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Dating App Subscription Prices Compared (2026)

How much do dating apps cost in 2026? Side-by-side U.S. tier pricing for Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Match, eHarmony, and OkCupid — with free messaging notes and last-verified dates.

Published 4 min readby Editorial Team

Major dating apps do not share one price list. Tiers, billing lengths, and even monthly rates can change by region, age band, device, and promotions. This page is a horizontal index of typical U.S. subscription costs as of June 2026, pulled from our pricing hub and cross-checked against each app's public App Store / official pages.

Confirm the exact number in your App Store or Google Play before you pay.


Master Price Comparison (June 2026)

AppCurrent public price signalDuration clarityFree messaging?
TinderApp Store visible Plus / Gold labels $9.99-$24.99 plus add-onsNot cleanly publicYes — mutual match only
BumbleApp Store visible Boost / Premium SKUs $2.99-$32.99Not cleanly publicYes — after match
HingeApp Store visible Hinge+ / Membership SKUs $14.99-$34.99Not cleanly publicYes — mutual match
OkCupidApp Store visible Premium SKUs $7.99-$59.99Not cleanly publicYes — with limits
Match.comApp Store shows $44.99 1-month Basic/Standard and $129.99 6-month BundleSome labels publicLimited / plan-dependent
eHarmonyApp Store visible Basic $59.99-$179.99 and PREMIUM light $179.99-$349.99Duration checkout requiredNo — paid to message

Free messaging? means you can chat with mutual matches without a subscription. It does not mean unlimited likes, visibility, or "see who liked you."

Full tables for 17 apps: Pricing hub → · Free tier matrix: Free hub →


Low public SKU labels / strong free tiers

OkCupid — The free tier includes messaging (with ads and caps). Paid Premium SKUs are visible in the App Store, but duration must be confirmed at checkout.

POF — Core messaging stays free. US App Store visible paid SKUs include a $19.99 1-week subscription and $29.99 1-month subscription.

HER — Free tier includes limited likes and match messaging; US App Store visible Gold / Platinum SKUs range from $14.99-$99.99 depending on offer.


Mid-range visible SKU labels (mainstream relationship apps)

Hinge — Free tier is usable; paid Hinge+ / HingeX-style SKUs are visible in the App Store, but checkout confirms duration and renewal terms.

Bumble — Boost and Premium SKUs are visible in the App Store, but duration and bundle terms vary by offer and storefront.

Tinder — Plus / Gold / Platinum pricing is dynamic; visible App Store SKU labels are only orientation, so confirm the in-app quote.

Badoo — Premium / Super Powers / Credits SKUs are low-cost on the App Store, but duration is not cleanly public. Free messaging with matches remains a key value point.


Premium positioning / checkout-confirmed plans

Match.com — App Store shows labeled $44.99 1-month Basic/Standard and $129.99 6-month Bundle SKUs; web checkout may differ.

eHarmony — App Store exposes SKU prices, not clean public durations; paid-only for conversation. Deep dive: How much does eHarmony cost?

EliteSingles — Official public pages do not expose a stable pre-login price table; messaging requires paid membership.

SilverSingles — Official public pages do not expose a stable pre-login price table; 50+ focused and paid-only to message.


Prices Change — Verify Before You Buy

  • Dynamic pricing: Tinder, Bumble, and others adjust list prices by account signals and region.
  • Platform fees: iOS subscriptions often cost more than the same plan on Android or web.
  • Promos: First-time subscriber discounts can cut 30–50% off — then renew at full price.

We classify pricing as Tier 1 in our methodology: official app stores and checkout pages. When a price shifts, we update pricing hub and lastVerified dates together.

FAQ

Is Tinder Gold worth the price?

Only if you burn through the free like cap daily and want the Likes You grid. For casual use, free or Plus is often enough.

What is the cheapest dating app for serious relationships?

Hinge free tier or OkCupid free tier for messaging without a subscription. For paid-only serious pools, compare Match vs eHarmony.

Do dating app prices differ on iPhone vs Android?

Often yes — especially on Bumble and Tinder. Always check both storefronts or the app's web checkout if available.

Which apps are completely free to message?

See our dedicated guide on which dating apps allow free messaging (2026) for a full comparison table.

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Editorial Team

Independent reviews of dating apps, checked against our pricing, free-tier, and safety source files.

Commercial relationships can support the site, but they do not set rankings. When prices, free limits, or safety claims are uncertain, we prefer the official checkout or help page over marketing copy.