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Badoo
Owned by Bumble IncBest for a big international pool with a usable free tier
Badoo is a usable-free, verification-forward app, and part of Bumble Inc rather than an independent alternative.
Key facts
Owner: Bumble Inc.
Free tier: Badoo's free tier is rated Usable; you can message your matches without paying.
Cost: The cheapest premium tier costs $12.99/mo in the US.
App Store rating: On the Apple App Store, Badoo holds 4.57 out of 5 from 146,605 ratings. source
Safety: No cited data-breach incidents are on record for Badoo.
Badoo is Bumble's bigger, older sibling, and the two are owned by the same company. Its pull is a large international base and a free tier we rate usable: you can match and message without paying, with Premium mainly selling visibility and incognito browsing.
Safety is a relative strength, with live-selfie verification and in-app calls so you never hand over your number. We found no cited breach specific to Badoo.
Badoo's scale is the catch worth knowing. The huge base is global, and it is not a top US app by daily users, so your local pool can feel thin next to Tinder or Bumble. Note too that Premium does not cover everything: boosts, gifts and extra visibility run on separate pay-as-you-go Credits you buy on top of the subscription.
US position: Large global base but not a top-ranked US app by DAU in 2025 [src]
Pricing (US)
| Tier | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium (1 month) | 12.99 USD | 1-month Premium ~$10-13; multi-month cheaper per month; varies by platform. Credits sold separately. [src] |
Cheapest premium floor (cost-to-connect): $12.99/mo
Free tier
- Message matches for free: Yes
- Free likes/day: not capped / unknown
- Paywalled: See who likes you first, Incognito/anonymous browsing, Unlimited swipes, Undo swipe, Ad-free
Safety & privacy
| Photo verification | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screenshot blocking | — |
| Incognito mode | Yes |
| Encryption notes | Live-selfie photo verification (blue checkmark) plus optional ID verification; in-app video/voice calls. No E2E message encryption disclosed. |
Breach & privacy ledger
No cited data-breach incidents on record.
Feature matrix
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| encounters_swipe | Swipe-based 'Encounters' plus location/interest search [src] |
| video_voice_calls | In-app video and voice calls before sharing contact details [src] |
| credits | Pay-as-you-go Credits for boosts, gifts and visibility [src] |
Screenshots
© Badoo Software Ltd, via the Apple App Store listing — editorial/nominative review use
Frequently asked questions
Is Badoo free to use?
Badoo's free tier is rated Usable; you can message your matches without paying. Paid features include See who likes you first, Incognito/anonymous browsing, Unlimited swipes, Undo swipe, Ad-free.
How much does Badoo cost in the US?
The cheapest premium tier costs $12.99/mo in the US. That is the lowest effective monthly rate, usually on a longer plan; single-month plans cost more.
Who owns Badoo?
Badoo is owned by Bumble Inc. The same company also owns Bumble, Fruitz.
Has Badoo had a data breach?
No cited data-breach incidents are on record for Badoo.
What is Badoo's App Store rating?
On the Apple App Store, Badoo holds 4.57 out of 5 from 146,605 ratings.