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xenmaster's guide to online dating

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Now that the pandemic is over, lots of people are looking to get back out there. Here is a definitive guide to how different dating apps work to determine which is best for you based on whether or not you are looking short-term fun or a long term relationship!

  1. Tinder icon
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    Browse nearby profiles, like or pass with a swipe, and chat when interest is mutual; profile details and preferences help tailor recommendations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Kindle Fire
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    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: Swipe left / swipe right

  2. Grindr icon
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    Grindr is the largest all male location-based mobile network tool for Android, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and BlackBerry.

    Take it with you.

    Unlike other dating or social network sites, Grindr is meant to be mobile. And it uses GPS technology to instantly locate guys in your area.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience: Gay dudes, preferably fitting in with the insanely high body standards that gay men online have.

    Gimmick: See target audience.

  3. Bumble icon
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    This dating app mandates that women initiate conversations, offering a 24-hour time limit for interaction or connection fade, promoting autonomous engagement.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: Women have to message first, ensuring annoying ugly guys are not bothering the ladies on here.

  4. Hinge icon
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    Connect through mutual friends with a dating app focused on genuine relationships, eliminating clutter and focusing on quality matches.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Hinge screenshot 1
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: More classy way to hookup.

  5. Match.com icon
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    Renowned dating platform fostering UK singles' meaningful relationships with user browsing, detailed profiles, virtual coach, and real-life events.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    Match.com screenshot 1
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: More ancient than the Code of Hammurabi

  6. OkCupid icon
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    OkCupid is the only dating app that matches you on what matters to you. You deserve to find who you’re looking for. Meet them today!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: Less old-school than Match.com

  7. Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating site based around the idea that volume isn’t necessarily a good thing when it comes to finding romance. Instead, it provides one match per day, every day at noon.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Coffee Meets Bagel screenshot 1
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: Slows down the pace of the hookups so they will feel like relationships.

  8. Worldwide dating service with a friendly and respectful community focus and goal of establishing meaningful relationships.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Hookups

    Target Audience:

    • Hot guys too lazy to go looking in the real world.
    • Women looking for guys hotter than the ones around them.

    Gimmick: Lots of escorts, if you are into that kind of thing.

  9. eHarmony icon
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    Connect with compatibility and meaningful connections through daily matches, personality profiles, and guided communication on this dating service.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Xen MasterXen Master’s note

    Category: Relationships

    Target Audience: People tired of hookups.

    Gimmick: You have to pay to use this site. Keeps bots, instagrammers looking for followers, and pros from filling your inbox. And you are paying for results so there is more incentive for them to help you out. No guarantee for success.

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