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HER vs Thursday

HER logo

HER

Dating

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating

Delete the apps, meet in real life

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; Thursday no pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HER and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where HER and Thursday differ
AttributeHERThursday
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20132021

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

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
  • Video Chat
  • Spotify

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.

HER

No use cases recorded yet. See the HER review.

Thursday

  • Event ticketing and ticket salesnot HER
  • Event management for recurring weekly or regular eventsnot 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

Thursday

  • No pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • Website only references event ticketing without specific cost details

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

Thursday

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

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 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 HER or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. HER 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, HER or Thursday?
HER starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does HER or Thursday run on more platforms?
HER runs on iOS, Android. Thursday runs on Web.
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 Thursday cannot?
HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Instagram, 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
Thursday: How much do Thursday event tickets cost?

Thursday.com does not publish pricing information on its website. The site only references that tickets are available for events but does not specify costs.

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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.

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Thursday: Is there pricing information available for Thursday services?

No pricing details are available on the Thursday website. Contact the event organizer or platform directly to inquire about specific event costs and ticket pricing.

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HER: What platforms does HER support?

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

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