If you're tired of superficial conversations and are looking for more authentic connections, Hinge might be the perfect app for you. Unlike other dating apps, Hinge was created to be deleted, that is, its proposal is to help people find a serious relationship and leave apps for good. One of its distinguishing features is that it shows who has already liked your profile, making it easier to connect with those who are really interested. You can download it below:
Hinge – Dating and Relationships
What the Hinge he does?
Hinge is a dating app that prioritizes quality of interaction. It encourages users to create more detailed profiles, with fun questions and relevant information, and allows others to like or comment on specific parts of your profile. It also shows a list of people who have liked you, which makes it easier to know who is already interested.
Main features
- Interactive profiles: Users answer questions and add photos that facilitate meaningful conversations.
- Specific Likes: You can like or comment on a specific part of someone else's profile (such as a reply or a photo).
- “Liked you” list (premium): see who showed interest before the match.
- Daily Suggestions (“Discoveries”): the app suggests profiles based on your activity and preferences.
- Advanced filters: select important characteristics like religion, children, politics, relationship type etc.
- Direct chats after the match.
Android and iOS compatibility
Hinge is available for Android and iOS devices. It can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and the App Store. The app is lightweight and works well on most modern phones, starting with Android 6.0 and iOS 12.
How to use Hinge: step by step
- Download the app in your mobile store.
- Create your account with email or social networks.
- Create your profile with 6 photos and at least 3 answers to suggested questions (such as “What attracts me to a person?”).
- Explore suggested profiles and like specific parts that catch your attention.
- See who liked you (feature available in premium plan).
- Start a conversation if there is a match – the conversation can start based on something in the profile.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- It encourages deeper and more interesting conversations.
- You know who liked you (with Hinge Premium).
- More complete and less superficial profiles.
- Good reputation among people looking for serious relationships.
Disadvantages:
- Some important features are only available in the paid version.
- Limited amount of likes per day in the free version.
- It is still not as popular in Brazil as other apps (like Tinder or Badoo), which may reduce the number of matches in some regions.
Is it free or paid?
Hinge is free to use with some limitations. You can:
- Like up to 8 profiles per day;
- View daily suggestions;
- Chat with matches.
The version Hinge Preferred (pay) releases:
- Unlimited likes;
- Access to the list of people who liked you;
- Advanced filters;
- Greater prominence in suggestions.
Plans vary in price and are offered monthly, quarterly or annually.
Usage tips
- Take care with your answers and photos: This is the heart of the Hinge profile.
- Comment instead of just liking: This greatly increases the chances of starting a good conversation.
- Be clear about what you are looking for: This avoids frustration and attracts people with the same goals.
- Always come back to the app: The more active you are, the more visible you are to other people.
Overall app rating
Hinge is highly rated in app stores. On the Google Play Store, it has an average rating of 4.2 stars, and on the App Store, around 4.5 stars. Users praise its focus on serious relationships, the unique profile format, and the idea of encouraging more real connections. The main negative point cited is the need to pay to access all the features, such as the list of people who liked your profile.
Overall, Hinge is a great choice for those who are looking to meet someone they are genuinely interested in. It offers a more human and personalized experience, unlike “infinite swipe” apps, making the process of finding a match more meaningful and less random.
