Is HingeX Actually Worth It? Cost & Features Breakdown

In this day and age, online dating can feel like a numbers game. Hinge is one of the top dating apps, and their HingeX plan offers additional features for a monthly fee. These paid features are designed to help you find more dates and, therefore, improve your chances at love. But—is HingeX worth it? And how much is it exactly? Keep reading to figure out if paying for Hinge+ or HingeX is what you need to boost your love life, with insights from celebrity dating coach Damona Hoffman.

Should I get HingeX or Hinge+?

Celebrity Dating Coach Damona Hoffman recommends Hinge+ as long as you optimize your profile–boosting a bad profile, even with a paid plan, won’t get you very far. Whether HingeX is worth it depends on whether you want features that help increase profile views and provide users with compatible matches.

Section 1 of 7:

Is it worth it to get HingeX?

Download Article

It can be, it just depends on your budget and dating goals. HingeX offers a few key features designed to make user profiles ultra visible while providing them with the cream of the crop in terms of matches.^{[1]
X
Expert Source

Emyli Lovz
Dating and Relationship Coach

Expert Interview} However, if a user’s profile is not already somewhat successful in attracting matches, HingeX might just result in users being passed on more often. Additionally, many people on the hunt for love might not appreciate the hefty price tag that comes with HingeX.
- Ultimately, HingeX is likely to work best for those who are serious about finding a true love match, have the budget to splurge on the monthly fee, and already have a successful profile.
Meet the wikiHow Expert

Damona Hoffman is a dating coach, on-air personality, and bestselling author with 15+ years of experience. She's a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and NBC’s Access Daily.

Section 2 of 7:

What is HingeX?

Download Article

HingeX is the top-tier paid plan offered by Hinge. Hinge offers two paid plans: Hinge+ (mid-tier pricing) and HingeX (top-tier pricing). According to Hoffman, both Hinge+ and HingeX allow users to hand out unlimited likes (it removes the daily like limit) and see everyone who likes them (no more one-at-a-time reveal). Hoffman says both plans also offer advanced filters (you can filter by height, family plans, education, values, etc.) and allow you to sort Incoming Likes by “Last Active” or “Nearby” to find more relevant matches.^{[2]
X
Expert Source

Damona Hoffman
Celebrity Dating Coach

Expert Interview} HingeX offers a few key additional features, though.^{[3]
X
Research source}
- The HingeX features concentrate on providing a more visible profile and better, more customized matches overall.
- The free version of Hinge limits the number of daily likes you can send and see, and offers a timed Boost feature for a cost.

Section 3 of 7:

HingeX Features Explained

Download Article

HingeX gives you all of the Hinge+ benefits, plus 3 priority features. Hoffman says HingeX offers Enhanced Recommendations (the algorithm gives you more curated, “most compatible for you” profiles) and the ability to “Skip the Line” so your profile gets boosted continuously. You also appear more often and higher in other users’ feeds and get Priority Likes (your likes stay at the top of someone’s “Likes You” list for up to 7 days). She says this can be helpful if you want to message people who get a high number of likes.^{[4]
X
Expert Source

Damona Hoffman
Celebrity Dating Coach

Expert Interview}
- You also get advanced match filters with HingeX. This feature lets you be pickier with your selection as you are able to filter possible matches based on several unique factors, like whether they were recently active or their distance from you.
- Hinge+ offers baseline premium features, including unlimited likes, the ability to view all likes at once, and advanced filters. HingeX simply builds on top of this by boosting user profiles and providing enhanced recommendations.

