{"id":14643,"date":"2021-12-10T15:42:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T23:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=14643"},"modified":"2021-12-13T11:02:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T19:02:29","slug":"happn-dating-app-free-vs-premium-and-everything-else-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/happn-dating-app-free-vs-premium-and-everything-else-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Happn Dating App: Free VS. Premium and Everything Else You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interested in meeting new people? Looking to go on a few exciting dates with real locals?\u00a0 If you’re looking to join a dating app<\/a> other than Tinder<\/a> and Bumble<\/a>, then Happn<\/a> might be for you. If you’ve tried other dating apps<\/a> in the past, or you’ve heard about Happn and it caught your attention, keep reading to see if this Tinder alternative is the right fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ll talk more about Happn, how it works, and its pros and cons compared to other popular dating apps<\/a> to help you decide if this is the right\u00a0app to help you meet your special someone.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pexels-daria-shevtsova-1440722.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Happn: What It Is and How It Works<\/span><\/h2>\n

Created in 2014, Happn is a location-based dating app<\/a>. Given its nature, you may think it\u2019s the same as Tinder<\/a>. However, it\u2019s different than your typical dating app because Happn allows you to connect with people you\u2019ve actually crossed paths with. You may have walked past them, belong to the same neighborhood, work in the same area, or you\u2019ve visited the same caf\u00e9, bar, or restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

The dating app<\/a> gives you a chance to get closer to people who have somehow become part of your routine without your knowledge. Also, the concept of finding locals you\u2019ve already encountered increases compatibility. It\u2019s easier to date since you\u2019re near each other compared to being miles and miles away. It also helps make sure the person you’re talking to is real<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tinder lets you match with people within your chosen radius as well as those from all over the world. Meanwhile, Happn enables you to see those with whom you have crossed paths from one to 250 meters or 850 feet. It also tells you the number of times you\u2019ve encountered them, including the time and place. If it says \u201cnow,\u201d then you\u2019re physically close to each other at that moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

When creating your profile, you can use your Facebook<\/a> information like Tinder and other dating apps do. After signing up, you can choose some photos from Facebook and provide personal details, like your education and occupation. You pick the age range and the gender(s) you\u2019re interested in dating.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, \u201clike\u201d those you find interesting, and if they like you back, that results in a \u201ccrush.\u201d You can also send them a \u201ccharm\u201d to let them know that you liked them. Once you\u2019ve liked each other, you can start engaging in a conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pexels-ron-lach-9652362.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Pros and Cons: Happn Free VS Happn Premium<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you understand what Happn is, you might be wondering if it’s better than apps like Tinder Bumble, or POF<\/a>. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide whether this app is the right match for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n