Gone are the days when people used to depend upon common friends to approach their crush. Today, the buzzword among people who are looking forward to finding true love is ‘Mobile-Love’. Smartphones have become bonafide Love-Gurus for people of this social media frenzy generation. In the age of iOS and Android, perhaps love can be found on your 6-inch companion (no pun intended) that too on the go. You just have to have the right dating app or to say dating apps on your phone.
Online dating apps are on the rise in India over the last few years. Millions of singles, divorcees, and even those who lose their partners go online to look for partners, friends, or companions. The apps are safe, easy to use, and come with tons of features to make the experience more enriching.
Best dating apps in India (2024)
Here’s a list of the best free dating apps in India which could potentially lead you to true love or your soul mate.
1. Bumble
Bumble is a free dating app available in India that has made finding new connections, friends, and partners super easy. The best part of this app is that women get a chance to initiate the chat, which prevents them from receiving nuisance and problematic messages from others. This cute dating app has a cool yellow vibe with an excellent user interface that makes finding a Bumble BFF super fun and easy. There are 3 modes- Date, BFF, and Bizz on the app. New people can be discovered by swiping right on people’s profiles which will notify them immediately. There is a video call option as well. The application is free to use, but one can also buy its subscription to unlock features like viewing the people who swiped your profile, rematching with previous connections, and more. Not only can one date but also find friends and build connections on this app.
Bumble’s Top Features
- Only a dating app that asks women to text first. Also, it has the most robust privacy policy.
- It only gives 24 hours to revert to a text which ensures you match only with someone genuinely interested.
- Follows the same old swipe actions to look for a match.
- Allows you to set the tone of matchmaking by choosing among 3 modes.
- Video calls are available for interactive conversations.
- It has a rating of 4/5 on Google and over 50,000,000+ downloads.
- It is available on the Play Store (Android 5.0 and above systems) as well as the iOS store (iOS 14 or later versions).
2. Tinder
Tinder is a free dating app that first burst into the limelight due to its easy interface and hassle-free profile creation process. Launched in 2012, Tinder is now a well-renowned app in the dating space for many to discover new friends and matches. Many new features have been introduced in the app to make it even better for the users. One needs to create a profile and fill in as many details as possible like one’s hobbies, interests, photos, and more so that your profile attracts matches. After one’s profile goes live, users can swipe right if they are interested in a particular profile. Swiping left would mean, you are skipping that profile. Video calling is also available.
A premium subscription is also available that allows users to unlock features like unlimited likes, unlimited rewinds, and a passport. The Monthly Boosts feature ranks your profile at the top for 30 minutes to grab max attention which might bring in more swipes. All you need to be wary of is fake profiles.
Tinder’s Top Features
- The Tinder app has an easy interface with good privacy protection features.
- Renowned app with a large user base.
- Well-refined user interface and app design.
- The Tinder app has several search filters that allow you to match with people with a common interest.
- Tinder has several subscription options viz. Free, Premium versions (Plus, Gold and Platinum, etc) to access unlimited matches along with a video chat option.
- Key features are locked behind a paywall.
- It has a rating of 3.6/5 on Google and over 100,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Play Store (Android 7.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 14.0 or later).
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3. Happn
Unlike Tinder which suggests a potential match from a few miles, happn dating app works slightly differently in finding connections. Unlike Tinder & Bumble, when two people registered on the Happn app walk past each other, a notification is sent on their app through which they can see each other’s profiles. The app needs location services to be turned on along with a stable mobile data connection. On this app, chats are called Crush that can be accessed by sending the matched person something called ‘FlashNote’ which they have to accept to start the conversation.
At the time of opening this app user is greeted with a collection of possible partners whom you’ve physically crossed paths with throughout the day. If both individuals like each-others profiles, it creates a ‘Crush’. Once you got your crush, you can start your conversation with your partner. In a recent update, happn also integrated music to sweeten date finding experience. Now users can share their favorite songs through their profile or directly with their Crushes. The app takes location privacy very seriously and it never shows your location to anyone apart from those you crossed paths with.
Happn’s Top Features
- It shows the location and how many times a particular person has crossed paths with their match. Additionally, the app allows scheduling invisibility by turning geo-location off.
- Get instantly matched with people.
- Prioritises user safety and privacy.
- One can send voice notes, which in a way helps in verification as well.
- It has a Star option which is categorized in a separate section making it more prominent. While making the matched person feel special.
- One can also send Spotify songs over the chat.
- It prevents and makes it difficult for scammers to hack in and create fake profiles.
