Hinge is a dating app focused on creating meaningful connections beyond superficial interactions. It allows users to express themselves through text, photos, videos, and voice recordings. As of 2022, it's one of the fastest-growing dating apps in the US, UK, and Canada.

Hinge's unique approach to online dating involves creating an app that users will delete once they've found a successful relationship. It uses a learning algorithm to match user preferences and provides detailed user profiles. Conversations start by users liking or commenting on profile aspects, encouraging organic interactions.

Hinge uses Selfie Verification to authenticate user profiles and follows up with users after they exchange phone numbers with a match to improve future recommendations. While the app is free, additional features like viewing all likes and sending unlimited likes are available with a Hinge+ upgrade. HingeX, a premium service, offers enhanced recommendations and priority likes.