In a Nutshell
pros
- No limits, like, chat, connect unlimited
- Cool, social media-style platform
- Profiles are hand-picked, verified, and monitored
cons
- Anyone can message you
- Have to cancel, or you're automatically charged
Best for: Young, savvy, active singles
User base: 18+ singles
Number of members: 5 million
Recommended age: 18-35
Favorite features: Hily stories
Hily Love Stories
“I AM SOOO HAPPY that I decided to try hily!! I kept running into the craziest people on other dating apps! I tried hily and found my match in no time!! Me and my guy have been going strong for months now!!! I can’t thank Hily enough!!!!” -Dominique Danielle
“I’ve tried a couple different dating apps for serious intentions, and just to have a little fun. Of all the ones I’ve tried Hily is absolutely my go to. It’s breakdown of specifics you are looking for are unmatched by all the other dating apps. Definitely recommend this app 10/10 over its lacking competitors.” - Dawson Pricket
“This app is the best I’ve used by far. I don’t usually write reviews but it’s been super fun to use! You get to search for matches with people specifically by description and It’s different than any other dating app! So glad I found it.” - Devan Weathers
“Hily completely changed my view on dating in LA! I've tried other dating apps, but they don't compare. There's so many attractive singles on Hily - ones that I actually want to connect with. The app is super easy to use too. I totally recommend Hily to anyone that's single... and ready to mingle!” - Cherelle Patrice
Signup Process
Signup with Hily is easy, especially if you're on social media already (and who isn't today?). You have three options to choose from:
- Sign up with your email address.
- Sync your Facebook account.
- Log in using your Snapchat account.
Btw, don’t worry about syncing either of your social media profiles. Hily doesn’t post anything or share any of your information. It’s just meant to make signup easier and faster. And since all info gets synced instantly, that’s exactly what it does.
Once you've logged in, you can add in more information about yourself, set up specific search criteria you want to use when browsing through profiles, and swipe away.
Matchmaking & Search Functions
Hily uses a sophisticated algorithm to pair members with appropriate matches. The smart science (or math, as Hily nerds like to call it) make for incredibly accurate matches. So, you spend more time dating people who are relevant and waste less time on total dating flops.
Hily is also big on local matchmaking, meaning it will generally only show you matches in your area. This is done specifically because proximity increases the likelihood that you'll actually set up, keep, and follow up on a date. It's easier to grab a quick bite with someone who lives a few blocks away than it is to coordinate schedules and arrange a date with someone several towns (or even states) over. Of course, you can expand your parameters if you prefer casting a wider net. This is just the Hily default mode.
Features & Communication Tools
Hily makes online dating a lot easier and more approachable than most apps out there today. With an easy to use interface and fun features, members can actually start to enjoy the entire dating process from match-finding to getting that cup of Joe. Here are a few Hily features that make this dating app worth the download:
Hily stories
Hily functions very much like one of your social media accounts, so you can post pictures, status updates, or update your Story. What’s unique about Hily is that you can use your camera to post videos and snapshots of yourself to your news feed for the rest of the community to see. The biggest selling point might be the short videos that you can post and view from other members.
Communications
Hily really pulls ahead of most other online dating apps with unlimited communications. Mutual likes can chat with one another unlimited. That means you can chat away without worrying about refilling credits or even signing up for a premium account. That’s a huge plus. To make a mutual like, both members must like one another’s profile.
Safety & Security
Hily uses industry-standard security features like SSL encryption and firewalls. But this dating app takes its user safety one step further. Every profile that appears within the Hily network has been manually and individually verified by a Hily employee via social media, email, and photo verification. So, you can chat freely, knowing that the person you are talking to is really who they claim to be. It's a tremendous security measure that makes a world of difference to its members.
Pricing
One thing people love about Hily is the fact that it is free to download and use. That's a solid product right there. You can search through profiles, read news feeds, update your story, and even communicate with other members without limits. That's a huge distinction that sets Hily apart from other dating apps that heavily limit your communication options with their free accounts.
Of course, if you want to really boost your dating experience, you’ll want to sign up for Hily Elixir. That’s the premium membership plan that includes perks like:
- An ad-free experience
- Extended filters
- Priority messages, your messages rise to the top of a liked profile’s inbox
- Chat requests that let you send a message before you’ve been matched with another member you like
- Incognito mode that lets you choose who can see your profile and who can’t
Hily’s pricing structure is slightly different than most. You can get a weekly subscription or pay for three months or one year at a time. Here are the prices:
Hily also offers a free trial, so you can test out the premium features before you pay. Just be sure to cancel your subscription more than 24 hours before the trial ends.
Help & Support
Hily customer support is available via telephone and email or online contact form. There is also a small FAQ section on the site with a few of the more commonly asked questions and answers.
Find Love on Hily
Hily is a refreshing change from the boring dating apps already on the market. With a fresh and fun approach to dating, a social media-esque platform, and unlimited chatting, Hily has brought the excitement and verve back to an otherwise dying art. It’s great that you can sign up for a free account quickly and easily, and unlike other dating apps, you aren’t limited in what you can do with that free account. Premium features just sweeten the deal. Plus, with verified user profiles, you feel safer dating via this platform.
