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Owned by Bumble IncBest for women-first design and a usable free tier
Bumble is the mainstream outlier: a genuinely usable free tier and independence from Match Group.
Key facts
Owner: Bumble Inc.
Free tier: Bumble'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, Bumble holds 4.32 out of 5 from 1,751,206 ratings. source
Safety: Bumble has 1 cited data or privacy incident(s) on record; the most recent is dated 2026-01.
Bumble's rule is that women message first, and that one design choice is why many women rate it calmer than the alternatives. It is also one of the few mainstream apps whose free tier we call usable rather than crippled, because you can make the first move and hold a conversation without paying.
Premium and the cheaper Boost unlock extras such as seeing who liked you and Travel Mode, but those are accelerants rather than the price of entry. Bumble is also independent of Match Group, which makes it the rare mainstream app that is.
Its January 2026 incident was a contractor-account phishing compromise that leaked internal documents. Bumble says member accounts, messages and profiles were untouched.
US position: #2 — US downloads 2025 (2nd behind Tinder; -19% YoY) [src]
Pricing (US)
| Tier | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bumble Boost | 12.99 USD | Lower tier; commonly listed ~$12.99/week, cheaper per-month on longer plans [src] |
| Bumble Premium | 32.99 USD | Monthly-equivalent; ~$30/mo on 6-month; higher for single month; varies by location/iOS fees [src] |
Cheapest premium floor (cost-to-connect): $12.99/mo
Free tier
- Message matches for free: Yes
- Free likes/day: not capped / unknown
- Paywalled: Beeline (see who liked you), Travel Mode, advanced filters, Incognito Mode, unlimited Extends
Safety & privacy
| Photo verification | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screenshot blocking | No |
| Incognito mode | Yes |
| Encryption notes | Photo/ID verification with multi-angle gestures; auto-blurs explicit images before viewing |
Breach & privacy ledger
- low 2026-01 — Phishing compromise of a contractor account gave brief access to a small portion of Bumble's network; ShinyHunters leaked internal corporate documents. Bumble said member database, accounts, messages and profiles were not affected. [src]
Feature matrix
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| women_first_move | yes [src] |
| explicit_image_blur | yes [src] |
| snooze_mode | yes [src] |
| superswipe | paid [src] |
Screenshots
© Bumble Holding Limited, via the Apple App Store listing — editorial/nominative review use
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bumble free to use?
Bumble's free tier is rated Usable; you can message your matches without paying. Paid features include Beeline (see who liked you), Travel Mode, advanced filters, Incognito Mode, unlimited Extends.
How much does Bumble 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 Bumble?
Bumble is owned by Bumble Inc. The same company also owns Fruitz, Badoo.
Has Bumble had a data breach?
Bumble has 1 cited data or privacy incident(s) on record; the most recent is dated 2026-01. Phishing compromise of a contractor account gave brief access to a small portion of Bumble's network; ShinyHunters leaked internal corporate documents. Bumble said member database, accounts, messages and profiles were not affected.
What is Bumble's App Store rating?
On the Apple App Store, Bumble holds 4.32 out of 5 from 1,751,206 ratings.