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Match review
A long-running dating service with search filters, verified profiles and singles events.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.9
- Value (35%)
- 7.2
Match has run for more than 25 years and pitches itself at singles who know what they want and are looking for a real relationship. It is search-led rather than swipe-led: you set customized filters for your goals and browse singles who fit. Safety comes from verified profiles and checks on every account, and conversation starters help break the ice. Match also runs local singles events, both online and in person, and offers tips from its dating experts. The free version is more generous than it used to be: you can create a profile, upload photos, get daily match suggestions, chat with recommended matches and join events. Premium adds unlimited profiles, advanced filters, the ability to reconnect with people you passed on and profile boosts. Price is the weak spot. The US App Store lists 1 Month Basic at $44.99, the highest monthly price on this list, while the 6 Month Bundle at $129.99 works out far cheaper per month. Its App Store rating is 3.9 from about 245,000 ratings.
Who it is for
Older singles who want a relationship and like search filters and in-person events.
Price
Free to start; the US App Store lists 1 Month Basic at $44.99 and a 6 Month Bundle at $129.99.
1 Month Basic $44.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.
Key features
- Customized search filters for relationship goals
- Verified profiles and profile checks
- Conversation starters and prompts
- Local events, online and in person
- Expert dating tips and profile advice
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Free plan includes chatting with recommended matches
- Strength: Singles events online and in person
- Strength: Long-term plans cost much less per month
- Weakness: Highest one-month price among the apps here
- Weakness: 3.9 App Store rating, the lowest on this list
- Weakness: Unlimited profiles and advanced filters need Premium
Key facts
- Free version: Yes
- 1-month price: $44.99 (1 Month Basic)
- 6-month bundle: $129.99
- Events: Online and in person
- App Store rating: 3.9 from 245K ratings
Where it ranks
Match is No. 9 in our Best Dating Apps verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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