couples met each other via Tinder, most people don't use Tinder to find serious relationships & you may waste a lot of your precious time on this hook-up dating app." (Andy K., spokesperson of FindleApp.com, the world's No. 1 gay travel app for gay men and bisexual men to meet each other online and travel together)
"Tinder is the No. 1 casual hook-up app, hands down. It's beautifully designed and I'm very impressed by its gorgeous interface. Actually, I came up with the same idea several years ago, but I didn't implement it. Now it's someone else's success. Obviously, ideas are not valuable as many people have great ideas; implementation is the key. Thus, having a good idea as well as the courage to implement the idea is paramount." (Don Y. co-founder and spokesperson of Beauties-of-Ukraine.com)
"When I was invited to test Tinder, I was thrilled because I know it is the best hook-up app in the world. But to be honest, I think I should probably join Tinder Select because I've been in the online dating industry for 18 years. Can someone send me an invitation to join Tinder Select?" (Elizabeth O., co-founder and CEO of HookupApps.Dating)
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Executive Summary:
In 2019, the news says Tinder has created many fake dating profiles in order to keep their existing members and find new members. This has also happened to other big online dating companies such as Match because the competition is increasingly stiff in today's day and age. Although the competition is real, influential companies such as Tinder and Match shouldn't do something like that because this misconduct may lose a lot of members quickly. Investors and business owners in the internet dating industry would be well-advised to find effective solutions to their problems rather than using fake profiles on their platforms. Clearly, modern daters are very sophisticated, so lying to them is not a good move at all. That being said, we shouldn't ignore the fabulous achievements that Tinder has achieved so far and we are grateful for the beautiful dating experience that Tinder has offered this world since its inception.
Quote: "Although Tinder had some controversy in 2019, it's still trusted by so many daters around the world and has been highly recommended by industry experts, dating coaches, relationship consultants and marriage counsellors all over the world. Though it's not really a relationship dating app, it's clearly a very effective hook-up app where people can find all kinds of possibilities, including marriage partners. Since members must use their photos to impress other daters, the first impression is extremely important on Tinder dating app. Some experts even claim that you should hire a professional photographer to take your photos so that you can have some high-quality photos to use on your dating profile. Do you agree? Or is that unnecessary?"
Quote: "Although Tinder had some controversy in 2019, it's still trusted by so many daters around the world and has been highly recommended by industry experts, dating coaches, relationship consultants and marriage counsellors all over the world. Though it's not really a relationship dating app, it's clearly a very effective hook-up app where people can find all kinds of possibilities, including marriage partners. Since members must use their photos to impress other daters, the first impression is extremely important on Tinder dating app. Some experts even claim that you should hire a professional photographer to take your photos so that you can have some high-quality photos to use on your dating profile. Do you agree? Or is that unnecessary?"