Tinder, Badoo or LoVoo - comparison of dating apps

Whether Tinder, Badoo or LoVoo - there are many dating apps from single exchanges. But not every app meets every taste. In the following comparison you will find out which target groups these three portals are aimed at and which app is really worthwhile.

The superficial dating app: Tinder

Tinder is a mobile dating app that helps you find people around you. You can use the free app with Android or your iPhone, there is no online portal.

• Concept: Tinder shows pictures, common interests and the age of singles in your area. With the "HOTorNOT principle" you decide who you like. You can only get in touch with another single if they have marked you with a "Like". Then there is a so-called "match".
• Facebook constraint: However, you cannot use Tinder without a Facebook account. However, this makes registration very quick. All you have to do is allow the app to access your Facebook profile and Tinder will automatically get the necessary information such as age, name and "Like" information.
• Costs: You can use Tinder in all its facets completely free of charge.
• Verification: There is currently no member verification. So it can happen that some members have fun and create a fake account.
• Members: The average age of the members is between 18 and 35 years. The proportion of males is higher than that of women and is 55 percent. In total there are already over a million users.

The dating app with interests: Badoo

Unlike Tinder, Badoo is an interest-based dating app. The portal is compatible with Android and iPhones. You can also access Badoo with any web browser.

• Concept: The concept of Badoo is similar to that of Tinder. The tool determines your location and shows you people in the area. You can also chat with a member without a direct hit (match). Furthermore, you can enter several information in your profile, such as interests, appearance or languages.
• Photo Rating: Badoo is the only app that lets other members rate your pictures. As a result, you know very quickly how your pictures look to others.
• Cost: Without the so-called "Super Powers subscription" it is very difficult to find a date. They cannot see which user you like. In the free version you only see the profile visitors. The subscription currently costs 2.99 euros per week.
• Verification: There are three ways to verify your profile at Baboo. You can either connect it to Facebook or assign a cell phone number to your account. The advantage is that "Verified" is displayed in your profile. Other members of Badoo see this notice. You also get the status through the "Super Powers subscription".
• Members: The members are on average between 20 and 35 years old. The proportion of males is 52 percent.

The dating app with radar: LoVoo

LoVoo is a very simple and clear dating app. The tool is available for Android and iOS.

• Radar: With the radar function, you can quickly find new contacts in your area. You set the radius yourself, the app does the rest for you.
• Costs: LoVoo works with credits. With the virtual currency you can unlock profiles that you like. There are some hurdles for men: Without enough credits, it is almost impossible to get in touch with other singles, since either the mailbox is full or a chat filtering is activated. You can overcome this hurdle with a VIP membership for 7.99 euros per month. 3 months cost 19.99 euros, 6 months 29.99 euros and one year 45 euros.
• Verification: For verification, send a picture of you with a code in hand to the manufacturer. The service then checks whether the picture sent matches the profile picture. You will then receive a message in your profile within 24 hours ("Verified Profile").
• Members: The members are on average between 20 and 30 years old. At 45 percent, the proportion of women is lower than that of men. That is why the operator of the single exchange has installed some hurdles for men.

Conclusion: dating apps for everyone

The "online game" described in the dating scene is implemented very well by all three apps:

• If you don't like the superficial concept of Tinder, then you should use Badoo or LoVoo. There you will get more information about the profile and you can specify your search criteria. The prerequisite is, of course, that the members provide this information.
• LoVoo is particularly suitable for people who want to get to know each other quickly in real life.
• For shy people, Tinder is the first choice, because contact only comes about when there is a match.
• However, pay attention to your privacy with all apps and only contact verified members, as there are many fake profiles.

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