For every dating site or app that charges close to $40 per month, such as Match, eHarmony, or JDate, there are plenty of other popular ones like OkCupid or Tinder that are free. Forty-eight percent said Match, a paid site, but PlentyOfFish (free) and eHarmony (paid) tied for second most popular, with 23 percent apiece.

Do you have to pay for all dating websites?

To pay, or not to pay? Paid for and free dating sites are popular in equal measures. Sites like Match.com and eharmony charge users roughly £30 per month, whereas Tinder and OKCupid are free but all are just as popular as the other. It generally comes down to what you as an individual are looking for.

Do all dating apps cost money?

While many of the popular dating apps are free, they also offer premium options with features such as customizable filters, read receipts, or an unlimited number of swipes. Statista found that about 15 percent of those using online dating services are paying customers.