Happn is an online dating app released in February 2014 by Paris natives Didier Rappaport, Fabien Cohen and and Antony Cohen. The mobile app has a huge focus on proximity, showing only matches from people they've encountered or passed by in real life. Although apps like Tinder have always given you the option to find matches that are kilometers away from you, Happn takes it a step further with a 250-mile radius.
The registration process is very quick and easy. This is good news for people with Facebook account, as you only need to link it to Happn to create an account. The app imports all important information from your Facebook profile so you don't need to fill out a registration form. Currently, there is no other way to create a Happn account, which may turn off users who don't want to expose their Facebook accounts.
Because the idea of showing only matches that were in close proximity to where you are can turn into a privacy nightmare quickly, Happn implemented a reciprocity function, meaning you can't freely message any user you see on the match results page. You can send them a "Hi!" to notify them that you're interested in them, and if they like you back, they can reciprocate with a "Hi!" of their own to create a "Crush". Overall, two members can only start conversing if the interest is mutual.
Sending a "Hi!" costs 1 coin and all new accounts are gifted 10 coins for free. Once those coins run out, you need to purchase more, which means that technically, the chat function isn't free.
In terms of profile information, the app doesn't give out a lot. The app only takes the most basic information from your FB profile, such as your age, name, profile picture and gender. Fields that you can add and edit inside the app itself include: occupation, education and biography. You can change the contents of your biography anytime you want. To change other pieces of information on the app, you need to change them on Facebook first.
Because the app's concept may pose problems with privacy and safety, they have special features that not only increase their users' security, but enjoyment of the app as well.
Voice Messages
Aside from the app's text chat function, users can send and receive voice messages. Allowing someone to hear your voice helps a lot in gaining their trust.
Send Spotify Songs
If you don't know how to express yourself through words, you can do so through songs. The app allows users to send their favorite tracks or playlists to other users via the Spotify service.
See You There
Aside from finding users who you've encountered in real life in the past, you can also find more matches through future activities. Through the app, you can give a shoutout to other users of what you'll be doing in the next six hours, whether it's watching a movie or hanging out at a local cafe, and other members can reply if they want to join you.
CrushTime
CrushTime is an in-app game where you can score an instant crush if you make correct guesses. Happn shows you 4 member profiles from users who you've crossed paths with recently. One of those member profiles like you and you have to guess who it is. If you guess correctly, then it's an instant Crush and you can instantly send messages to that user.
| Duration / Credits / Coins | Costs per month | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Happn Essential Membership | ||
| Happn Credits | ||
Happn has an in-app currency called Happn Credits. 1 credit is used up each time you use the "Say Hi" function. You can also use credits for more tries in CrushTime.
On the other hand, Happn Essential is a premium membership subscription. With this, users get the following unique perks:
The app seems like an answered prayer for people who've seen someone interesting on the bus, in the train or at a restaurant, but were too shy to say hello. However, don't get your hopes up because chances are, you still won't find them here on this app. Happn works wonderfully in heavily populated areas, but if you're from the suburbs, you'll be lucky if you get a couple of matches. All in all, the concept is wonderful, but it is hindered by the app's low user numbers. The app is still young and hopefully it will gain more members in the years to come - only then will its concept become more viable.
If you can't find matches because of Happn's proximity limits, check out our Dating Apps under the radar category for other options.
Happen was founded by Didier Rappaport, Fabien Cohen and and Antony Cohen.
You can download the Happn app through Google Play and the Apple Store.
No, Happn only imports certain information from your Facebook profile, but will never post to your timeline without your permission.
Currently, the only way to sign-in to Happn is through your Facebook account.
If you're not getting any matches, it doesn't necessarily mean that something's wrong with the app. If you live in the suburbs, there may not be any matches available to you.
Happn still runs in the background even if you're not using the app. As long as your phone's location services and GPS are active, it will record matches for users who you've encountered with throughout your day.
Aside from the "Say Hi" feature, the only way to reach out to other members is to successfully pick the correct user on CrushTime. If you choose the user who likes you from a pool of 4 Happn members, you can immediately start messaging them without using up Happn credits.
Happn is free to download and install; however, you will need credits to reach out to other users, and credits cost $2.99 per 10 pieces.
This is Happn's in-app currency. You can use Happn credits to say Hi to other members, or to get more lives in CrushTime.
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| Company: | HAPPN |
| E-Mail: | support@happn.com |
| Adress: | 8 Rue du Sentier, 75002, Paris |
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