Mainstream
Swipe app with some of the strongest safety tools.
Bumble is a large swipe app with more safety features than most, including optional ID verification. Women no longer have to message first, but Opening Moves keeps first chats low-pressure.
| Best for | Women who want more control over who contacts them |
|---|---|
| One month | About $39.99 |
| Lowest price | From about $9/mo · Prices vary by plan, age and location; lowest is Boost on 6 months. |
| Free version | Swipe, match, message, and make voice and video calls. Basic filters and Opening Moves are free. |
| App | iPhone and Android |
| Owner | Bumble Inc. |
| Founded | 2014 |
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From about $9/mo. You can start free.
The prompt-based app "designed to be deleted."
Best for Daters in their 20s and 30s who want a relationship, not endless swiping
The biggest swipe app, for everything from casual to serious.
Best for Younger daters who want the largest pool
Dating and community for queer women and non-binary people.
Best for Lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people
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Bumble costs about $39.99 for one month, or from about $9/mo on a longer plan. Prices vary by plan, age and location; lowest is Boost on 6 months. Prices were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm at checkout.
Swipe, match, message, and make voice and video calls. Basic filters and Opening Moves are free. The free version is enough to meet people.
Bumble's safety features include: Photo verification; Government ID verification with a badge; Automatic blurring of unwanted explicit photos; AI detection of fake profiles; Share your date details with a friend. It scores 9.0 out of 10 for safety and privacy in our ratings.
Women who want more control over who contacts them. The pick if safety matters most to you on a mainstream app.