It’s the dating app designed to be deleted!
You know her, you love her, it’s Hinge. The brand has undeniably good marketing, notes Parks. “It seems to appeal to people who are more relationship-minded, but don’t want to sign up for something as serious as eHarmony.”
And when it comes to the app’s newest feature: voice memos, Parks points out hearing someone’s voice is a great way to connect.
You can think of this app as eHarmony light, says Parks. It’s definitely more for the relationship seekers but somehow doesn’t feel as serious as eHarmony. There is a similar, though less thorough, screening process that will help the app serve you humans you should be compatible with.
Plus, you don’t have to pay for the basic plan. If you want more bells and whistles, you can upgrade your account to include deal breakers in your profile, send unlimited likes, browse in incognito mode, and all sorts of other features. “It’s a good compromise-you still have the benefit of the questions, without the price tag,” says Parks.
For many online daters, matching with someone with the same religious beliefs is a big must. But it can be challenging to find someone who checks all your boxes on top of that shared prayer practice.
Salams specifically makes this process easier for those who identify as Muslim. This app is super helpful for those that make religious beliefs a central determining factor in their choice of partner, says Parks.
This is an app for Jewish singles. “It is a great vetting tool, if you want to date someone who aligns with your faith.”
This is another great niche app for, you guessed it, Christians! Parks said she has heard of positive and negative stories from community members and patients who have been on Christian mingle.
Worst case scenario, and Parks says she’s witnessed this numerous times, you get stuck dating someone specifically seeking a Christian thinking that makes them a good person. (more…)