Hinge – Full Review (New Zealand, 2025)
Updated . Independent editorial; partner links marked “Visit”.
- Best for: Prompt-led conversations and profile depth
- Age sweet spot: 23-40
- Coverage (NZ): Strong in major centres; improving elsewhere
- Safety: Photo verification, report/block, match-only chat
- App Store (NZ): low-to-mid 4s out of 5 overall
- Google Play: ~4/5 overall (version-dependent)
Hinge leans into prompts and voice notes to spark better openers. NZ users who want fewer, higher-signal chats often prefer Hinge over pure swipe decks.
Key features (NZ)
Core
- Prompts, voice notes, and intent labels
- Likes on specific prompts/photos
- Discovery filters for intent and lifestyle
- Verification and match-only chat
Paid perks
- See who liked you
- More daily likes and preferences
- Priority in recommendations
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Prompts drive specific, higher-quality openers
- Profiles surface values and humour quickly
- Good companion to Tinder or Bumble
Trade-offs
- Lower raw volume than Tinder
- Some key filters/paywalls in premium
- Voice notes not everyone’s preference
Pricing in New Zealand – guide
| Plan | Monthly (NZD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium tiers | Varies by age & market | See likes, extra preferences, priority placement. |
Tip: refresh one prompt weekly; use a voice note to stand out.
Safety and privacy
- Enable verification; report/block as needed
- First meets in public; share plans with a friend
- Keep contact details private until trust builds
Loveify verdict
For NZ daters who value signal over volume, Hinge’s prompts and filters produce stronger first messages and better pacing.