Top 10 dating apps recommended for 2025 - editor’s actual experience, read this if you want to find a partner!

Pre-analysis instructions:

• This test uses "dating software" as the keyword search, and selects dating software with high popularity and high download rankings on the app store, Google Play store, and Google search engine for evaluation. The purpose of dating is not limited to marriage, running dates, pure dating... Find out the 10 best dating software.
• Dating apps that were famous in the past but are now closed or no longer used are not included. This article is dedicated to recommending apps that can help you save time, avoid pitfalls, quickly find your partner, and meet your ideal partner.
• A complete introduction is provided with the establishment time, online reviews, payment plan, iOS rating, Android rating, app feature analysis and the editor's personal experience.
• Online user reviews are compiled from the app store, Google Play store, and Google search engine for reference.
• The editor's experience in using dating software is based on a newly opened male account and is provided for everyone to download and refer to on the principle of free payment.
  

What is a dating app?

Dating sites are platforms for finding, communicating and meeting potential partners or sexual partners through websites or applications. Users need to register as members on the website or application and create a personal profile including information such as age, gender, sexual orientation, geographic location, as well as photos and videos.
In the modern fast-paced digital world, dating apps have become an important way for many people to meet new friends and find partners. Whether you are looking for a serious relationship or just a casual interaction, each app has its own characteristics and is suitable for everyone. The following is an introduction to the top ten popular dating apps to help you find the one that suits you best.

The secret to successful matchmaking on dating apps: 5 tips to help you find a partner quickly

1. Improve the quality of your self-introduction

Everyone must have seen those long and boring self-introductions, which have a high chance of being rejected directly. The self-introduction in the dating software should be simple and specific. For example, don’t write "I like sports" which is not specific enough. You can change it to "I like jogging in the early morning to greet the sun" or "I like to challenge myself in the gym and feel a great sense of accomplishment every time." Finally, add the very popular MBTI. In addition to allowing the other party to quickly understand your personality, it is also a great topic starter!

2. Find common ground between the two parties

Want to start a chat but get stuck on the first sentence? Or after a successful match, the conversation becomes dull? How can you avoid embarrassment when chatting on dating apps? You can start with a self-introduction, common interests, MBTI or the other person's photo. Find a common point that you both can talk about and let the other person open up naturally. Light and interesting topics can often make the conversation pleasant and smooth. There is no need to be nervous like in an interview!

3. Avoid "minefield behaviors" in dating app chats

Landmine behaviors when chatting on dating apps, such as asking about the salary and digging into the other person's past relationships, will make people want to escape instantly. Also, making dirty jokes, perfunctorily replying with "um", "oh", "ok", writing a lot of long texts without focusing, filling the screen with negative energy, and just saying hello without following up will make the other person feel bored and annoyed. Not only will you fail to gain their favor, but you may also be eliminated directly!

4. "Take the initiative to chat" You may be the next one to get out of singlehood

“Taking the initiative” is the key on dating apps! When you see someone you’re interested in, start chatting openly. However, adjust the pace of the interaction according to the other person’s response. Don’t let the other person feel too much pressure. The most important thing is to read the atmosphere. If the other person responds coldly, it may be that they are not interested. At this time, it is better to slide down and look for the next suitable match.

5. Dating apps "Choose the right photo" to capture the heart-warming moment

Choosing the right photos on dating apps can greatly increase your chances of successful matching. For example, photos with pets are an absolute must-have. They can show your gentle side and attract a lot of pet lovers. If you have leisure activities, such as mountain climbing, surfing, or cooking at home, you can record them with photos. These small details can make the other person feel your attitude towards life and the charm of your interests, and show your personality and confidence, so that people will be attracted to you at first sight!

1. Omi – Dating app for long-term relationships

Founded: 2020

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Online user experience: It focuses on personalized recommendations. Users feel that its matching algorithm is accurate and especially suitable for finding long-term relationships, but some users feel that the matching speed is slow.

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Paid plan: VIP membership provides more matching opportunities and interactive privileges.

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iOS Rating: 4.4 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 4.2 / 5 ( Download app )

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Friendship type: long-term relationship, short-term enjoyment

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Omi feature analysis: The feature is to use psychological tests to improve matching accuracy! Through the "Quiz" function, users can ask the other party 3 questions to easily narrow the distance. Moreover, the other party's real photo will be unlocked only after 5 rounds of blind voice chat, making the interaction more interesting and safe. Omi also provides 24-hour reporting and sensitive word monitoring functions. If you meet an unsuitable person, you can block the other party at any time, making the use process safe and smooth!

