OkCupid vs Hinge
| OkCupid | Hinge | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Rank | #1 | #3 |
| Best for | Trying online dating at zero cost | People who dislike swiping volume |
| Price | free + subscription | free + subscription |
| Price published on site | Not published | Not published |
| Billing model | Freemium subscription | Freemium subscription |
| Free tier | Yes - browse, match and message | Yes - limited likes, messaging works |
| Verification stated | Not detailed publicly | Selfie verification offered |
| Cancellation stated | Three payment routes documented, plus an explicit warning that disabling the account does not stop billing | Cancellation and downgrade guides, including prorated refunds and cross-platform cases |
| Checked | Checked 6 September 2026 | Checked 6 September 2026 |
| App Store rating | 4.32 (288,529 ratings) | 4.41 (1,116,356 ratings) |
| Written reviews, most recent | 2.03 average of 147 | 3.10 average of 147 |
| One-star share | 62% | 38% |
| What people complain about | Fake profiles and billing, equally - 30% | Bans and moderation - 14% |
The star rating is a tap. The written average is what people say in words, and the two disagree almost everywhere - written reviews attract unhappy users, so read the bottom rows as a map of what goes wrong rather than as a score. Source: the App Store review feed, checked 10 September 2026.
OkCupidour pick
- Messaging works without paying
- Large user base in US cities
- Detailed question-based matching
- Price not shown before registration
- Paid tiers unlock visibility rather than core function
Hinge
- Free tier allows real conversations
- Selfie verification
- Prompts reduce empty matches
- Daily like limits push you towards paying
- No published pricing