Smartphones have made life easier. You can shop online, connect with friends and family online, and over the past few years, also find love and friendships online. Of course, this boost in life online has led to the development of many dating and social networking applications. But, using a multitude of applications can be overwhelming. To make life simpler, here are some of the best and most popular dating apps you can use.

Tinder

Tinder is one of the best and longest-running dating apps in the world. It has a swipe-and-scroll approach to help you find the best match. This means you end up focusing more on appearances, though. If you like the individual on the screen, you simply swipe right. If not, you can swipe left. The app allows you to find individuals around your area. You could set the distance and find someone in your locality or from far away. Tinder also offers tons of premium features. You can give unlimited likes and have unlimited rewinds. They also have an in-app video call feature, which makes it safe to converse without sharing personal information. The dating application is available on both iOS and Android.

Bumble

Bumble is another top-tier dating site. The application works on both iOS and Android and is easy to use. The best part about this application is that it focuses on building relationships. These relationships could be friendships, companionship, or even romantic connections. Moreover, women get to make the first move after two people have matched on the platform. You have 24 hours to reply to a particular match after the first message has been sent. If you do not, the match is lost forever. Bumble also offers individuals the chance to build professional and business relationships. You can now video call your connections and even play trivia games on call. Bumble offers a premium membership with Bumble Boost that makes it easier and faster to make connections and meet new people.

Hinge

If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, you may have heard the name Hinge. Hinge is a popular dating app that rose to popularity in the year 2019. Since then, it has become the go-to stop for those looking for relationships and friendships. But, what makes this application stand out from the rest? For starters, Hinge does all the work when it comes to breaking the ice with new connections. You read that right. As a matter of fact, when you create a new profile, Hinge will automatically create new and interesting prompts based on your interests and fun facts. On the downside, Hinge does have a limited swipe policy. While to some, this may seem demotivating, others see it as a chance to swipe only if you really do like something. This pushes you to view each profile and not just swipe by looking at appearances. You could get unlimited swipes by upgrading your profile to a premium plan.

Grindr 

Grindr was launched in 2009 and is the perfect social networking application for members of the LGBTQ+ community. The application mainly focuses on providing a picture and a simple biography. But, what makes this stand out from the other application is the fact that you can favorite people you are interested in. The application is also best in terms of finding suitable matches based on your location.

Lex 

If you’re looking for something a little fancier when it comes to dating applications, you may want to check out Lex. The application has a text-based format that is something similar to the personal advertisements in old newspapers. You essentially have to post an ad about who you are and what you are looking for. However, unlike other apps, Lex is not photo-heavy. It instead pushes its users to connect in other ways. It is one of the best LGBTQ+ social networking and dating apps and allows users to foster any type of connection that they seek.