Hinge is a dating app with a different purpose than Tinder and it works very well for its target market. Today TechJunkie answers some common questions we’ve seen on this dating app, the most popular of which is about getting back to the swipe. If you want to learn more about the hinge or how it works, this page is for you!
Where Tinder is all about dating and dating, Hinge is more about building long-term relationships. You’re sure to find them on Tinder if you’re lucky, but most users are just there to connect. If you’re after something more serious, Hinge is right here.
How is the hinge different?
Tinder is a numbers game. Swipe right enough and you’re sure to find a match at some point. Even if you don’t take the person home to your mother, it’s just a relationship, so it doesn’t matter. Hinge is more about quality than quantity. With the free account you have limited scrolling and you can only see 10 profiles per day, so you have to be selective.
If you don’t slide in the hinge, what do you do?
You can find possible dates in the Explore window on a stack of familiar profile cards. You still select or ignore, but actively Like or dislike instead of scrolling. You can also comment on profile pictures, bios or other comments in a more social way. This helps prevent the first icebreaker moment when you find a match and need to make the first move.
When you’re in a profile, you’ll see two blue icons, an X and a heart. X to jump (equivalent to swiping left) and heart to Like (equivalent to swiping right).
Can you go back to an election in Hinge?
If you subscribe to Tinder Plus, you have the option to undo the swipe. While we’re not scrolling on Hinge, the term is now so common in dating apps that we use it here, even though it’s not technically a scroll.
To answer the question, there is no way to go back to an X (scroll) on the Hinge. However, unless you live in a place like New York or LA with thousands of users, after using the app for a while, the person you skipped will appear in your stack again. There’s no particular order or rotation, but I’ve seen the same profiles appear randomly even though I skipped it once.
What if you both like Hinge?
If you liked someone and they liked you too, you’ll see that person in the Like section of the app. You can then select the blue Match… button on the page to start a chat or respond to their opening.
You’ll see notifications every time someone comments or likes your profile, picture, or comment you’ve made. You then have the opportunity to respond and go from there. Social media rather than dating but it will still have the desired result.
Is Hinge free or does it have a subscription?
Like most other dating apps, Hinge has a free version and a premium version. The free version limits the filters you can use to narrow your search and offers only 10 likes per day. The premium version called Preferred offers extra filters for searches and unlimited likes. You also have access to Hinge Specialists, staff who can assist you with your resume, photo or whatever you need. I’ve never used Hinge Specialist so I don’t know how good they are.
Subscriptions cost $12.99 per month, $6.99 per month in quarterly bursts, or $4.99 in semi-annual payments. It’s not cheap, but it competes with other dating apps.
How many people use the hinge?
Exact numbers are not published, but Hinge said, ‘In our major markets, one out of every five friends uses Hinge. Our users can receive up to 20 leads per day.’ While not giving numbers, one-fifth is a pretty good rate if you live in a busy city. It’s likely to have much lower user numbers than Tinder but will still appeal to a diverse crowd.
Is the hinge for me?
It’s hard to say without knowing you. I would say Hinge is for more discerning people looking for something more meaningful than the usual Tinder crowd. Of course you put people who want a serious relationship on Tinder but they seem to be in the minority. The Hinge is built around the relationship and its whole premise is to get you to talk to someone and then completely remove them from the Hinge.
If you’re tired of bad dates, shadows, or hanging out, Hinge might be for you. It doesn’t have many of the features you’re used to on Tinder but what it does have is a higher caliber user who wants more than just another notch on the bedpost.
Hinge is a dating app with a different purpose than Tinder and it works very well for its target market. Today TechJunkie answers some common questions we’ve seen on this dating app, the most popular of which is about getting back to the swipe. If you want to learn more about the hinge or how it works, this page is for you!
Where Tinder is all about dating and dating, Hinge is more about building long-term relationships. You’re sure to find them on Tinder if you’re lucky, but most users are just there to connect. If you’re after something more serious, Hinge is right here.
How is the hinge different?
Tinder is a numbers game. Swipe right enough and you’re sure to find a match at some point. Even if you don’t take the person home to your mother, it’s just a relationship, so it doesn’t matter. Hinge is more about quality than quantity. With the free account you have limited scrolling and you can only see 10 profiles per day, so you have to be selective.
If you don’t slide in the hinge, what do you do?
You can find possible dates in the Explore window on a stack of familiar profile cards. You still select or ignore, but actively Like or dislike instead of scrolling. You can also comment on profile pictures, bios or other comments in a more social way. This helps prevent the first icebreaker moment when you find a match and need to make the first move.
When you’re in a profile, you’ll see two blue icons, an X and a heart. X to jump (equivalent to swiping left) and heart to Like (equivalent to swiping right).
Can you go back to an election in Hinge?
If you subscribe to Tinder Plus, you have the option to undo the swipe. While we’re not scrolling on Hinge, the term is now so common in dating apps that we use it here, even though it’s not technically a scroll.
To answer the question, there is no way to go back to an X (scroll) on the Hinge. However, unless you live in a place like New York or LA with thousands of users, after using the app for a while, the person you skipped will appear in your stack again. There’s no particular order or rotation, but I’ve seen the same profiles appear randomly even though I skipped it once.
What if you both like Hinge?
If you liked someone and they liked you too, you’ll see that person in the Like section of the app. You can then select the blue Match… button on the page to start a chat or respond to their opening.
You’ll see notifications every time someone comments or likes your profile, picture, or comment you’ve made. You then have the opportunity to respond and go from there. Social media rather than dating but it will still have the desired result.
Is Hinge free or does it have a subscription?
Like most other dating apps, Hinge has a free version and a premium version. The free version limits the filters you can use to narrow your search and offers only 10 likes per day. The premium version called Preferred offers extra filters for searches and unlimited likes. You also have access to Hinge Specialists, staff who can assist you with your resume, photo or whatever you need. I’ve never used Hinge Specialist so I don’t know how good they are.
Subscriptions cost $12.99 per month, $6.99 per month in quarterly bursts, or $4.99 in semi-annual payments. It’s not cheap, but it competes with other dating apps.
How many people use the hinge?
Exact numbers are not published, but Hinge said, ‘In our major markets, one out of every five friends uses Hinge. Our users can receive up to 20 leads per day.’ While not giving numbers, one-fifth is a pretty good rate if you live in a busy city. It’s likely to have much lower user numbers than Tinder but will still appeal to a diverse crowd.
Is the hinge for me?
It’s hard to say without knowing you. I would say Hinge is for more discerning people looking for something more meaningful than the usual Tinder crowd. Of course you put people who want a serious relationship on Tinder but they seem to be in the minority. The Hinge is built around the relationship and its whole premise is to get you to talk to someone and then completely remove them from the Hinge.
If you’re tired of bad dates, shadows, or hanging out, Hinge might be for you. It doesn’t have many of the features you’re used to on Tinder but what it does have is a higher caliber user who wants more than just another notch on the bedpost.
