The development of innovation in the world of technology helped make it easier for people to find a mate. Download the online dating application, fill in, and complete your data, swipe right or left, chat until you feel comfortable and sure to meet, then let the heart speak.
The presence of online dating applications seems to be a ‘savior’ those who are preoccupied with work and activities, so they do not have time to socialize or find a partner. Not only as a ‘savior,’ online dating sites and applications are also a fun game area for those who are just fad looking for new friends or as time fillers. Susan noted 7 online dating applications are widely used by them the matchmaker in cyberspace. What are these applications?
Tinder
Who doesn’t know Tinder? Many successful couples have ended up happy because of Tinder. This online dating application is known for its swipe left and swiped right features. Tinder can be used based on distance and location. You can also read short info written by each user.
If you want to be more serious about finding a mate, you can use Tinder Plus or Tinder Premium, aka a subscription. Who knows, your chances of finding a mate will be wider.
Hinge
Hinge is said to be similar to Tinder. Many people say that Hinge is the ‘younger brother’ of Tinder. Hinge retrieves data from Facebook friends to make new connections.
After signing up by integrating into your Facebook account and filling in your data, you must answer a few basic questions by right swipe and left swipe. Just like Tinder, you must match first if you want to send a message to the opposite sex.
OkCupid
Another dating application that is no less interesting is OkCupid. You can register without having to use Facebook, then choose a username and fill in your profile completely. Besides, there are several questions you must answer to determine the percentage of matches with the criteria of the opposite sex that you are looking for.
OkCupid can also search for opposite sex based on location, distance, or certain specifications such as hobbies, favorite foods, to favorite movies. Meanwhile, to send a message to the opposite sex, you must give likes to their profile, they can immediately send a message.
This application also provides paid features for those of you who want to be more serious and accurate in looking for a date. You will get various priority features, such as knowing who sees your profile and who sends likes to you.
Bumble
Bumble is similar to Tinder but has a slightly different function. If some men and women match each other, then the woman must send the message first to the man. The men have 24 hours to respond to the message, and if there is no response, the match will be deleted automatically.
This application is also known as a woman-friendly online dating application because it places women as the first decision-maker. This method is carried out to provide security for women who are vulnerable to violence or sexual harassment through unwanted messages.
Match
The match was present far before Tinder in the form of the site. Here you can send ‘wink’ as a sign that you are interested in the profile you are viewing. This application will also bring up many matches that fit your criteria.
If you want to be serious about finding a mate through this application, you can subscribe at 21 US dollars or Rp. 300 thousand per month. By subscribing, you can see who is snooping on your profile and getting more lists of matches. If you don’t want to pay, Match is also available for free but with limited features.
Coffee Meets Bagels
Unlike other online dating apps, Coffee Meets Bagel only allows women to see the profile of men who have swiped right or liked their profile. In one day, you will only be treated to five male profiles that you can choose from.
For those of you who like swipe left-swipe right, this application might not be suitable for you given the limited profile displayed. But if you intend to be serious about finding a mate, maybe Coffee Meets Bagels are worth trying.
Happn
Happn’s online dating application uses locations and distances close to each other to bring up profiles of the opposite sex that might interest you. If you like the opposite sex, you can press the ‘Charm’ button as a marker, so he knows you want it. And if both are equally interested, then that’s where the conversation can begin.