Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For some, it’s a season of romance. But for others who are single, it can get pretty isolating to see couples being lovey-dovey everywhere. We understand that feeling, so here are 10 dating apps with the best potential in helping you find love, or even just simple companionship, in time for Valentine’s Day.
See your match percentage with potential dates.
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For those who are a little more analytical when it comes to love, check out OkCupid, a free dating app that matches you to partners based on compatibility ratings. The software requires you to choose your “intention” up front to avoid being disappointed by different relationship expectations.
To be matched to highly compatible individuals, there’s a standard list of 15 personality questions you’ll have to answer. Don’t worry, they’re pretty entertaining and the simple format of ticking boxes makes completing the quiz a breeze.
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Most of these questions calculate your compatibility based on responses from a range of topics such as pet preferences and your favourite retro band.
Once your profile’s set up, go ahead and start liking people. That’s when you’ll receive notifications of interested parties and compatibility ratings from their profile. The app runs on a mutual-like system, which allows a pair to start communicating only when they both swipe right on each other. So when the window of opportunity pops up, don’t be afraid to say “hey”.
Paktor means “dating” in Cantonese.
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For something closer to the heart, check out the homegrown Paktor. The mechanics are pretty similar to other dating apps, making it relatively user-friendly.
Decide the matches you’d like to receive based on the various filters available in your profile.
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Image credit: Go Paktor
When individuals mutually swipe right on each other, you’ll get the option to start a conversation.
Tip: For those who wish to maximise their search for a partner offline as well, check out Gai Gai, a local dating agency owned by Paktor. The organisation hosts various events on a regular basis to bring like-minded individuals together.
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Being disappointed by potential love interests is something that many can identify with. To minimise this, The Inner Circle scrutinises each individual upon registration. The best part? Only a select number of people who apply qualify to enter the software’s database. This is possible thanks to the team of relationship experts who carefully cross-examine each member’s credibility.
This extra tedious but personal process ensures that each member is adequately qualified in terms of character and financial stability. The Inner Circle also regularly organises highly exclusive events for individuals to have added opportunities to mingle.
Read more about our experience here.
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In the spirit of being like-minded, we understand the importance of finding a partner with the same morals and values. Christian Mingle was created by Christians for this very purpose.
The platform claims to be the largest Christian dating app around, with thousands of new joiners monthly. As for how it works, users get 3 recommended profiles daily, plus up to 10 likes to give out so you’re not short of options.
However, do note that you’ll need a premium membership to unlock features like unlimited messaging. Memberships start at USD 49.99 (~S$63.26)/month.
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Just like with Christian Mingle, Muslims looking to find love in the same fashion can now meet their match on Muzz. After filling up basic information in your profile, head over to “Discover” and start browsing for potential dates.
The app has a tonne of safety features as well, including banning screenshots, allowing users to hide their profile photos, and even the option to include a chaperone in your convos.
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Plus, there are advanced filtering options, where you can view everything from a potential match’s interests to their marriage intentions.
Chats vanish after 24 hours so be sure to catch bae in the nick of time. Image credit: Zoosk
You might want to add Bumble to your list if you’re a strong, independent woman. Traditionally, it’s the men who initiate conversations on dates, but with Bumble, the ladies have to initiate the conversation after a successful match. Which also means you’ll get to evade the risk of meeting creepy dudes who ask for nudes.
Unlike other dating apps, the algorithm for Bumble doesn’t filter out your type based on your previous swipes. This opens up even more opportunities to meet different types of people, including someone who has a personality that’s completely contrary to your type, but who knows, opposites attract too.
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That being said, you can set a pretty wide range of filters on the app to help narrow down on fellow users who have similar relationship goals, interests, and even political standpoints as you.
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The platform isn’t just used for finding romantic partners either. Once you’ve created your profile, you can meet potential matches across 3 categories: Dates, Bizz and BFFs. So whether you’re looking for a lover or just a platonic friend to hang with, you’ll always have a meaningful connection available.
Swipe from a list of users who have already “liked” you.
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If you’re tired of endlessly swiping on apps only to meet yet another individual who doesn’t have the same relationship goals as you, Coffee Meets Bagel may be your saving grace.
The app is marketed as a more serious dating platform, with users getting a maximum of 5 to 8 swipes per day, which in turn helps the app understand your preferences and introduce more compatible matches over time. While you may not be fed as many profiles daily as on other apps, this feature encourages users to more carefully consider their options before just swiping away.
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Tinder’s the household name that basically invented the trend of online dating. Users are granted roughly 100 swipes every 12 hours, so you’ll have plenty of chances to meet a potential match before Valentine’s Day.
What a Tinder Double Date profile looks like.
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Aside from familiar features like the Super Like – which notifies users when someone’s very interested in you – Tinder has also released new features like “Double Date”. With Double Date, you won’t have to worry about getting first date jitters alone. Instead, you’ll get to team up with up to 3 pals to go on a swiping spree together. Once you guys match with another duo or trio, a group chat will be formed.
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Hinge doesn’t quite have CMB’s rep of being an uber-serious, long-term-relationships-only app, but it’s also a little more curated than apps like Tinder. Like OkCupid and CMB, Hinge recommends profiles that the algorithm deems “most compatible” to you, and has a swipe limit of up to 8 likes per day.
Examples of funny Hinge prompts – the possibilities are endless.
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The platform also has a bunch of funny and thought-provoking prompts for users to display on their profiles, so you’ll be able to get a good gauge of a fellow user’s sense of humour and personality from the get-go.
Bond over meaningful prompts.
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Don’t wanna show your face to the world on dating apps? Check out Singapore-made matchmaking platform Amble Project, which allows users to remain anonymous until they feel comfortable enough to reveal their identities.
Designed for those who prioritise personality over looks, Amble Project is available as both a phone app and a Telegram bot, and works by matchmaking anonymous users solely based on their interests. The platform also operates like a mini game, where users get to unlock fun facts about each other as the conversation progresses.
Sign up for The Amble Project on Telegram
Being loved is probably the most magical feeling in the world. For those who are still on the look-out for that special person, don’t feel demoralised by the wait. If anything, we hope this list of dating apps encourages you to continuously believe that there are lots of opportunities for you to connect with people and find love.
Cover image adapted from: @itssissysheridan via TikTok, OkCupid, @devonandwillo via TikTok
Originally published on 12th February 2019. Last updated by Gwyn Lim on 9th February 2026.
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