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Why dump the swipe and choose Tingle?

Singles, couples and single parents use Tinder, Badoo, Bumble, Hinge, Match, POF, OkCupid and many more — and plenty of them come away disappointed. Here is what Tingle does differently, and why.

The problem with swiping

Most dating apps ask you to judge someone left or right in a second, based on how they look or how far away they live. Popular profiles get pushed further, everyone else gets buried, and fake accounts fill the gaps. That isn't a fair way to meet people, and it isn't how real attraction works.

Matching on what's underneath

Tingle starts with your unconscious mind. Instead of a photo grid, you choose a set of abstract images based on what draws you in. People are then matched on their psychological needs and desires — the things that actually decide whether a connection lasts.

You can try the same idea on this site: the free Deck Reader lets you draw three cards and read what they say about the way you connect.

Three is the magic number

Meeting someone you can trust takes time, so Tingle asks you to focus on three people rather than hundreds. Select your three cards to see your matches, pick three people from the list, and talk to all three at once. If one doesn't click, remove them and add someone new to your dating basket.

See who likes you — on the free plan

Whether you're on Free or Pro, you can see everyone who likes you and browse them freely, instead of guessing.

Second chances

Disliked someone too quickly? Tingle lets you find people you rejected, reconnect, and start fresh.

Date in two countries at once

Tingle travels with you. Add a second preferred country — say London and Sweden — and chat with people near and far at the same time. The Passport is free on every plan, to any destination.

For whatever you're looking for

Friendship, something casual, a long relationship, marriage, a companion for coffee or a party. Tingle is for singles, single parents, couples and more.

Sell your art

Tingle is also a place to earn. Members can sell digital art and photographs from a private gallery shown to their connections, or list work in the public gallery for every member to view and buy.

Try Tingle

Draw your three cards free on this site with the Deck Reader, or download the app.