Feeling thrifty: 10 free dating apps to try in 2025

If you’re on a budget and things look bleak in the relationship department, don’t panic. You don’t need to shell out hundreds to find a genuine connection. Plenty of popular dating apps have a free version. Sure, you still might have to pay for the first date (and even more if things work out), but the cost of matching, swiping, and chatting doesn't have to be yet another item on your monthly budget.Despite what Gen Z thinks, dating apps aren’t entirely gauche. (Though so