My experience using dating apps:

There are quite a lot of dating partners that I can swipe to every day, but it is inevitable that I will feel tired after a long time, so I tried a new way: I would give each girl a heart to increase the chances of matching. This method is really effective. After 2 weeks, I successfully matched and made an appointment with a girl. On the day of the meeting, she suggested going to a nightclub together. Since I was driving that day, I could only listen to her talk while drinking. After that, we went for a walk in a nearby park. Maybe because of the influence of alcohol, she kept hoping that I would be her boyfriend. She was so proactive that I was a little overwhelmed. Finally, I drove her home and ended this special dating experience.

2. Tinder - The dating app with the most matching opportunities

Founded: 2012

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Online user reviews: One of the world's most well-known dating software, suitable for finding short-term or long-term relationships. The simple interface and swiping interactions are popular with users, but some have complained about the uneven quality of matches.

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Paid plans: Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, Tinder Platinum, which offer unlimited swipes, awesome features, see who likes you, and more.

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iOS Rating: 4.0 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.9 / 5 ( Download app )

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Dating type: Short-term dating, long-term relationship

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Tinder Features Analysis: Tinder is a long-established dating app with a huge user base. It can find potential partners based on distance, and the matching method of swiping left or right is also super simple. It is very suitable for novices. However, due to the large number of users, fraud and photo theft are more common, so you must be especially careful when using it. If you encounter any requests related to money, remember to block the other party immediately. Protecting yourself is the most important thing!

My experience using dating apps:

This dating app is quite similar to Omi, but I feel that the men and women who use Tinder are slightly more attractive, and the success rate after matching is relatively lower. Therefore, it took me about one and a half months to successfully make an appointment with a girl. The girl on this date is from the Department of Culture. We decided to go to the art gallery together. Although she is a student of the Department of Culture, she has a very lively personality and has quite a lot of opinions about the exhibition. She also actively introduced some works to me, which I found very interesting. Finally, we went to dinner together and ended this pleasant date.

3. Tantan - China's most popular dating app

Founded: 2014

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Online user experience: A popular dating app in the Chinese market, it has a swiping function similar to Tinder. Users find it suitable for more casual social interactions, but there are also reports of fake account issues.

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Paid Plan: VIP provides more exposure opportunities and the ability to see who likes you.

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iOS Rating: 4.3 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.6 / 5 ( Download app )

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Friendship type: easy socializing, dating

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Tantan feature analysis: Tantan, a dating app known as the "Eastern version of Tinder", has very similar operating modes and functions to Tinder, but it has some more clever ideas, such as a column for selecting interests, which includes 6 categories such as sports, music, food, movies, books, and travel. If none of these items fully suit your characteristics, you can also customize your own labels, which is super personalized! Tantan's users are mostly young people. Through the distance matching mechanism, it focuses on quick pairing and easy social interaction, making interaction simpler and more interesting.

My experience using dating apps:

The women who use the dating app Tantan are generally younger, and there seem to be more virtual accounts compared to the first two platforms. However, after one month of hard work, I successfully dated an 18-year-old girl! On the day of the date, we first went to Qinmei’s Internet Beauty Cafe to take photos and have afternoon tea, and then went to Xiutai to watch a movie and have dinner in the evening. Finally, I sent her back to her rental house, and this pleasant date ended successfully!

4. Pikabu Shiba Inu - The most interactive dating app

Founded: 2016

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Online user experience: Pikabu focuses on interactivity. Its voice chat function is very interesting and the interaction feels very real, but the number of people that can be matched is limited, and some functions require payment to fully experience.

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Paid plan: Purchase virtual gifts and VIP features.

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iOS Rating: 4.0 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.8 / 5 ( Download app )

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Friendship type: interest-based social networking, voice chat

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Pikabu Shiba Inu Features Analysis: It is a dating software featuring "inner orientation". Photos are initially blurred and require a score based on the other party's personal profile (1 to 5 points). The cumulative score of both parties must exceed 7 points before entering the chat room. If you feel the wait is too long, you can also choose to purchase VIP to view profile pictures directly. It encourages everyone to start from the "charm of words" rather than just relying on appearance, and explore more friends who are full of characteristics and depth. The platform also incorporates anime topics and interactive games, which are particularly attractive to young users and subculture enthusiasts!

