Dating apps can be a fantastic resource for finding a long-term relationship or even your ~soul mate~, but the fact is, that’s not always what you’re looking for! Sometimes you just want to find someone close by who you can have a little fun with, or even just match with someone for a true one-night stand. But if you’re out there on an app full of people looking to settle down and find The One, your frisky advances will be less than welcome, and you might even end up accidentally leading someone on. No bueno. Luckily, some apps are designed specifically with hookups in mind. Whether you’re visiting a new city for just a few nights and just want to meet someone to keep you company while you’re there, or you’re looking to broaden your circle at home and meet some new people to have fun with, one of these hookup-specific apps could work for you. Of course, the notable downside to some more niche dating apps is that they don’t have the same large range of potential suitors that the larger apps do. Casting a wide net can work in your favor! So with that in mind, we’ll also point you to the best regular dating apps you can hack to work for hookups, and how to do it. (Speaking of dating app hacks…have you tried video-vetting your matches?) Here are the nine best dating apps we recommend downloading for finding a no-strings-attached fling you can have a little fun with.
1. Wild
People love this app for features like the ability to rewind on matches you accidentally pass through and think deserve a second chance, as well as the fact that you can reach users all over the world. You can also include certain NSFW pictures in your profile that only your actual matches will have access to. It has tiers of membership, from $6.99/month for the regular membership to $29.99/month for the VIP version. It also offers a one-month free trial, so you can see whether the possible matches are people you’re attracted to.
This app sells itself as being a safe space no matter what you’re looking for, so if you’re just dipping your toes into this world and aren’t sure if you’re ready to pursue anything IRL and maybe just want to have a sexy chat, this is a good place to start. It’s free to download, but there are a few tiers of membership (ranging from $19.99-$84.99) available. One favorite feature: The “my bedroom” section that lets you share your preferences right off the bat.
Pure calls itself the hookup app for awesome people and is probs the most “no-strings-attached” option out there. You only have access to your matches for an hour before your convo disappears, so there’s a legit incentive to make things happen pretty frickin’ quick. If you two decide to meet up, you can drop a pin and select a meeting place.
Prior to being called Feeld, this app was originally named ‘3nder’, as in Tinder for threeways, which should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect on here. You can match with either couples or singles for your perfect hookup. And there’s a special filter that lets you remain invisible to your Facebook friends who might also be on the app.
FET Life started out as an online community for BDSM fans, so this app is designed for those in mind. If vanilla sex isn’t your thing and you just want to find someone on your same wavelength of kink, this is the app to download.
HER is an app designed specifically for queer women. It boasts three million users, so your likelihood of finding a cool partner is pretty high. HER also features group discussions, which is pretty neat—meeting someone who matches your views in an online forum is a nice way to meet potential partners, TBH.
If you’ve ever wanted a fast way to express exactly what you’re looking for with the push of a button, get DOWN Dating right now. With each match, you can specify if you’re looking to “Date” or “Hookup,” so there’s no ambiguity.
Look, no matter how specialized an app is, it’s only as good as the other people on it. With Tinder, you know that you’re casting the biggest net possible. If you want to really expedite things, just note in your bio that you’re looking for something casual, and then watch the messages roll in.
While OkC is also known as a “dating” app like Tinder, it’s def got a chaotic, horny vibe to it when you first log on. People on this app are down to meet up pretty quickly, and you’ll likely get lots of messages pretty fast, so you’ll have plenty of options to pick from.
