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Happn vs eHarmony

Happn logo

Happn

Software

Find the people you've crossed paths with

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Software

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Happn high volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts; eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • They diverge on capability: Happn covers Crossed Paths, eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Happn and eHarmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Happn and eHarmony differ
AttributeHappneHarmony
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142000

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 Happn

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

Only in eHarmony

  • 32 Dimensions Compatibility
  • Guided Communication
  • Video Date
  • RelyID Verification
  • Compatibility Quiz
  • Match Preferences

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Happn

No use cases recorded yet. See the Happn review.

eHarmony

  • Single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnairenot Happn
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot Happn
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot Happn

Where each one falls short

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

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

eHarmony

  • Premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • Basic free tier severely limited: cannot view all photos or access complete Personality Profile
  • Service limited to specific regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia); not globally available
  • Compatibility matching algorithm locked behind Premium tier; Basic tier cannot use advanced search filters

Pricing, plan by plan

Happn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Happn review.

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Happn if

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

Choose eHarmony if

  • You need 32 dimensions compatibility.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided communication.
eHarmony review

Questions people ask

Is Happn or eHarmony better?
Neither clearly leads. Happn starts at Free and eHarmony at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Happn or eHarmony?
Happn starts at Free and eHarmony at Free.
Does Happn or eHarmony run on more platforms?
Happn runs on iOS, Android. eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Happn for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Happn do that eHarmony cannot?
Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. 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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