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Dating app alternatives in Singapore

If swiping has worn you out, Singapore has other options: curated daily batches, Singpass-verified apps, a government pilot, matchmaking agencies, and Steade, which sends one free introduction twice a week. None of them suits everyone, so this page sets out who each one fits, including when Steade is the wrong choice.

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What to look for

How you meet people
Do you want to browse and choose, or be introduced to someone?
Cost
Is it free, free with paid extras, or a package fee?
Identity checks
Is verification required for everyone, optional, or not mentioned?
Who can join
Some options are open to anyone; others are for a particular group.
Pace
Can you meet someone today, or do introductions come on a schedule?

The options at a glance

Steade and other ways to meet someone in Singapore
OptionHow you meet peopleCostIdentity check
SteadeHow you meet peopleAt most one introduction, Tuesday and Friday at 8 pm.CostFree. No paid tier.Identity checkRequired: Singpass, or NRIC or Singapore pass plus a selfie review.
HingeHow you meet peopleFeed of profiles; like or comment to match.1CostFree, with paid Hinge+ and HingeX.2Identity checkVoluntary selfie verification.3
BumbleHow you meet peopleSwipe; after a match, each person gets one opening message.45CostPaid Boost, Premium and Premium+ plans.4Identity checkID verification with a badge.6
TinderHow you meet peopleSwipe; match when you both like each other.7CostFree, with paid Plus, Gold and Platinum.89Identity checkVideo selfie (Face Check) for new users in Singapore.10
Coffee Meets BagelHow you meet peopleA daily batch of about 20 curated matches.11CostPaid Premium and Beans.11Identity checkSingpass verification for a badge.12
OkCupidHow you meet peopleAnswer questions; browse matches with a compatibility %.13CostFree, with paid Basic and Premium.13Identity checkNot stated in the sources we checked.
PerfectPairingHow you meet peopleSwipe through profiles; filter by MRT line or area.14CostSwiping free; Premium S$19.90 a month.14Identity checkSingpass and a selfie for every user.14
FirstDateHow you meet peoplePilot for public officers aged 21 to 45; one match per cycle.1516CostNot stated in the sources we checked.Identity checkSingpass.15
Kopi DateHow you meet peopleThe team hand-picks a match and books a café date.17CostMemberships of 3, 6 or 12 dates, from S$80 a date.1817Identity checkMembers “screened and personally onboarded”; no ID check described.19
LovestruckHow you meet peopleMatchmakers send profiles and arrange the date.20CostPaid memberships; App Store lists S$39.98 to S$199.98.21Identity checkGovernment ID verification and photo screening.21
Matchmaking agenciesHow you meet peopleA consultant matches you and arranges the date.22CostPackage fees; reported prices run into the thousands of dollars.2324Identity checkNot stated in the sources we checked.

Who each option suits

  • Steade

    You want one considered introduction at a time, free, with reasons you can read.

  • Hinge

    You want to browse, and to start conversations from a photo or prompt.

    Steade vs Hinge

  • Bumble

    You like swiping, and want to meet people of any gender or orientation.

    Steade vs Bumble

  • Tinder

    You want lots of choice and to start talking today.

    Steade vs Tinder

  • Coffee Meets Bagel

    You want a limited daily choice of Singpass-verified profiles.

    Steade vs Coffee Meets Bagel

  • OkCupid

    You like answering questions and browsing, with a compatibility score.

    Steade vs OkCupid

  • PerfectPairing

    You want to swipe, with everyone verified through Singpass.

    Steade vs PerfectPairing

  • FirstDate

    You’re a public officer aged 21 to 45.

    Steade vs FirstDate

  • Kopi Date

    You want someone to pick your match and arrange a coffee date, and will pay for it.

    Steade vs Kopi Date

  • Lovestruck

    You want matchmakers to choose and arrange dates, and will pay for it.

    Steade vs Lovestruck

  • Matchmaking agencies

    You want a person to choose for you and arrange dates, and will pay for it.

