Tinder
No guide to dating apps is complete without Tinder. It doesn’t always get the praise it deserves, but for the vast majority of people looking for a partner, Tinder is ideal.
It caters to everyone, and its simple swipe-to-like mechanic takes away all the fuss, making it ideal for even the busiest singletons. What’s more, Tinder is completely free, and so popular these days that you’re guaranteed to find a long list of potential partners in your area.
Tinder’s simple approach means it’s popular among casual daters, but you will find plenty of users who are ready to get serious, too. In fact, I met my current partner on Tinder and things have been going great for a while now.
Blendr
Focused on fun, Blendr concentrates on your location to match you with other users in your area who want to chat (and more). It now boasts more than 200 million users worldwide so there are plenty of people to choose from, and it’s quick to get started.
Blendr lets you share interests and specify exactly “what kinds of activities you want to do with the people you chat with.” It’s ideal for those who know just what they’re looking for and want to get straight to the point.
Pure doesn’t beat around the bush (no pun intended); it’s a no frills hookup app that doesn’t pretend to be anything else, and it’s aimed at those who are looking for “an after-dark adventure” and not a serious relationship.
It’s so casual, in fact, that Pure lets you chat with other users for a maximum of one hour. The idea is that you get the small talk out of the way, agree on what you want and where you want it, then get down to business.
With no social media links or email addresses required, Pure is discreet, but you’ll need a subscription priced at $ a month to enjoy it (though there is a 7-day free trial). You will also need to be 18 or over. Continue reading “There are plenty of dating apps for that, too”