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Looking for the perfect dating app?

These apps let you customize your match preferences and the dates you go on.

Youre in control of who and how you meet.

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Here are the top six dating apps that give you the freedom you need.

Use the BFF to search for new friends and the Bizz mode forcareer-related networking.

In Date mode, women must make the first move in hetero matches.

A screenshot of the Bumble dating app and the Bumble Bizz feature that allows you to toggle from dating mode to career networking mode.

Otherwise, the match expires.

Bumble users can also access premium features through Bumble Boost or Bumble Premium.

Boost provides unlimited swipes, five Super Swipes per week, and the option to undo swipes.

A screenshot of Communities feature on the HER app. HER app users can choose to be a part of three communities to get news and status updates from other HER app users about their favorite topics. On this screen, two communities are shown: News and Entertainment and Artists, Musicians and Creators.

Premium has lots of additional options, including unlimited advanced filters, and Travel and Incognito Mode.

Ability to hide certain questionnaire answers.

You must have six profile photos.

A screenshot of the Happn dating app’s I’m free to.. feature. Here, you can announce to local Happn users what activity you’d like to do, like go to the movies.

Hinge is a minimalist app.

The main focus is on your photos and responses, forcing you to put thoughtful effort into your profile.

Hinge is free to download, with Hinge+ available for premium features.

A screenshot of Chats feature on the Coffee Meets Bagel app. You can only chat with your Bagels once you have both liked each other.

Features such as changing your location require a subscription to the premium service.

HER is an inclusive dating app for queer women.

It is not only a dating app for lesbians.

HER includes those who identify as lesbians and other LGBTQ individuals who identify as female or non-binary.

you’re able to also see local queer events.

It can take a while to load your timeline of fellow Happn users you crossed paths with.

The app is free to download.

The app requires you to authenticate your profile with Facebook to find matches for you.

Coffee Meets Bagel, in comparison, is simpler.

In same-gender matches, everyone gets a few curated matches to browse.

Coffee Meets Bagel is free to download and use.

There are premium features that can be accessed with a CMB Premium subscription.

Best for Social (Media) Butterflies: Badoo

Add videos to your profile.

Badoo is a global dating app with millions of users.

Badoo is free to download and use.

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