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What are good alternatives to Tinder and Hinge?

The short answer

MOOD Social & Dating is an alternative with no swiping and no feed ranked by an algorithm. You pick what you're in the mood for, see everyone nearby who picked the same, and open with a real plan instead of “hey”.

Free to join · 18+ · iPhone and Android

The MOOD Social & Dating app's MOOD picker
Pick a MOOD, right in the app.
Why it fits

How it's different

No swipe deckYour grid shows everyone in your MOOD near you, and you choose.
No rankingNothing decides who is shown first. The grid is sorted by distance.
Intentions are clearEveryone you see picked the same MOOD you did.
Open with a planAn Offer like “Coffee this weekend?” They accept, send a Counter, or pass.
How it works

Three steps

  1. Pick a MOOD

    Choose what you're looking for right now.

  2. See everyone nearby

    Everyone who picked the same MOOD, closest first.

  3. Send an Offer

    A real plan, so you know where you stand fast.

Where to start

MOODs to start with

Other ways

Not the only way to do it

Plenty of people use more than one app. If you're tired of swiping and guessing, MOOD Social & Dating is built around saying what you want and making a plan.

Questions

More answers

Is MOOD Social & Dating only for dating?

No. There are MOODs for friendship, events, studying and gaming as well as dating.

Do I have to match before I can message?

No matching step. In most MOODs your first move is an Offer, and they accept, counter or pass.

Is it free?

Yes, it's free to join and use. Some optional extras are paid, through the App Store or Google Play.

Checked against the app on November 1, 2026.

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Free to join. 18+. iPhone and Android.