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Tune in for exclusive research on thepoetlibby's top 7 latest dating apps!

With over 10 years of browsing online dating sites, I’ve taken the liberty of conducting some research on the top 7 dating apps I would recommend on the App Store. Some or all of these apps are also available on Android devices. Here to do the work so you don’t have to. If you haven’t done so already, go check out my blog post on how to get started on a dating site! 

Moreover, follow along as I break down these sites and provide pointers on what they offer, what you can access for free, and the best uses for each app. Dating has never been more modern. You don’t even have to leave your home to make a meaningful connection or find a quick hookup. Dating is a part of life if you’re interested in falling in love or having sex. I look at it as a job interview. So, follow my format of key points for each app, their rank in this list, and more!

For the next week, I will be revealing 1 app daily on each post. Stay tuned and read all about the latest online dating apps.

Today, we will be continuing with #6 on our list!

HUD (Ranking # 6)

• # Of users, Ranking & Creator: 10 M | 4.1 stars | HUD Studio Limited
  
• The idea behind the name (slogan): Hookup Dating app, casual dating, no ring seekers, or long-term connection need apply
  
• User-friendliness: The app is easy to use and sign up for. Simple layout and self-explanatory. 
  
• Format: 4 tabs. Tab 1 is the home tab, where you can match with people, browse all kinds of profiles, and set your preferences. Tab 2 is for notifications; you only have access to see who you liked and who you matched with for free. For premium and diamond members, you’ll be able to see who viewed your profile and who liked you. Tab 3 is for the chat, where you can see messages and check-out requests. Tab 4 is where you’ll find your profile and settings.
  
• User preference: When browsing for free, you can choose the distance, gender, or couples, age, and that’s it. For premium and diamond, you can also look at only verified profiles, location, what they are looking for, what they want in the bedroom, and more. 

Bedroom options – With this unique feature, you can hook up with people who share the same interests in the bedroom. Things such as:

• Bondage
• BDSM
• Biting 
• Dirty Talk
• Group Fun
• Outdoors
• Toys
• Vanilla 
• And much more!

These options also give you detailed definitions so you can confidently try new things and be informed about your options.

• Features: 
  
• For free:
  • Set up profile
  • Browse matches
  • Browse top profiles 
  • Browse new profiles
  • Chat with matches 
    
• Premium 14.99 per week | 59.99 for 3 months:
  • Instant chat – start chatting without having to match
  • Instant match – match with someone just by liking them
  • Read receipts – keep track of who has read your message
  • Viewed me – check who is checking you out
  • Unlimited likes – browse all day with no limits on sending likes
  • 1 free boost – boost profile to be front and center
  • Liked me – view who liked you
  • Premium search – search with different filters
  • Rewinds – go back on quick swipes
    
• Diamond 19.99 per week | 39.99 per month:
  • Online recently active 
  • Top profiles
  • New profiles
  • 2 free boosts
  • Go worldwide
  • Unsend – unsend messages 
  • Everything is included with premium 
    
• My personal experience: I was taken off guard when I made this account. This is a great modern app for sexual exploration. As the idea of the app suggests, this app is solely for casual dating and to explore what you like and avoid what you don’t like. For the free features, there’s not much to offer, and the premium and diamond features seem very expensive. However, there’s no other app like HUD, and so these unique features are exclusive. Take advantage of the 7-day trial and see where that takes you.
  
• Final comments: For singles or people looking to explore their sexuality, this is a safe place to do so! 

Tomorrow we will be discussing Number 5 on the list!