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Dating sites compared, for people who want a serious relationship
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We compare publicly available information about dating services and explain how to judge them: what the ratings mean and what to check on pricing, verification and safety, so you can choose on your own terms. We do not promise matches or outcomes.
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These are ratings reported by the Apple App Store in the US, collected on 2026-08-27. They show what app users rated, not how Dating Forge rates a service. This is not a ranking and not an endorsement. Disclosure
| Service | App Store rating (US) | Ratings counted | Collected on | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble | 4.3 / 5 | 1.8M | Official site of Bumble (opens in a new tab) | |
| eharmony | 4.1 / 5 | 48K | Official site of eharmony (opens in a new tab) | |
| Hinge | 4.4 / 5 | 1.1M | Official site of Hinge (opens in a new tab) | |
| Match | 3.9 / 5 | 230K | Official site of Match (opens in a new tab) | |
| Tinder | 4.2 / 5 | 1.7M | Official site of Tinder (opens in a new tab) |
Services are listed alphabetically.
How to choose a dating site when you want something lasting
A dating site can make it easier to meet people, but it cannot decide what you are looking for. Before comparing services, write down what "serious" means to you: living in the same city or not, whether children matter, how much time you can give to conversations. Everything on this page is built around questions that follow from those answers.
The table above shows only what we can verify today: ratings and rating counts reported by the Apple App Store, with the date they were collected. We do not show prices, "best for" labels or scores of our own, because we have not published them.
If you are new to online dating, start with the guides below, or open the questions in the FAQ. Each question has its own link that you can share.
Frequently asked questions
What does the comparison table show?
Today the table lists ratings reported by the Apple App Store in the US, the number of ratings behind them and the date we collected them. It is a starting point, not a ranking or an endorsement, and it says nothing about pricing, verification or safety.
Can a dating site guarantee a serious relationship?
No. No service can promise that. A site can offer tools such as filters, verification and messaging, but outcomes depend on you and the people you meet. We look at tools, not results.
How can I tell whether a dating site is safe?
Look for clear terms and a privacy policy, a way to report users and account verification options. Be cautious if someone asks for money or quickly moves the chat to another app. Our guide explains common patterns: Online Dating Scam Awareness.
Are dating sites free or paid?
Many are free to join and charge for extra features or messaging; some are subscription-only. Before you pay, check what is free, how renewal works and how to cancel.
What should I check about privacy before joining?
Review which details are public on your profile, your location settings and what the service says about sharing data. See our privacy checklist.
How do I start a conversation?
Refer to a detail in the other person's profile and ask one open question. More ideas: First-message tips.
Are the links on this page affiliate links?
No. The links in the comparison table go to each service's official website. If commercial links are added in the future, they will be labelled "sponsored".
Dating guides
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How we review
A full description of our review process has not been published yet. Until it is, this is what this page does and does not do.
What the table shows
Ratings and rating counts reported by the Apple App Store in the US, with the date they were collected. Nothing else.
What it does not show
We have not published Dating Forge scores, rankings, prices or safety verdicts for any service.
Links
Links in the table lead to each service's official website. Commercial links, if we add any, will be labelled "sponsored".
Disclosure
This page contains no affiliate links: the links in the comparison table go to each service's official website. If that changes, commercial links will be labelled "sponsored" and this disclosure will be updated.