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Bumble vs Thursday

Bumble logo

Bumble

Software

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Software

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bumble women-only first messaging rule in dating mode limits spontaneous connections initiated by men; Thursday thursday's own App Store listing is now published as 'Thursday Events' by Honeypot Dating Ltd, pivoting the app's stated purpose to city-specific event listings and ticketing rather than the original matching/waitlist dating app, per the developer's own description.
  • They diverge on capability: Bumble covers Women Message First, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bumble and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where Bumble and Thursday differ
AttributeBumbleThursday
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20142021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bumble

  • Women Message First
  • Photo Verification
  • Video Chat
  • BFF Mode
  • Bizz Mode
  • SuperSwipe
  • Spotify
  • Web support

Only in Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bumble

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bumble review.

Thursday

  • Weekly recurring social events for single individualsnot Bumble
  • Event ticketing and attendance managementnot Bumble

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bumble

  • Women-only first messaging rule in dating mode limits spontaneous connections initiated by men
  • 24-hour message window expiration creates pressure and causes matches to expire if women don't initiate contact
  • Dynamic pricing varies by age, gender, and location making subscription costs unpredictable
  • UI glitches reported including occasional app crashes and notification failures

Thursday

  • Thursday's own App Store listing is now published as 'Thursday Events' by Honeypot Dating Ltd, pivoting the app's stated purpose to city-specific event listings and ticketing rather than the original matching/waitlist dating app, per the developer's own description.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bumble

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Bumble review.

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

Which should you pick?

Choose Bumble if

  • You need women message first.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want photo verification.
Bumble review

Choose Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is Bumble or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. Bumble starts at Free and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bumble or Thursday?
Bumble starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does Bumble or Thursday run on more platforms?
Bumble runs on iOS, Android, Web. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use Bumble for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Bumble do that Thursday cannot?
Bumble covers Women Message First, Photo Verification, Video Chat, BFF Mode. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Instagram, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bumble: Do men have to wait for women to message on Bumble?

Yes. In Bumble's dating mode, only women can initiate conversations after a match. Men can only send a message once a woman messages first, and women have 24 hours to initiate contact or the match expires.

Source
Bumble: Can you make video calls on Bumble before matching?

No. Video and voice calls are only available after both users have matched. The call icons appear in the top-right corner of your chat window only after a mutual match is established.

Source
Bumble: What is the difference between Bumble Boost and Premium plans?

Bumble Boost includes unlimited likes and five SuperSwipes per week. Premium adds the ability to see who liked you and use advanced filters. Premium+ includes all previous features plus additional perks like Re-matching and Spotlight boost.

Source
Bumble: Is Bumble free to use?

Yes. Bumble offers a free tier with limited features including swiping, basic matching, and messaging. Premium subscriptions unlock features like seeing who liked you, unlimited likes, and advanced filtering options.

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