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Hinge vs Thursday

Hinge logo

Hinge

Software

Designed to be deleted

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: Hinge pricing varies significantly by age and location, making costs unpredictable; 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: Hinge covers Profile Prompts, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hinge and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where Hinge and Thursday differ
AttributeHingeThursday
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20122021

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 Hinge

  • Profile Prompts
  • Like and Comment
  • Most Compatible
  • Video Prompts
  • Voice Prompts
  • Standouts
  • 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.

Hinge

No use cases recorded yet. See the Hinge review.

Thursday

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hinge

  • Pricing varies significantly by age and location, making costs unpredictable
  • Algorithm changes in 2026 added 'Vibe Check' feature that some users find intrusive
  • User base is smaller than Tinder or Bumble, limiting matches in smaller cities

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

Hinge

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 8 daily likes
    • 1 rose per week
    • Basic matches
  • Hinge+$16.99/month (varies by age)
    • Unlimited likes
    • See who liked you
    • Advanced preferences
  • HingeX$49.99/month
    • All Hinge+ features
    • Priority likes
    • Skip the line

Thursday

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Hinge if

  • You need profile prompts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want like and comment.
Hinge 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 Hinge or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. Hinge 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, Hinge or Thursday?
Hinge starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does Hinge or Thursday run on more platforms?
Hinge runs on iOS, Android, Web. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use Hinge for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Hinge do that Thursday cannot?
Hinge covers Profile Prompts, Like and Comment, Most Compatible, Video Prompts. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Instagram, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hinge: Is Hinge free to use?

Hinge offers a free tier with 8 daily likes and one rose per week. Premium tiers (Hinge+) start at $16-$32 per month depending on commitment length, with HingeX at $49.99 per month.

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Hinge: What does 'designed to be deleted' mean?

Hinge positions itself as focused on helping users find meaningful relationships and delete the app once they're in one, emphasizing quality matches over quantity of swipes.

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Hinge: How does Hinge match people differently than other apps?

Hinge uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm to predict mutual compatibility based on preferences and engagement patterns, not just one-sided attraction like pure swiping apps.

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Hinge: Can women message first on Hinge like on Bumble?

Yes, but Hinge's model is different: anyone can like with a comment on specific photos or prompts, and there's no time limit like Bumble's 24-hour requirement. This gives Hinge more flexible messaging initiation.

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Hinge: Does Hinge have a location limit?

Hinge shows matches within your preferred radius. The app adjusts matches based on location preferences you set during onboarding.

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