My experience using dating apps:

Pikabu Shiba Inu is a dating app that places special emphasis on "inner communication". At the beginning, the photos of both parties were mosaiced, so you couldn't see each other's appearance. It's pretty good if you just want to find someone to chat with, and matching is easy, but it's a bit difficult to meet someone you really like. This time, it took me two months to make an appointment with a girl. She is a senior at Chaoyang University of Science and Technology. She asked me to have dinner in the business district near their school. Later, we went to the back mountain to watch the night view while chatting and walking. Finally, I sent her back to her residence and ended the date.

5. Goodnight - The easiest dating app

Founded: 2015

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Online users’ experience: It is mainly based on voice communication, and many users think it is a relaxing social platform suitable for anonymous chatting. However, some users complained that there were too many advertisements.

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Paid plan: VIP membership provides more matches and removes ads.

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iOS Rating: 4.2 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.7 / 5 ( Download app )

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Dating type: voice dating, anonymous chat

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Goodnight feature analysis: Goodnight is a voice-based dating software. Users can have a 7-minute voice conversation with a randomly selected person without knowing the other person's appearance. If the chat is enjoyable, they can choose to continue communicating. Compared with traditional text chat, through voice interaction, people can quickly feel the other person's conversation and atmosphere, and judge more quickly whether they are compatible with each other. It is especially suitable for people who don't want to show their faces, are good at chatting and are not afraid of awkward silences. Friends who are confident in their voices should definitely give it a try.

My experience using dating apps:

Goodnight is suitable for people who like group voice chat and are not afraid of embarrassment. I played it a few years ago and the experience was really good at that time, but when I went back to play it recently, I felt that a lot of changes had occurred. Almost all functions require payment. I couldn’t even log in a while ago. The customer service response was also a bit slow. The overall experience was not as good as before. After playing for a while, I felt that this platform was more suitable for friends who simply wanted to find someone to chat and kill time. As for making appointments, it was not so easy, so I didn’t continue to use it later.

6. Pairs - the best dating app for those looking for a stable partner

Founded: 2012

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Online users’ comments: Japan has a high market share and is suitable for finding a serious relationship partner. Users report high-quality pairings, but less innovative features.

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Paid plan: Men pay, which provides more opportunities for interaction, while women can use it for free.

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iOS Rating: 4.5 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 4.1 / 5 ( Download app )

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Dating type: long-term relationship, marriage and love

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Pairs is a dating app from Japan that focuses on security and privacy protection. You can't even take screenshots while using the app. You need to bind to Facebook when registering, which is mainly used to filter your friend list to avoid swiping across acquaintances and causing embarrassment. Pairs is very friendly to girls, and many features can be used for free; boys need to pay, so most users really want to find a significant other. Also, due to the very strict privacy design, the actual test shows that the success rate of matching is not high.

My experience using dating apps:

This dating app focuses on "marriage as a prerequisite". The chat function can only be enabled after payment. Perhaps in order to screen out those men who are just playing around, the editor paid for a one-month membership to try it out and found that most of the people on it are indeed serious about getting married. For the editor who has no plans to get married yet, it will be a little stressful. If you are in the mood for a stable relationship or even considering getting married, this dating app will be very suitable for you!

7. Paktor Dating - Best Dating App for Video Chatting Lovers

Founded: 2013

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Online user reviews: A popular dating app in Southeast Asia that focuses on voice and video functions. Users say it is highly interactive, but needs more active users.

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Paid plan: VIP membership provides more matches and interactive features.

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iOS Rating: 4.1 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.9 / 5 ( Download app )

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Friendship type: dating, casual socializing

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Analysis of Paktor's dating features: Focus on privacy and zero-harassment experience. When registering, you need to bind the Facebook accounts of at least 50 friends, which effectively filters out fake accounts and provides a safer user environment. Paktor also provides voice and video chat room functions to make interactions more instant and help each other quickly establish connections.

My experience using dating apps:

While using this dating app, I feel that users are generally very impatient. Almost as soon as they are matched, they directly ask if they want to video chat. I have watched too many anti-fraud videos in the past few years and am a little wary of this kind of thing, so I chose not to turn on the video chat. Asking for a video chat on the first day is really too fast. Overall, I feel that it is not very suitable for me.

8. SweetRing - The dating app that's most like a matchmaking agency

Founded: 2015

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Online user experience: Users who are focused on finding marriage and long-term relationships report that the quality of members is high, but the matching process is relatively slow.

