Hinge is the dating app for people who want to get off dating apps. And it’s working. Currently, 3 out of 4 first dates lead to second dates. Hinge is the #1 mobile-first dating app mentioned in the New York Times wedding section.
It's less geared towards thirst traps, and forces the user to take more than a half a second glance compared to swiping dating apps. They removed the race filter which I personally don't like because some culture aspects are involved in dating