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How to Build an App Like Tinder
Create a swipe-based matching app with profiles, matching, and real-time chat.
$5,000 - $10,000
3-4 weeks
Standard
What Tinder Does
Tinder is a location-based dating app where users swipe right to like or left to pass. When two users like each other, they match and can chat.
Why Build a Tinder Clone?
- Dating app market worth 10+ billion
- Swipe mechanic works for many use cases beyond dating
- Clear monetization through premium features
- High engagement and retention potential
Core MVP Features for Tinder Clone
User-Facing
- •Profile creation with photos
- •Location-based discovery
- •Swipe interface
- •Match notifications
- •In-app messaging
- •Preferences and filters
Admin Panel
- •User moderation tools
- •Report handling
- •Analytics dashboard
- •Premium feature management
Integrations
- •Photo upload and storage
- •Geolocation services
- •Push notifications
- •Real-time chat (WebSockets)
Niche Opportunities for Your Tinder Clone
Instead of competing with Tinder directly, focus on an underserved niche:
Professional networking (Tinder for business)Fitness partner matchingTravel buddy finderRoommate matchingPet adoption matchingNiche dating (religion, hobbies, age groups)
Tinder Clone: Cost & Timeline
$5,000 - $10,000
Fixed price for MVP development
3-4 weeks
From kickoff to launch
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