The League caters to ambitious professionals seeking an exclusive dating experience, while Hinge focuses on fostering meaningful connections with a broader user base. The choice depends on individual preferences, budget, and desired level of exclusivity.
| Attribute | The League | Hinge |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity/Selectivity of Membership | Known for its exclusive nature, targeting ambitious, career-driven individuals. Employs a rigorous screening process involving an application and a waitlist. Acceptance rate is around 20-30%, depending on the city. Factors like education, profession, social media presence, and diversity are considered. Referrals and paid memberships can expedite the process. | Aims to create meaningful connections, differentiating itself from apps known for casual encounters. Focuses on detailed profiles and prompts to encourage authentic interactions. |
| Matching Algorithm Accuracy | Considers geography, education, career, and app performance, matching users based on preferences and behavior. Prioritizes compatibility and learns from user behavior to improve matches over time. | Uses a combination of machine learning and an algorithm to suggest matches based on preferences and interactions. Employs collaborative filtering and the Gale-Shapley algorithm. The "Most Compatible" feature is designed to identify users you're likely to connect with. |
| User Demographics (Age, Education, Profession) | Designed for ambitious singles, targeting career-driven individuals. Over half of members attended top 40 colleges, around 30% have advanced degrees, and a quarter are in Executive or Director roles. The app has expanded its age requirement to include singles over 40. | Age: Average user age is around 25, with a significant portion between 25-34. Most users (90%) are between 23 and 36. Gender Ratio: Approximately 60.36% male and 39.64% female users. Education: 35% of Hinge users have a post-graduate degree. Relationship Goals: A large percentage of users, around 85% to 87%, are looking for serious relationships. |
| Profile Verification Process | Requires authentication, with LinkedIn as the preferred method to import education and profession automatically. Alternative methods include Doximity, edu email, or corporate email verification. | Offers a selfie verification process where users submit a video selfie to confirm their identity. The app uses a "Liveness Check" and 3D Face Authentication. Verified profiles get a badge. |
| Number of Daily/Weekly Active Users | Not available | Approximately 15 million daily users and 16 million monthly users. |
| Success Rate (Relationships/Marriages) | The League doesn't publish official success rates. However, anecdotal evidence suggests users who invest time and money in the app report positive experiences with higher quality matches and more meaningful conversations compared to other dating apps. | Nearly 35% of Hinge relationships turn into marriages. Men like about 1 in 3 profiles, with a match rate of 3%. Women like 1 in 16 profiles, with a match rate of 35%. Men average less than one match per day, while women average around 5. |
| Cost of Premium Membership | Ranges from $299.99 to $2,499.99 for one month, depending on the level. | Hinge+ (Preferred): Around $30 per month (less with longer subscriptions), offering unlimited likes, advanced filters, and the ability to see who likes you. HingeX: Around $50 per month, including Hinge+ features plus enhanced match recommendations and boosted visibility. |
| Unique Features | League Groups (interest-based), League Events (exclusive events), Video Chat (in-app), League Live (video speed dating every Sunday), Concierge Service (for premium members). | Hinge Prompts: Detailed profiles with engaging prompts to share interests and values. "We Met" Feature: Gathers feedback on dates to improve match quality. Roses: Roses double your chances of a date. |
| User Interface and Experience | Many users report a polished and user-friendly experience. | Focuses on a user experience that encourages meaningful connections over casual swiping. The interface includes inline cues and detailed profile options. Some users have found the initial sign-up process lengthy. |
| Privacy Settings and Data Security | Users can hide their profile from coworkers and LinkedIn connections. LinkedIn data outside of education and profession isn't shown. The app uses a top database provider and encrypts data. Offers smart blocking to prevent business connections, friends, and family from seeing your profile. | Has a privacy policy outlining data collection and usage. Users can download their data. The app implements a safety retention window post-account closure. |
| Customer Support Responsiveness | Users can report bugs or provide feedback via email. Concierge service may be available for premium members. | Users can submit requests via a support bot for assistance. |
| Geographic Reach | Available in most metropolitan cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Germany, France, and other large metropolitan regions in Europe, as well as many of the largest cities worldwide. | Used in various countries, with the majority of users in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and India. |