Dating: Choosing The Right App For You

So you’ve come around to the idea of online dating. That’s great news — congrats!

There are plenty of dating apps out there, but four of them are the easiest to use and boast plenty of prospective matches.

Let’s dive into the Big Four.

1. TINDER

How much of someone’s profile can you see without scrolling? First photo, age, and beginning of bio.

Number of photos: 9

Photo format: Vertical photos are best. If you add square or horizontal photos, Tinder will crop them so they’re vertical.

Maximum number of characters for bio: 500

Any question prompts to answer in addition to bio? No.

Bio style: Make these 500 characters count! Name a few quick preferences or fun facts, and make sure someone who matches with you has enough to go on to start a conversation.

Swiping or no swiping? Swiping.

How does matching work? If you both swipe right, you’ll match! You can’t see who has already swiped right on you in the free version, but if you upgrade to Tinder Gold you’ll be able to see a full list of everyone who has already liked your profile.

How does messaging work?Once you’ve matched, either you or your...