Are you feeling left out from all the Valentines’ fever that is in the air? Worry not, thanks to the new age technology and no more old-school beliefs, we have dating facilitated on our smartphones. Although we are still tied by the sacred knot of marriage as the last step of commitment in a relationship, there are several platforms which will help you find the best suitor, to get there. Online dating has become quite common and thanks to the many options and features made available by every new app, it makes dating a concept too thought of. So if you are still fretting over a no-date for this Valentines Day, then take a look at some of the dating applications you can download to help you find someone.

1. Tinder

Tinder application (Photo credits: Facebook/Tinder)

Tinder has been a very famous application across the world in terms of online dating but it has become very popular off late in the Indian sphere. The idea of just swiping across the profile you like and begin talking is welcomed by the youngsters well. You have the choice based on age, looks and also distance. The application is more in lines with a social media platform with an option of super-like, mutual friends etc.

2. Truly Madly

Truly Madly application (Photo credits: Facebook/Truly Madly)

Truly Madly became famous as a made in India dating application. It served a tough competition to Tinder for a while. In this, unlike just age and distance, it lets you choose a partner based on interests and other similar preferences. You have better privacy options in here if you are worried about misuse. Plus it also works on friends recommendations’ of your profile. You can ask your friends to endorse you so you earn a better score. And to know your match better, you can play certain games, which let you know about the other person’s choices.

3. Woo

Woo application (Photo credits: Facebook/Woo)

This application gives emphasis on educational backgrounds more. It goes a little ahead when it comes to active engagement between the two people. It gives the features of Voice Intro, Tag Search, Question Cast and Direct Messaging. You can search by interests or just the single tag.

4. Hinge:

Hinge application (Photo credits: https://hinge.co/)

Hinge is an application that does not let you find any random people. It is necessary for you to have some mutual friends on Facebook. So the application, we can say takes the help of your Facebook friends to set you up! Although this feature may not be openly welcomed by everyone, the makers wanted to restrict it to reliable ones than randomly adding people. It is aimed at finding meaningful matches than just casual dating.

5. Bumble

Bumble application (Photo credits: Google play /Bumble)

Bumble is an application wherein the girls have an upper hand. The basic interface is very much like Tinder, wherein the user has to swipe for a match. But the conversation should be initiated within 24 hours and it is the girl who has to take the first step! If you do not start the conversation within 24 hours, the match disappears, and you cannot search it again. So not only is it time-based but emphasizes your conversational skills. So, girls, it is time you take advantage of this facility and no more flinch about saying the ‘hello’ first!

These are just some of the applications which we have noted down. As we are looking more into the comfort of online dating space, you can definitely try one of these applications. Ask your friends to help around where need be (Facebook or recommendations). All of these applications have certain unique features which can enhance your user experience. Go ahead, download them and try your luck at getting a date. You never know how it may help you find your partner for life.

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