Single life can be wonderful, but every now and then you’d like to be taken to a lovely cafe or out for a decadent supper that isn’t with your pals (or your mother). While internet dating has become hyper-normalized — a stranger’s stare on Orchard Road is more weird than romantic these days – matchmaking isn’t new, so apps may be the way to go. You’ll need a map if there are a lot of fish in the sea, whether you’re hunting for a BTO-worthy catch or just someone to Free Willy. The finest dating apps in Singapore are listed below.

For Meaningful Relationships: Coffee Meets Bagel

Do you prefer to take things slowly? Coffee Meets Bagel limits your swipe to to five potential matches (bagels) per day, encouraging you to make more informed decisions and reducing spam. The app has its advantages: you get to check if your “bagels” like you first, and with a 60-40 female-to-male ratio on the site, CMB has firmly established itself as a lady’s favorite. This app attracts those looking for deeper relationships through meaningful dialogue, with a daily limit of up to 21 suggested matches… especially since you only have seven days until your chat expires to create an impression!

For the Young (At Heart): OkCupid

OkCupid, which was founded by a group of Harvard math majors who also happen to be the authors of the student lifesaver SparkNotes, is popular among Singapore’s young people. Because like-minded people flock together, OkCupid has a long number of multiple-choice questions you can answer to locate like-minded people. This includes questions like “cocktail bar or kopitiam for the first date?” that are specific to Singapore. “Toast Box or Ya Kun?” and “Toast Box or Ya Kun?” It’s also up to date with a ‘Vaccination Badge’ to show your vaccination status. You may promote your profile for five times the views, similar to Tinder, and see who has already liked you.

For Everyone: Tinder

Tinder is the original dating app and is synonymous with online dating. Tinder is a no-brainer for anyone looking to just put themselves out there, as it’s easy to use and has a large pool of people. In our experience, practically everyone dips a toe into online dating by installing Tinder. However, with the platform’s success comes a slew of bogus profiles, which can ruin your dating experience. The second point to consider is the large number of people who are merely searching for one-night stands or, well, Netflix and relax. You’ll have to throw a lot of fish back into the water unless that’s what you want, but don’t let that stop you from swiping.

For the Unabashed Local: Paktor

Paktor, which was founded on Singaporean soil, has a user base of around 18,000 in Singapore (but it also has a large number of users from Taiwan). Rather of waiting for people who like you back to match you, you may send presents to get their attention and speed up your connections! The app’s navigation is quick and intuitive, thanks to its minimalist and clean appearance. Its Wink function lets you send out a variety of automated messages to kick up discussions right away, resulting in a lot more initial touch points. Although you may meet some people looking for platonic connections, the dating pool is primarily made up of those looking for serious partnerships.

For Platonic, to Romantic, and even Professional: Bumble

Bumble’s strategy is similar to Tinder’s, but with additional profile characteristics that increase your chances of finding a date with comparable interests, so you’ll definitely find more people here who are serious about dating. One feature distinguishes Bumble from the competition in the dating department: only women are allowed to initiate contact in an effort to shatter ‘heterosexual norms and dynamics.’ The technology, on the other hand, clearly renders the app obsolete for same-sex dating. You can also consider Bumble BFF if you’re just looking for pals.