Are you looking to get into the world of online dating? Then you may want to check out this popular dating app, Happn.
Happn is a free dating app. This dating app uses geolocation to match users with other nearby users. You will not be able to search manually for matches. It will only find matches by using its GPS to see who is near your area. However, you can block users that you don't want to see, as well as write your preferences. You can add information to your profile about things you would like to do when you meet a match. For example, if you write that you would like to go for a walk, a match that is near your area will be able to respond to your request. Unfortunately, this app will only work if you are near a large crowd, or in a populated city. Unlike some dating apps, you don't swipe to like people. Instead, you click the heart button.
Best Features
Chance Encounters Come Into Play
For the hopeless romantic who likes chance encounters, you may like Happn because it matches you with people who you cross paths with. This app uses a GPS system that lets you know when another Happn user is close by. Some users find this exciting and better than using an algorithm that so many other apps use.
Works Best in Highly Populated Area
This app works best in metropolitan areas with a lot of users. If you live in a sparsely populated area, you may be waiting a long time for a Happn user to pass by you.
Includes Company and Job Title of Each User
Some people like that they can find out what a person does for a living, and where they work before contacting them. On the flip side, if you are person that doesn't want to give that personal information out right off the bat, this may make you feel uncomfortable.
Safety Issues
Since Happn matches users with other users that they've come in close proximity to, this could end in a bad situation if the initial date didn't go too well. Users may be crossing each others' paths on daily commutes to work. This is a downside for many users of Happn.
Other Products To Try
If Happn isn't exactly what you are looking for, there are many other dating apps to try. Today I'll go over two other dating apps that you may be interested in: Coffee Meets Bagel and Tinder.
- Coffee Meets Bagel is a free dating app. It only takes around 10 minutes to set up. The maximum number of users you can like for free within 24 hours is five people. Although this may not seem like a lot, it allows you to consider each person instead of rushing through them. Male users are given up to 21 potential matches to like or pass on, and women can decide whether to like them back and start a conversation. All messaging and viewing profiles is free. Unfortunately, there is no desktop version of the site. You will need to download the mobile app for you to use it.
- Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps. Unlike Happn, this dating app finds matches by swiping. Swiping to the right means you're interested, and swiping to the left means you're not interested. If you pay for Tinder Plus or Tinder Gold you can get access to super swipes, which can be used to let potential matches know you’re very interested in them.
Conclusion
Happn offers a unique twist to online dating by informing you when you will cross paths with other users of this app. Some people like this and think it's exciting and romantic because it brings an element of chance into play. There is an element of safety though, since the GPS system lets you know when users are crossing paths. If you went on a date and it didn't end well, a past date could stalk you by using this app. I hope that this review can help you decide if Happn is the dating app for you!
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