Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably been using dating apps lately. From Tinder to Plenty of Fish, every guy has tried an online dating app at some point in his life.
…but, the landscape is changing, and what was once a good dating app isn’t always going to be one forever. So, with this in mind, what are the best dating apps out there right now?
3 Best Dating Apps For Men
Most of the dating apps out there are complete garbage. In fact, many dating apps have even been sued by the Federal Trade Commission for “false advertising.”
What these dating apps will do, is they’ll make you think you’ve matched with a bunch of really attractive girls, and then make you pay to gain access.
Then, once you’ve already paid, you’ll find out that these hot girls really DIDN’T match with you, and even worse, you’ll have a difficult time cancelling your subscription.
That being said, there are a few good dating apps out there.
Here are the best dating apps for men right now:
- Tinder
- Bumble
- Hinge
We’ll go through each one a little bit more in-depth, but before we do, I need to tackle a very common question that I get…
If you’re an older man, it might be tempting to get on an app like Seeking Arrangements, but I would highly advise you against doing this.
Why? Because they’re basically just apps made for gold diggers. The last thing you want to do, when you’re trying to learn how to attract women, is to get a sugar baby.
They’ll take your money, waste a ton of your time, and perhaps worst of all, leave you with balls bluer than the deep Pacific Ocean.
With that in mind though, here are some dating apps that you SHOULD be using!
Tinder (Our #1 Choice)
Tinder is, perhaps, the most popular dating app on the market right now. What started as a small hookup app many years ago, has since grown into the premiere dating app in 2019.
Here are the pros of Tinder:
- Tons of women to choose from
- Very easy to match with lots of girls
- Almost every woman who’s single is on Tinder
Here are the cons of Tinder:
- If you’re not good looking, it can be hard to get laid
- Have to pay for premium features
Overall, Tinder is a great choice for men. While you do have to pay for some of the more premium features, like unlimited swipes, hooking up on Tinder is pretty easy if you know how.
Bumble (Higher Quality Matches)
While Bumble is certainly not as popular as Tinder, we’ve found that the matches are typically higher quality women than those on Tinder.
That isn’t to say you can’t get good matches on Tinder, but a lot of them are very flaky and will end up wasting your time, or just flat out ignoring you.
Here are the pros of Bumble:
- High quality matches
- More emphasis on personality
- Women have to open YOU first
Here are the cons of Bumble:
- Not as many women on it as Tinder
- Have to unlock “premium” features
Overall, Bumble is a great option for men who want to get more dates. It’s especially interesting, because women have to open YOU for the conversation to start.
This naturally screens out women who just want attention, and ensures that your interactions with women are generally higher quality than on Tinder.
Hinge (Emphasis on Personality)
One of the more interesting dating apps lately is called Hinge. It’s interesting, because whereas with Bumble and Tinder you swipe right or left, with Hinge, you swipe right on a specific thing.
Each user on Hinge has their profile, with pictures, and several ice breaking questions. So, when someone sees your profile, they “like” or “swipe right” on a specific FEATURE.
For example, maybe you say you’re into The Grateful Dead in your bio. Women can then “swipe right” on this, and it will notify you. That way, you have an instant conversation starter.
So, all you need to do is learn how to flirt over text, get her phone number, and then set up a date from there. It’s actually pretty simple once you get the hang of it.
Here are the pros of Hinge:
- VERY easy to start conversations
- Highest quality matches
Here are the cons of Hinge:
- Not very many women on it yet
Most of the women on Hinge are looking for something serious as well, so whether that’s a good or a bad thing will depend on what you currently want from women.
Either way, we think that Hinge is a great dating app for men to use in 2019, because it leads to really high quality matches, and you often have an instant commonality to talk about.
Summary
In conclusion, Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are currently the best online dating applications for men in 2019. While this may change, we don’t see it changing anytime soon.
Tinder is best if you just want to hook up, and Hinge is best if you’re looking for something more serious than that. Bumble is sort of in the middle of these two things.
So, if you’re trying to improve your dating life, consider trying these apps today!