Given inflation across the U.S. and beyond, living has become increasingly expensive. And while love doesn't cost a thing, dating isn't immune to price hikes. Mashable has previously reported that the cost of living crisis (in the UK specifically) has impacted the way we date, and that's no doubt the case for people elsewhere, too.

Between paying for drinks, outfits, and commuting, some singles may have to make tough financial decisions around dates. This could also mean not paying for dating apps. Thankfully, it is possible to use many popular dating apps for free.

What dating apps are free?

Major dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge all have free tiers, as do Grindr and OkCupid.

Some users have recently complained that apps have placed various features behind paywalls. Masha

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