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HER review

A dating and community app for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans and gender nonconforming people.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.0
Ease of use (25%)
8.6
Value (35%)
8.6

HER is built by and for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans and gender nonconforming people, and it says more than 14 million people have joined. It combines dating with community: besides matching and chatting with people nearby or anywhere in the world, you can join as many of its 30-plus communities as you like to meet people who share interests or values. Profiles support pronouns, pride pins, gender identities and fun facts. HER says all of its core features are free. Premium adds Incognito mode, so nobody sees you unless you like them first, extra search filters, an Online now view for real-time hellos and an ad-free experience. Its App Store listing states that HER Premium starts at $14.99 a month, while noting that prices vary by region, plan length and promotions. As with several apps here, the current subscription cannot be cancelled during the active period. HER is an App Store Editors' Choice and holds a 4.4 rating from about 66,000 ratings.

Who it is for

Queer women and nonbinary people who want dating and community in one app.

Price

Free core features; HER Premium starts at $14.99 a month according to its US App Store listing.

Current HER Premium subscription prices start at $14.99 USD/month.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

  • Match and chat with people nearby or worldwide
  • 30+ communities for shared interests and values
  • Pronouns, pride pins and gender identities on profiles
  • Incognito mode and Online now on Premium
  • Ad-free experience on Premium

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: All core features are free
  • Strength: Published starting price in USD
  • Strength: Community spaces beyond one-to-one dating
  • Weakness: Pricing varies by region and promotions
  • Weakness: Current subscription cannot be cancelled mid-period
  • Weakness: Smaller pool than general apps in many areas

Key facts

  • Free version: Yes, all core features
  • Premium: From $14.99 a month
  • Community size: 14 million+ members
  • Communities: 30+
  • App Store rating: 4.4 from 66K ratings

Where it ranks

HER is No. 5 in our Best Dating Apps verdict.

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