Relationships
And why both apps' premium features are worth it.
You scroll through profiles and swipe right or left, depending on whether you like what you see.
Despite their similarities, Tinder and Bumble have key differences that really set them apart.
If youre wonderingwhich app is best for you, dating experts share the pros and cons of each.
Dalesa Martinez, licensed marriage and family therapist, tells Bustle.
Licensed clinical psychologist,Dr.
Holly Schiff, Psy.D., agrees.
When comparing the two, its important to think about what kind of experience youre looking for.
If youre debating between Tinder and Bumble, here are some things you should know about each dating app.
Should I Use Tinder?
Its available in 190 countries and has been downloaded over 430 million times.
On the plus side, Tinder is user-friendly.
Then you could start swiping.
With Tinder, theres no restriction on who gets to make the first move once a match is made.
If youre shy or dont like to break the ice, this could be a good thing for you.
One con is that Tinder has a reputation for being more of a hookup app.
It is important to note that Tinder doesnt consider itself a hookup app.
In fact, Manyserious couples have found one another on Tinderlike Sarah, 25.
However, both Tinder and Bumble can be very straight-oriented.
Should I Use Bumble?
Bumblewas initially made for dating but has expanded to become a platform for making connections of any kind.
They have options to search for friends or career mentors.
According to a 2021 Bloomberg report,Bumble had over 42 million active monthly usersas of January 2021.
In same-sex or nonbinary matches, theres no restriction on who can message first.
Using the app is pretty simple.
They also have paid features and a premium subscription option to help you maximize the experience.
If youre someone who doesnt like messaging first, Bumble may not be for you.
For her, matches on Tinder felt a little shallow.
Sometimes its hard to think of agood intro messagethat isnt just, Hey.
Sources:
Dr. Dalesa Martinez, licensed marriage and family therapist
Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D., licensed clinical psychologist