- It has a rating of 3.5/5 on Google and over 50,000,000+ downloads.
- the app is available on Google Play Store (Android 5.0 and above) and the iOS Store (14.0 or later).
4. Hinge
Hinge is another dating app that is quite popular among Indians. If you are looking for a different approach to dating, Hinge is worth giving a shot. The app promises to help you find and meet people who share similar lifestyles and interests and are looking for meaningful relationships. Hinge app’s one of the objective is to help you find a partner with whom you fell in love and you decide to delete the app forever.
To find out the best matches for the user, it requests them to fill few more details in their profile like taste related to music, sports and fitness, cuisine, etc.
Unlike most dating apps, on Hinge the user can like or comment on the profile of other users to get started. By doing so they can start a conversation without thinking about what should I message him or her. You get a number of new recommendations every day.
Hinge’s Key highlights
- One can like profiles, and photos and comment on them.
- Suitable for those who are looking for a meaningful relationship
- Unique algorithms help you find long-term dating partners or match.
- Great interplay between photos and text.
- Authentic profiles.
- Easy to start a conversation
- It has a rating of 4/5 on Google and over 10,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (android 8.0 and above) and the iOS Store (13.0 or later).
5. TrulyMadly
Next on our list of best dating smartphone apps in India is TrulyMadly dating & matchmaking app. The app is the brainchild of the Founders of Makemytrip and Letsbuy. The App boasts the fact that it uses critically designed algorithms and not mere horoscopes to find dates for its users. It is suitable for Indians with some nifty features that help you find a dating partner.
Unlike other dating apps, TrulyMadly has some peculiar features. It claims to be super safe as users can’t download or take a screenshot of pictures of fellow users. It verifies user account with Facebook, LinkedIn, and phone numbers. Like Linkedin here too you can seek an endorsement from your friends. Starting with your profile, you can choose to go private by turning on the incognito mode that will make your profile visible to only those you have previously interacted with. So are you ready to meet like-minded singles with TrulyMadly?
TrulyMadly’s Key Features
- Excellent security features.
- Multiple social verifications to tackle fake profiles
- Put forward quizzes and games to start a conversation.
- Each profile has a trust score to be offered after validating the profile
- You can add a video as your display image.
- The user can’t take Screenshots
- It has a rating of 3.5/5 on Google and over 10,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (android 5.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 11.0 or later).
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6. Aisle
The late entrant in the Indian Dating app business is Aisle. It claims to be distinctive just like its name. Following its name, it takes a mid-way path to dating and matrimony app. Aisle follows a membership (free) model, where each man has to apply for it. On the basis of membership application details, the Aisle team verifies all users. Only after the verification, one can connect with a closed community of handpicked, urban, like-minded Indians from around the world.
The app has a ‘Room’ section where people can host a virtual room to have audio conversations even before sending match requests. If you feel there is a connection, send the other person an invite for limitless chats. If you are not sure, go ahead and answer some questions to find a better connection.
In general, people use such dating and matchmaking apps to meet interesting people, make new friends, and meet prospective life partners. However, it takes more than a profile to know someone for what he/she actually is and what their intentions are. So before sharing anything too personal or taking the relationship to another level (getting intimate) try and verify as many details as possible. Be patient, and be safe. Happy dating!
Aisle Key highlights
- There is a premium in-app service called ‘Concierge’ that provides unlimited likes, invites, and even a verified profile badge.
- One can engage in audio calls before being matched.
- Comes with desktop support.
- It has a rating of 4.3/5 on Google and over 5,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (Android 5.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 13.0 or later)
7. Mingle2
Mingle2 is an app for those who are interested in getting into relationships but also for finding new friends and people of the same interests. This app can be accessed not only on smartphones but also on PCs and laptops, which also makes it more accessible. You can interact with your connections without any restrictions on this app. Like-minded people can be found by playing ‘Mutual Match’ which matches you with people that have the same interests.
Mingle2 Key highlights
- All-in-one platform to meet new people.
- Access the platform on a laptop or a PC.,
- It has a rating of 4.4/5 on Google and over 10,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (Android 5.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 13.0 or later).
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8. OkCupid
The OkCupid application allows you to find and match with singles using a questionnaire. The app understands your personality traits and provides profile recommendations based on that. You can opt for a premium subscription that allows you to see the hidden likes on your profile, search, and sort with advanced filters, and enjoy the app without a single ad.
OkCupid Key highlights
- Clean and straightforward user interface.
- Allows you to meet nearby people for one on one meaningful conversations.
