Tinder Vs Badoo: App Pros and Cons

In today’s society, searching for love seems to be constrained by online platforms, so it’s only fitting that we endeavor to compare the two most popular mobile dating apps: Tinder Vs Badoo.

Believe it or not, Badoo has been on the digital dating scene much longer than Tinder, launching six years prior to Tinder’s 2012 online introduction.

Described as a cross between a dating site and a social network, Badoo was revealed in February 2016 to be the most popular app in 21 countries (the majority of which from Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia), compared to Tinder’s 18.

Another example of why some people would choose Badoo over Tinder is that it caters for more devices and mobile software than Tinder, which could equate for it’s popularity outside of western countries.

Users can sign up for ‘freemium’ versions of both apps (they’re free but you can pay more for special features) through Facebook.

The major difference between the two apps is the functionality, Tinder is more appearance focused, rather than a social network, which Badoo presents itself as. Badoo offers users the chance to start chatting straight away, rather than judging other users based off initial attractiveness.

Here’s a list of app pros and cons: Tinder Vs Badoo

1. Has a wink/poke feature

This helps you to quickly and easily let someone know that you are interested in them.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

2. Shows mutual Facebook friends

When you log in with Facebook, it will let you know if you and another user have communal friends. This is useful if you want to find people connected to your circle, or even to avoid meeting people who are connected to you.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

3. Is a social network 

It is a social network, which has features such as commenting and tagging. This means you can share content quickly and easily and engage with a community.

Badoo  ✓

Tinder X

4. Ad-free

Adverts can be distracting and obtrusive. Apps and blogs without ads are more aesthetically pleasing, nicer to use, and make the content stand out.

Badoo ✓

Tinder X

5. Integrates with social networks

It allows you to share information to popular social networks.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

6. Higher rating on Google Play 

The app has a higher rating on Google Play, showing the overall quality of the app and user satisfaction.

Badoo ✓

Tinder X

7. Has a swipe function 

You can benefit from quickly browsing profiles and deciding yes or no – eg. swiping right to “like” a user, or swiping left to “take a pass.”

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

8. Shows shared Facebook interests/pages

When you sign in with your Facebook account, it will show you if other app users have liked the same Facebook pages as you.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

9. More language supported 

You can use a wider range of languages in the application. This allows you to use it in the language you choose and makes it suitable for more users around the world.

Badoo ✓

Tinder X

10. It uses “two-way opt-in”

This means that you have to add or accept contacts before being able to message. It prevents strangers sending you unwanted messages.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

11. You can set your status

A status can be used to share your mood, what you are doing, or to share important information with all your contacts at once.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓

12. Allows you to specify your sexual orientation

You can specify your sexual orientation (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual). This can make it easier to find a match.

Badoo X

Tinder ✓