8 Best Dating Apps For Men

eharmony works well for men because their gender split is roughly 50/50, which means women aren't overwhelmed by men sending them messages and are therefore more likely to respond. The site uses an in-depth questionnaire to match its users together, which helps take the guesswork out of dating.

You'll have to pay to access eharmony, with prices ranging from $12/month to $60/month depending on your location and the plan you choose (six months, a year, or two years).

It's steep, but the price ensures that everyone on the site is dedicated to looking for a real, long-term relationship. Here's our full eHarmony review if you're curious.

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It's a particularly good option for men seeking women, as women begin to outnumber men as we age, so statistics are on your side. The site is easy to navigate and low on jargon and gimmicks. One review notes that matches are sent to you daily, so you don't even have to browse!

All the features that you need to actually connect with someone need to be paid for, but you can sign up for free first to have a look around and decide if you want to continue to a subscription. You pay a lump sum of $25 for 12 months, $35 for six months, or $45 for three months.

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"Men that prefer casual sex can identify as such on their profile so they don't have to feel shamed for wanting something no-strings-attached," says relationship coach Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, Ph.D. "My clients have found success on Feeld because they've found others who are sexually open and explorative."

Feeld is free to download, and you can message people who you've matched with without subscribing. For a three-month subscription (approximately $30), you can get enhanced features such as being able to see who's liked you or go incognito.

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It has more men than women, notes certified sex therapist Aliyah Moore, Ph.D., and its member base skews toward queer much more than the more "mainstream" apps like Tinder. The site allows you to choose from a long list of genders and is generally a place that is affirming of alternative sexualities and identities, such as polyamory. 

Whatever your identity is, OkCupid is based on answering tons of fun and thought-provoking questions that are then used to generate a compatibility score with other users. This helps to foster long-lasting bonds, as you can tell from the jump if someone's values align with yours. 

The free version works fine for all your needs, but you can upgrade for even better features for $35 on a month-to-month basis or $17/month if you sign up for six months.

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The easy "swipe" action makes it ridiculously simple to find what you're looking for, and most users are in the 20 to 35 age category. On Tinder, you can be verbose or straight to the point, find a wife or just a partner in crime for the next few weeks. Whatever you're looking for, if you're relatively young, you can probably find it on Tinder.

As a man, you will probably be expected to send the first message on Tinder, so brush up on something beyond "hey" and get swiping!

The free version of Tinder gives you access to everything you need to make matches and communicate, but you can pay to upgrade to their more premium features for between $10 and $40/month.

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Of course, people also meet their future husbands and best friends on Grindr, but ultimately the app promises dick pics galore and the opportunity to conjure up sex like ordering Postmates. On Grindr, there is no need to be coy. State your preferences up front, select the "tribe" you belong to if you so desire (otter, bear, twink, etc.), and get to it.

You can sign up for Grindr Xtra or Grindr Unlimited to unlock a host of features, but honestly, you don't really need to. Grindr boasts a 4.6/5 rating on the App Store, and one reviewer notes simply that "it gets the job done."

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Stir, therefore, gives you the opportunity to relax and focus on putting your best foot forward rather than worrying about how to reveal that you have children. The app is free to download, and a subscription will cost you $90 for 3 months.

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"It takes some of the cultural pressure off of being the 'man who needs to pursue the woman.' This is 2024, and a woman can do the initiating as easily as a man can," says Zrenchik. "It also will only match you with someone who you know is interested in return, which can take some of the initial risk of rejection out of play." 

Another Bumble feature is that matches are deleted if the first message isn't sent within 24 hours, so it's great for keeping time-wasting to a minimum. You'll know from the start if someone is interested or not.

You can pay to unlock more features on Bumble, but the free version does everything you need. Bumble currently boasts a 4.2/5 rating on the App Store, which is based on over a million reviews.