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HER vs Salams

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HER

Dating & Social

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Salams

Dating & Social

Modern Muslim dating

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns; Salams mobile app only; no web-based version available for desktop users
  • They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, Salams covers Islamic Values Focus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HER and Salams actually diverge.

Attributes where HER and Salams differ
AttributeHERSalams
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20132019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating & Social).

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 HER

  • Profile Matching
  • Communities
  • Events
  • Feed
  • Filter by Sexuality
  • Instagram
  • Spotify

Only in Salams

  • Islamic Values Focus
  • Personality Questions
  • Photo Verification
  • Profile Prompts
  • Compatibility Score

Both cover

  • Video Chat
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

HER

No use cases recorded yet. See the HER review.

Salams

  • Dating and matchmaking for Muslims seeking romantic partnersnot HER
  • Social networking and friendship connections for Muslim communities globallynot HER

Where each one falls short

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

HER

  • Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
  • No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
  • Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
  • Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
  • Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid

Salams

  • Mobile app only; no web-based version available for desktop users

Pricing, plan by plan

HER

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Liking and matching
    • Messaging
    • Communities
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • See who is online in real-time
    • Additional search filters

Salams

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Matching
    • Messaging
    • Profile
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Likes
    • See Who Liked You
    • Advanced Filters

Which should you pick?

Choose HER if

  • You need profile matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want communities.
HER review

Choose Salams if

  • You need islamic values focus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want personality questions.
Salams review

Questions people ask

Is HER or Salams better?
Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and Salams at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HER or Salams?
HER starts at Free and Salams at Free.
Does HER or Salams run on more platforms?
Both run on iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use HER for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can HER do that Salams cannot?
HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Salams covers Islamic Values Focus, Personality Questions, Photo Verification, Profile Prompts. Both handle Video Chat, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HER: Are all HER features free to use?

Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.

Source
HER: What communities does HER offer?

HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.

Source
HER: What platforms does HER support?

HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).

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