DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
Tinder
In-depth review
Grindr
In-depth review
Tinder vs. Grindr
Tinder vs. Grindr
  • Easy swipe feature to like a profile or not
  • Millions of members to checkout
  • Members of LGBTQ+ are welcome to register
  • Connect to other apps like Spotify, Snapchat, etc
  • Lack of security when it comes to the authenticity of a profile
  • Limited profile information available
  • Swipe decisions are based on photos in just a matter of seconds, making Tinder a bit superficial
  • Highest user engagement out of all current dating apps
  • Complete functionality for free users
  • 228 million messages and 20 million photos sent everyday
  • Matches are only based on location
  • Live chat is exclusive for premium subscribers
New members at in July 2025 in comparison
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Member activity in July 2025 in comparison
This is how active members are compared to others
Members
Tinder vs. Grindr
Members
Tinder vs. Grindr
8,000,000 
Members
8,000,000 
active weekly
6,585,000 
Members
3,000,000 
active weekly
Free Features
Tinder vs. Grindr
Free Features
Tinder vs. Grindr
  • Tinder App Download
  • Unlimited Swipes
  • Upload up to 9 profile pictures and videos
  • Find members nearby
  • One Super Like per day
  • 1 Top Pick per day
  • Messaging your match
  • Basic search filters
  • Photo Verification
  • Profile creation
  • View up to 100 matches
  • Send and receive messages
  • Select 1 tribe
  • Basic Filters
  • Explore profiles
  • Create group chat
Premium Features
Tinder vs. Grindr
Premium Features
Tinder vs. Grindr
  • Incognito
  • Read Receipts
  • See members who like you
  • Boost your profile
  • Super Likes
  • Priority Likes
  • Passport Feature
  • Rewind your swipe
  • Control Your Profile
  • Control Who Sees You
  • Control Who You See
  • Hide Ads
  • Daily Top Picks
  • Message Before Matching
  • Ad-free experience
  • Push notifications
  • View up to 600 matches
  • Online-only view
  • Select 3 tribes
  • Unlimited Blocks and Favorites
  • Save and send chat phrases
Cost
Tinder vs. Grindr
Cost
Tinder vs. Grindr
Tinder Plus
  • 1 Month: 17.99 USD / Month
  • 6 Months: 9.00 USD / Month
  • 12 Months: 6.00 USD / Month
Tinder Gold
  • 1 Month: 26.99 USD / Month
  • 6 Months: 13.50 USD / Month
  • 12 Months: 9.00 USD / Month
Tinder Platinum
  • 1 Month: 35.99 USD / Month
  • 6 Months: 18.00 USD / Month
  • 12 Months: 11.25 USD / Month
Boosts
  • 1 Credit: 6.99 USD / Credit
  • 5 Credits: 6.30 USD / Credit
  • 10 Credits: 5.40 USD / Credit
Xtra
  • 1 Month
    ?
    Free 7-Day Trial
    : 13.00 USD / Month
  • 3 Months
    ?
    Save 28%
    : 9.40 USD / Month
  • 12 Months
    ?
    Save 60%
    : 5.20 USD / Month
Unlimited
  • 1 Month: 41.11 USD / Month
  • 3 Months
    ?
    Save 50%
    : 20.39 USD / Month
  • 12 Months
    ?
    Save 64%
    : 14.71 USD / Month
In-depth review
In-depth review
DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Dating Scout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Chris founded Dating Scout 16 years ago, and today he is one of the leading Online Dating Experts. He is the author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies" and the author of the Internet's largest online dating study analyzing 20 Million Profile Pictures with artificial intelligence. Chris Pleines holds a master degree in media science and appeared in numerous television interviews and publications to give expert advice as well as tips about online dating.