Love shouldn't come with hidden fees and impossible cancellation policies. I analyze the fine print so you know what you're swiping into.
| App | Fairness Score | Refund Policy | Auto-Renewal | Ban Appeal | Top Gotchas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🔥
Tinder
|
42 C- | No refunds | Auto-on, hard to cancel | None | No refunds ever Shadow bans Algorithm hiding | Full Review → |
|
🐝
Bumble
|
52 C | 14-day (limited) | Auto-on, in-app cancel | Email only | Partial refunds only Data sharing | Full Review → |
|
💬
Hinge
Best in Category
|
65 B- | No refunds | Auto-on, in-app cancel | None | Match Group ToS Lifetime bans | Full Review → |
|
❤
Match.com
Lowest in Category
|
32 D | 3-day only (varies) | 6-month default! | Limited | 6-month auto-renew Cancel fees Fake profile liability | Full Review → |
All major dating apps make it nearly impossible to get refunds, even for unused subscription time. This is worse than most other subscription industries.
Most apps can permanently ban you with no explanation and no appeal process. You lose any remaining subscription time with no recourse.
Apps can reduce your visibility without telling you. You keep paying while getting virtually no matches. There's no way to know if you're affected.
Tinder, Hinge, Match, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish all share the same parent company and similar restrictive terms.
If a dating app took your money or banned you without cause, you may have legal options. California and several states have strong consumer protection laws.
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