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eharmony review
A compatibility-based dating service that matches people from a detailed quiz.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
- Value (35%)
- 6.8
eharmony is the most structured option here. You start with a Compatibility Quiz, and its matching system uses your answers to pick singles who fit, showing a matching score for each one. Profiles are built from prompts and must be at least 50% complete, which keeps out the empty profiles common on swipe apps, and a dedicated Trust and Safety team watches the platform. eharmony says it has helped more than 2 million couples, and the people it attracts tend to be serious about commitment. The trade-off is cost. The free Basic membership lets you take the quiz, build a profile, see matches and send likes, but swapping messages requires Premium. eharmony sells Premium in longer durations on purpose, arguing that short plans do not give enough time to get to know matches. The US App Store lists plans from $59.99, with Premium Light from $179.99, the highest prices on this list. It is rated 4.1 from about 50,000 App Store ratings.
Who it is for
Singles who want a long-term relationship and are willing to pay for full access.
Price
Free Basic membership; the US App Store lists eharmony plans from $59.99, with Premium Light from $179.99.
eHarmony Basic $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.
Key features
- Compatibility Quiz that drives the matching system
- Matching score shown for each match
- Profiles must be at least 50% complete
- Thoughtful prompts for detailed profiles
- Dedicated Trust and Safety team
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Says it has helped over 2 million couples
- Strength: Matching score makes compatibility clear
- Strength: Profiles must be at least half complete
- Weakness: Messaging needs a Premium membership
- Weakness: Highest listed prices on this list
- Weakness: Premium is sold in longer durations, not short trials
Key facts
- Free version: Yes, Basic membership
- Messaging: Premium only
- Lowest App Store price: $59.99
- Profile rule: At least 50% complete
- App Store rating: 4.1 from 50K ratings
Where it ranks
eharmony is No. 10 in our Best Dating Apps verdict.
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