Section 4 of 7:

HingeX Cost

Download Article

HingeX costs between $24 to $49 per month. Hoffman says Hinge X costs ~$45–$50 per month, but the exact cost varies based on device, city, and subscription length.^{[5]
X
Expert Source

Damona Hoffman
Celebrity Dating Coach

Expert Interview} Similar to other dating app subscriptions, like Tinder and Bumble, choosing a longer HingeX plan reduces the cost of the monthly membership. Committing to a 1-month plan on HingeX will run you $49.99, while a 3-month subscription costs $33 per month. Opting for a 6-month plan lowers the cost to $24 per month.
- Hoffman says Hinge+ typically costs ~$30–$35 per month depending on region.^{[6]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Damona Hoffman
  Celebrity Dating Coach
  
  Expert Interview} A 3-month plan costs $21 per month, and subscribing to a 6-month plan can bring it down to $16 per month.
- The good news is you can cancel HingeX (or Hinge+) at anytime if you so choose.^{[7]
  X
  Research source}

Section 5 of 7:

Does HingeX actually get you more dates?

Download Article

HingeX has received mixed reviews. The HingeX algorithm is designed to work overtime by providing members with a highly visible and engaging profile, ideally leading to more mutual matches. However, these methods have still received mixed reviews from users. In this Reddit post by @HeywoodDjiblomi, one user complained that the Enhanced Recommendations feature resulted in “less than 5%” of mutual matches.
- In the same Reddit post, another user claimed that HingeX is only “a game changer if you have a moderately successful profile.”
- Enhanced Recommendations takes a close look at the people you like, those you skip, and your most successful interactions. The goal of this feature is to save you time by showing you the most promising matches first.
- The Boost feature, also called Skip the Line, assures that your profile is constantly being shown to people. For those living in a big city, it can seriously improve your chances of finding a match since it prevents your profile from getting lost in the mix.
  - If you’ve historically struggled with getting matches, though, the Boost feature might simply mean being passed on more frequently.
- Priority Likes sends your “like” to the top of your potential match’s pile. Popular users tend to get tons of likes, so this feature helps secure your place first in line.

Section 6 of 7:

Who does HingeX work best for?

Download Article

HingeX may work best if you’re already getting matches. While upgrading to HingeX doesn’t magically guarantee that you’ll find your soulmate, it might make more sense for some people than others. If you have a solid profile with moderate matching success, HingeX can help you cast a wider net so that more potential matches are able to see you.^{[8]
X
Expert Source

Emyli Lovz
Dating and Relationship Coach

Expert Interview}
- This feature is especially useful if you live in a big city where lots of other people are trying to get noticed, too.
- For those who have a super busy schedule, Enhanced Recommendations can also help save you some time by always showing you the best potential matches first.
- Ultimately, HingeX can make a good dating profile really stand out while doing some of the internal heavy lifting to find you better and more matches overall.

Section 7 of 7:

The Final Verdict

Download Article

HingeX can be worth it, but Hinge+ and the free version can be just as effective. Hoffman explains that Hinge+ is a good investment “because you will not have to be as obsessed with clearing your crucial 8 slots and you can sort through your matches more effectively [which improves] your experience on the app.” She says this is “more likely to lead to a connection than staying frustrated, disappointed, or stuck with the free version.” Her advice is to optimize your profile because “boosting a bad or ineffective profile is just throwing away money.”^{[9]
X
Expert Source

Damona Hoffman
Celebrity Dating Coach

Expert Interview} Here are some easy tips to enhance your profile:^{[10]
X
Research source}
- Post an attractive and recent main photo. Pick a photo with good lighting that shows your full, smiling face.^{[11]
  X
  Expert Source
  
  Emyli Lovz
  Dating and Relationship Coach
  
  Expert Interview} It should also be fairly recent, no older than 3 months. While it should represent your best self, it should also represent your authentic self—no catfishes here!
- Let your other photos showcase your hobbies and personality. If you’re really into pickleball, show off in your favorite athletic fit! If you’ve been taking a pottery class, post yourself next to your art. Let your matches know who you are and what you love.
- Be honest about what you’re looking for. Set your intentions clearly, including the type of commitment you’re after, personal preferences in a partner, and potential deal breakers. Your transparency will be much appreciated.
- Have a sense of humor. Hinge prompts offer tons of opportunities for jokes, so don’t be afraid to take them! Studies show that laughter can be really bonding, which is a great way to kick off your next relationship. Who knows? It could be your last!