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EliteSingles vs Happn

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EliteSingles

Software

Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles

From
$31.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Happn logo

Happn

Software

Find the people you've crossed paths with

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Happn has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Happn covers Crossed Paths.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EliteSingles and Happn actually diverge.

Attributes where EliteSingles and Happn differ
AttributeEliteSinglesHappn
Starting price$31.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20082014

Identical on both: 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 EliteSingles

  • Personality Assessment
  • Smart Matching
  • Daily Matches
  • Profile Verification
  • Have You Met
  • Wildcard Matches

Only in Happn

  • Crossed Paths
  • FlashNote
  • CrushTime
  • Video Call
  • Invisible Mode
  • Audio Messages
  • Spotify
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Where each one falls short

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

EliteSingles

Nothing recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Happn

  • High volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • Poor match quality and low likelihood of resulting in actual dates
  • Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
  • Security concerns with location-based technology revealing user movement patterns
  • Subscription and billing issues with poor customer service response

Pricing, plan by plan

EliteSingles

$31.95/month
  • Premium Light$44.95/month
    • Unlimited Messaging
    • See All Photos
    • View Visitors
  • Premium Classic$31.95/month
    • All Light Features
    • Read Receipts

Happn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Happn review.

Which should you pick?

Choose EliteSingles if

  • You need personality assessment.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want smart matching.
EliteSingles review

Choose Happn if

  • You need crossed paths.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want flashnote.
Happn review

Questions people ask

Is EliteSingles or Happn better?
Neither clearly leads. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month and Happn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EliteSingles or Happn?
Happn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $31.95/month for EliteSingles and Free for Happn.
Does EliteSingles or Happn run on more platforms?
EliteSingles runs on Ios, Android, Web. Happn runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Happn for free?
Yes. Happn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
What can EliteSingles do that Happn cannot?
EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification. Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Happn: Is Happn free to use?

Yes, Happn is free to download and use. Premium membership is optional and unlocks features like seeing who has liked your profile and sending FlashNotes to people you haven't matched with.

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Happn: How does Happn's location matching work?

Happn shows you profiles of people you have crossed paths with in real life. The app uses GPS to detect when two users are near each other and displays their profiles when this happens. Your exact location remains hidden to other users.

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Happn: What is the cost of Happn Premium?

Happn Premium pricing varies by region. In the US, a one-month subscription costs approximately $29.99, while in Europe it ranges from €34.99 for one month to €94.99 for a 12-month subscription.

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Happn: What premium features does Happn offer?

Happn Premium allows you to see who has liked your profile, send up to 10 FlashNotes per day to people you haven't matched with, make audio and video calls within the app, and access other advanced features.

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