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Paid plans: VIP membership offers unlimited chats and more matching opportunities.

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iOS Rating: 4.3 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.8 / 5 ( Download app )

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Dating type: Marriage, long-term relationship

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SweetRing feature analysis: It is a dating software designed specifically for those seeking marriage partners. It is especially suitable for users who are serious about establishing long-term relationships. One of its features is that it provides a strict "real person authentication function". There is no need to worry about being matched with a fake official robot or fake account. SweetRing's review mechanism can effectively screen out bad users and create a safe environment for sincere friendships.

My experience using dating apps:

Like Pairs, it is a marriage-oriented dating app. The female users on the platform are slightly older, with most of them around 40 years old. Although some users may fill in a younger age, the actual feeling may be somewhat different from the description. For younger users like me, I may feel that the age span of the matching objects is large, but the matching efficiency is quite high. It depends on whether the age group you like is suitable~

9. JD (JustDating) - the fastest dating app

Founded: 1997

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Online user experience: A dating platform for the Jewish community, suitable for finding marriage partners. Users say the platform is highly secure, but the population is relatively small.

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Paid Plans: Premium memberships offer more interactive and recommendation features.

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iOS Rating: 4.0 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.5 / 5 ( Download app )

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Dating type: exclusive to marriage and religious communities

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JD Features Analysis: A simple and intuitive dating app. The most special feature is the "Dynamic Wall", a function similar to IG, which provides a space for sharing daily life. Users can post updates, interact with others, and enhance mutual understanding.

My experience using dating apps:

The editor believes that this is a dating software mainly for one-night stands. The experience during use is not good. When the account is just registered, many girls will contact you actively, but most of them are fraudulent accounts generated by the system. The platform provides a unique dating function. Usually, a date organized by a girl will be invited by 100 to 400 boys, and the girl can only choose one in the end. The editor has used it for a while and was not selected. It may be more suitable for those who are patient and willing to try more.

10. Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) - The most sustainable dating app

Founded: 2012

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Online user experience: Focused on recommending a high-quality pair every day, users believe this reduces choice fatigue, but the matching process is slower.

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Paid Plan: See all likes and match instantly, send 8 extra likes per month, profile Boost, get up to 5x more views in 48 hours, view other users' activity reports, see if your messages have been read.

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iOS Rating: 4.4 / 5 ( Download app ) | Android Rating: 3.9 / 5 ( Download app )

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Friendship type: Serious friendship, long-term relationship

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Coffee Meets Bagel Features: The interface of this dating app is in English, so there may be some small barriers to use. It is relatively easier to meet highly educated and well-qualified people. However, you need to earn "coffee beans" every day to increase the number of right swipes. After a successful match, you must start chatting within 7 days, otherwise the conversation will automatically disappear. This allows users to focus on quality rather than quantity, and is suitable for finding sincere long-term relationships.

My experience using dating apps:

Coffee Meets Bagel's design of pairing people with "coffee beans" is actually quite interesting. Every day, they will send some coffee beans for you to choose your ideal partner, but the number is really a bit small, and you can probably swipe less than 10 people a day. The good thing is that everyone will be more careful when choosing, and there are fewer fake accounts or people who don't really want to make friends. It is suitable for patient friends to try. It took me about a month and a half to successfully make an appointment with an interior designer. We went to a cafe to eat waffles together. She was very lively and outgoing, and we had a pleasant chat. Afterwards, we went shopping at a nearby market together. After dinner, I sent her home. Overall, it felt like a satisfying first date!

10 Popular Dating Apps - Analysis and Summary

The above-mentioned 10 popular dating software experiences are all the editor's personal experience and subjective feelings. The order does not represent the ranking. It is recommended that readers download and try them out to find the platform that suits them best. It should be noted that these software may encounter scams or robots to a greater or lesser extent. Especially in the current situation where scams are emerging in an endless stream, it is crucial to protect yourself. It is not recommended to rush to meet within two or three days of chatting. Both boys and girls should be cautious in making friends.

These 10 dating apps are all free to download, and some features can be unlocked for a fee. Whether you want to recharge depends entirely on your personal needs and feelings. The editor has also compiled a comparison table of the 10 popular dating apps. Whether you just want to make friends, find a short-term relationship, or aim to get married, you can find a suitable dating app based on your needs.

Comparison of 10 popular dating apps

Comparison of paid plans of 10 popular dating apps

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