- Provides profile recommendations based on traits and interests.
- It has a rating of 3.5/5 on Google and over 10,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (android 8.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 13.0 or later).
9. Badoo
The Badoo app also comes with a right-swipe gesture to show your interest in a profile you come across. When a match is made, users can chat and video call endlessly to make meaningful relationships. Users have to complete their profiles to get maximum reach.
Badoo Key highlights
- Badoo provides a checkmark badge indicating that the person is genuinely on the platform to meet new people.
- Badoo has a rude message detector that flags insulting or discriminating remarks right there and then.
- It has a rating of 4/5 on Google and over 100,000,000+ downloads.
- The app is available on Google Play Store (Android 5.0 and above) and the iOS Store (iOS 14.0 or later).
10. Woo
The Woo dating app is a free online dating app for singles in India. It has matched over a million single women and men and has the right environment to date. It comes with a calling feature, profile verification, and more safety and security features to make it a better experience.
Woo Key highlights
- Easy to use interface.
- The quick finding of like-minded individuals.
- ‘Woo Secret’ keeps single women’s details confidential.
- Woo Plus subscription allows features like seeing who’s visited you, liked you, revisiting the profiles you skipped by accident, getting unlimited likes, and more.
- It has a rating of 4/5 on Google and over 1,00,00,000+ downloads.
- It is available on Google Play Store as well as the iOS store.
11. eHarmony
eharmony has helped over 2 million find love and date in the past years. This app offers a proprietary compatibility matching and personality profile system to help increase your chances of finding love online. This is why it is one of the most preferred dating apps by many users in some parts of the world.
Eharmony lets you answer 80 compatibility test questions based on likes and dislikes, personality tests, and much more, in order to find an ideal match for you. In consequence, it ensures the best compatibility for you. The premium members of the app have the option to schedule the video date with each other after the initial interaction. It offers a limited free trial and is more expensive compared to other dating apps.
12. Grindr
Grindr is the only app on our list that focuses on the community of gays, bisexuals, and transgenders. With millions of users, the app has a good engagement rate and popularity. It’s also a location-based app that reaches almost every corner of the planet. The app allows you to check who viewed your profile. Incognito mode helps you to appear offline to people who you message. It gets glitches from time to time and purely for short-term matches.
13. Coffee Meets Bagel
As unique as the name sounds, Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that fulfills the needs of serious people looking for dating. People who are looking for serious dating will find this app useful.
Features
- Profile details are intensive so you can get to know people properly.
- The app is one of the safest dating apps in India.
- Meant for serious dating, it doesn’t entertain casual dating.
- Chat limit lets you take it personally from chat to personal text messages.
- The premium version is available which increases the chances of dating. The price is Rs. 1700 for 6 months and Rs. 2900 for 1 month.
14. Schmooze
Schmooze is a unique and one of the best Indian dating apps that helps you find perfect partner based on memes you like. It is the first app ever to match people according to the memes they like. One doesn’t swipe right or left, but just swipes memes and the AI Algorithm recommends profiles that like similar memes.
The app has over 30 million swipes and 2 million matches and has emerged as one of the most liked preferences for Gen-Zs in the US and now in India.
Features
- You can find partners based on memes instead of swiping left or right.
- Regional language support for Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil and more.
- Affordable premium pricing with an option for lifetime membership. The Premium version lets you compliment the person and swipe twice the memes every day to see more and more profile recommendations. Pricing is Rs. 99 for a week, Rs. 299 for 1 month and Rs. 1000 lifetime.
15. Gorilla Chat
Gorilla Chat is a good place to meet new people, explore fun, and have a chat experience with new people. Just say ‘Hello’ to start a conversation with any new person you find. The app is simple to use and requires small details to be filled in. As soon as you do it, you will be connected to people who can be a match.
Features
- You can send messages to anyone.
- Filter people by gender.
- Start and receive private calls.
- Exchange unlimited messages.
- It is a safe community.
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FAQs
1. Which dating app(s) are completely free?
Only OkCupid is an app, that is completely free.
2. Which dating app supports Hindi language?
Bumble
3. Which dating apps have the most user base in India?
Tinder and Badoo have 100,000,000+ downloads each while Bumble has 50,000,000+ downloads on Google Play Store.
4. Are dating apps safe?
Generally, most dating apps are safe because they use advanced technology to protect users’ data.
5. Is online dating legal in India?
Absolutely yes.
6. Which dating app is best for beginners?
Hinge and Bumble are good when you are getting started. These apps have a simple interface with minimal UI.
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