More than 20 years ago, Match.com launched its first dating site. Since then, the idea of getting to know someone online has gone from incongruous to mundane. The number of applications dedicated to the subject has multiplied, and their users now number in the millions.
Since dating apps aren't limited to Tinder, we've chosen to present 10 of them, so you can find the best one for you and hopefully love.
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Fruitz
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Fruitz is a new kind of dating app. By registering on this platform, no more unpleasant surprises, you will be sure to meet a person who shares the same expectations as you.
Its principle is simple, original and intuitive. When you launch the app, the first thing requested is to designate the fruit that corresponds to your desires. For this, you will have the choice between:
- Watermelon: for recurring and seedless hugs
- The cherry: to find its half
- Grapes: to go for a drink without getting caught
- Fishing: for a desire to fish with someone (either nothing serious)
Once the fruit has been chosen, you have found an interesting profile and you want to discuss, the app offers you to select a question that your potential “match” will have to answer. This will start the conversation in an uninhibited and more playful way.
Fruitz is a free app but there is also a premium subscription for one month at €10,99 or for 6 months at €32,99, or €5,49/month.
2Lovoo
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Lovoo is both a dating app and a social network. You can register via your Facebook or Google+ account, but also with an e-mail address.
With Lovoo, go in search of a soul mate or a story without a future.
Whatever your desires and tastes, you should find what you are looking for thanks to its Icebreaker and Radar functions. Like Happn, geolocate people around you who also use Lovoo and exchange with your “matches” through its messaging service.
Lovoo is a free but limited iOS and Android app. To take advantage of advanced features such as invisible mode or unlimited messaging, then you will need to subscribe to a subscription.
There is a formula for one month at €11,99, 3 months at €24,99, 6 months at €42,99, or even 12 months at €69,99.
3tinder
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Tinder is the forerunner of dating apps. In its infancy, the app was mainly talked about for its sulphurous side and its one-night stands. Now, it seems that his audience is more inclined to serious relationships.
Here, no questionnaire, no personality test. Everything is played on geolocation and photos. If you are near another user, your photo likes him (and vice versa), then you "match" and then discuss via chat.
For added security, Tinder offers photo verification using computer vision and facial recognition technology. This system saves you heartache.
The application is free, then includes in-app purchases.
4Bumble
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Bumble arrived in Spain at the end of 2016 and intends to compete with Tinder. The two are very similar, and for good reason... Bumble was created by the co-founder of Tinder.
If the geolocation/photo principle remains the same, only women can initiate a conversation. If after 24 hours there is no "match", then the option disappears.
Like Tinder, Bumble is free with in-app purchases.
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Adopt a guy
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Adopt a guy is an application made in Spain. As on Meetic, you have to create a profile but the questions you are asked are rather offbeat.
On Adopt a guy, it is the women who choose who can contact them. They may or may not respond to the "charms" (sort of Facebook poke) of their suitors.
The "online shopping" concept of the app is rather fun, and its access is free for girls, but paying for boys.
To put the odds on your side, don't neglect your profile!
6Happn
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Happn's slogan? "Find out who you meet". Indeed, this application allows you to contact people you have met in real life.
You can look at their profile and tap the heart logo to let them know you're interested. That the timid do not worry, this information is revealed only if the two individuals wish this meeting.
The app is free but includes in-app purchases.
7Meetic
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Meetic is the most used dating site in the world. Its application is free, but to access the service you must subscribe to a subscription (lasting one month, three or six months).
Once you are registered, you need to create a profile, and answer a series of questions. Meetic then sets out to find your ideal partner.
Note that the application has a geolocation function that allows users to know if other Meetic subscribers are around.
The site also organizes events and facilitates meetings in the city where you are.
8OkCupid
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OkCupid is still somewhat niche in Spain. However, it works on the same concept as Meetic.
There too, you must create your profile and answer many questions about your tastes, preferences, and this in all areas... It is ideal if you are not the type to stop at the physical.
You can access OKCupid for free, but its paid version allows you to get more information about the people who view your profile.
If you subscribe to it, you can also use certain search engine options, browse incognito, and more.
9Grindr
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Grindr is dedicated to men wishing to meet homo or bisexual people. This app puts you in touch with other men near you.
Although today's dating sites are generally open to all sexual orientations, some LGBT people prefer to have an application dedicated specifically to them.
It is free but like all the others, paid options are offered to you in order to be able to access more functionalities.
10Louise
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Meet the person who may share the rest of your life with their musical tastes.
The Spanish Louise application is a bit like the Tinder for music lovers, it allows you to interact with users who listen to the same genres as you.
Profiles on this app are completely anonymous, so you don't need to provide any information about yourself or post photos. To create your account, you will simply have to associate it with that of your Spotify, SoundCloud or Deezer.
11other applications
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To make more meetings, here are 3 other applications that could meet your criteria.
- Reel Me : introduce yourself on video
- Clover : give luck to chance
- Carimmat : to meet people in traffic jams
- Once : try slow dating with one match per day