    Steade vs matchmaking agencies

When Steade isn’t the right choice

  • You want to browse. Steade has no feed. Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, OkCupid, Coffee Meets Bagel and PerfectPairing all let you choose for yourself.
  • You want same-sex introductions. Steade introduces men and women only. Bumble describes itself as for straight, gay, lesbian and queer daters, and OkCupid offers more than 60 gender identities and orientations.
  • You want to meet someone this week. Introductions haven’t started yet: they begin once most members have at least five people who fit them both ways. After that, they come only on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and only when there’s someone who fits.
  • You want someone to arrange dates for you. A matchmaking agency does that, for a fee.
  • You don’t want to verify your identity. Every Steade member has to, before they can meet anyone.
  • You live outside Singapore, or want something casual. Steade is for adults living in Singapore who want a committed relationship.

Questions

What is the best dating app in Singapore?

There isn’t one best app. If you want to browse, a swiping app such as Hinge, Bumble or Tinder fits. If you want verified profiles, look at options with Singpass checks. If you want fewer, considered introductions, Steade or a matchmaking agency fits better.

Which dating apps in Singapore use Singpass?

Coffee Meets Bagel offers Singpass verification for a badge, PerfectPairing requires it for every user, and FirstDate verifies with Singpass. Steade requires every member to verify, with Singpass or with an NRIC or Singapore pass and a selfie reviewed by a moderator.

Is there a dating app in Singapore with no paid tier?

Steade is free, with no paid tier and none planned. Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel and PerfectPairing all sell paid plans or extras. FirstDate hasn’t published a price.

Which option suits same-sex dating?

Bumble describes itself as for straight, gay, lesbian and queer daters. Steade introduces men and women only.

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  • Free, with no paid tier
  • Every member’s identity checked before they can meet anyone
  • Reasons you can read, never scores
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Sources

Facts about other services come from these pages, checked on the dates shown. Facts about Steade come from our own product rules. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@steade.app.

  1. Hinge Help Center, “How Do I Match with Someone and Start Chatting?”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  2. Hinge Help Center, “Subscription and Purchase Benefits”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  3. Hinge Help Center, “What is Selfie Verification?”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  4. Bumble Support, “Understanding Bumble’s paid features and subscription plans”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  5. Bumble Support, “How conversations start on Bumble”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  6. Bumble Support, “Verifying with your ID”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  7. Tinder, “Swipe”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  8. Tinder, “Subscription tiers”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  9. Apple App Store, Singapore, “Tinder Dating App (description and in-app purchases)”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  10. AsiaOne, “Tinder launches mandatory facial verification feature for new users in Singapore”, 8 April 2026. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  11. Apple App Store, Singapore, “Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App (description and in-app purchases)”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  12. The Straits Times, via Asia News Network, “Goodbye fraudsters? Dating app Coffee Meets Bagel rolls out identity verification for Singapore users”, 10 July 2025. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  13. Apple App Store, Singapore, “OkCupid Dating App (description and in-app purchases)”. Accessed 27 October 2026.
  14. PerfectPairing, “PerfectPairing: Singapore’s verified dating app”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  15. GovTech Singapore, “FirstDate”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  16. MS News, “Government dating platform FirstDate raises age limit from 35 to 45, opens second matchmaking cycle”, 20 October 2026. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  17. Kopi Date, “FAQ”. Accessed 26 October 2026.
  18. Kopi Date, “Kopi Date: curated coffee dates”. Accessed 26 October 2026.
  19. Kopi Date, “Who is Kopi Date for”. Accessed 26 October 2026.
  20. Lovestruck, “Matchmaking Agency Singapore”. Accessed 27 October 2026.
  21. Apple App Store, Singapore, “Lovestruck: Dating & Find Love (description and in-app purchases)”. Accessed 27 October 2026.
  22. Lunch Actually, “Lunch Actually”. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  23. Mothership, “Woman, 49, disappointed she was matchmade with 59-year-old ‘uncle’ in S$3,000 dating package”, 13 September 2020. Accessed 17 October 2026.
  24. Vulcan Post, “Lunch Actually launches elite dating service in Singapore”, 31 May 2019. Accessed 17 October 2026.