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Happn vs Shapr

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Happn

Software

Find the people you've crossed paths with

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shapr

Software

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Happn high volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts; Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
  • They diverge on capability: Happn covers Crossed Paths, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Happn and Shapr actually diverge.

Attributes where Happn and Shapr differ
AttributeHappnShapr
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20142015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), 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 Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

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

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

Pricing, plan by plan

Happn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Happn review.

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

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 Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Questions people ask

Is Happn or Shapr better?
Neither clearly leads. Happn starts at Free and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Happn or Shapr?
Happn starts at Free and Shapr at Free.
Does Happn or Shapr run on more platforms?
Happn runs on iOS, Android. Shapr runs on 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 Shapr cannot?
Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Both handle Ios support, Android 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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