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Happn
IndependentBest for matching with people you've crossed paths with
Happn's crossed-paths mechanic is its whole point; it works in dense cities and falls flat in sparse ones.
Key facts
Owner: Independent (no parent company on record).
Free tier: Happn's free tier is rated Usable; you can message your matches without paying.
Cost: The cheapest premium tier costs $24.99/mo in the US.
App Store rating: On the Apple App Store, Happn holds 4.35 out of 5 from 48,535 ratings. source
Safety: No cited data-breach incidents are on record for Happn.
Happn is built on a single idea: it shows you people whose paths you have physically crossed. If you like the serendipity of your own neighbourhood, that is the reason to use it. If you live somewhere sparse, it is the reason not to.
The free tier is usable for basic matching, and Premium unlocks who-liked-you and invisible mode. Crossings are shown within a roughly 250-metre radius rather than a pinpoint, which softens the obvious privacy worry.
If your city is dense enough to justify it, don't pay the $24.99 single month. The 12-month plan falls to about $10 a month, less than half, with six months around $15. Premium mainly buys who-liked-you and invisible mode, so use the free tier first to check whether enough crossings actually show up before committing.
US position: Niche location-based app; not a top-ranked US app in 2025 [src]
Pricing (US)
| Tier | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premium (1 month) | 24.99 USD | 1-month $24.99; 6-month ~$15.00/mo; 12-month ~$10.00/mo. Boosts $4.99-$35.99. [src] |
Cheapest premium floor (cost-to-connect): $24.99/mo
Free tier
- Message matches for free: Yes
- Free likes/day: not capped / unknown
- Paywalled: See who liked you, Incognito/invisible mode, Unlimited FlashNotes/Hellos, Ad-free, Extra CrushTime games
Safety & privacy
| Photo verification | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screenshot blocking | — |
| Incognito mode | Yes |
| Encryption notes | FaceCheck live-selfie verification; crossings shown only within ~250m radius so exact location is not revealed. |
Breach & privacy ledger
No cited data-breach incidents on record.
Feature matrix
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| crossed_paths | GPS 'crossings' timeline of users who came within ~250m [src] |
| crushtime | CrushTime guessing game to find who liked you [src] |
| facecheck | FaceCheck selfie photo verification badge [src] |
Screenshots
© HAPPN SAS, via the Apple App Store listing — editorial/nominative review use
Frequently asked questions
Is Happn free to use?
Happn's free tier is rated Usable; you can message your matches without paying. Paid features include See who liked you, Incognito/invisible mode, Unlimited FlashNotes/Hellos, Ad-free, Extra CrushTime games.
How much does Happn cost in the US?
The cheapest premium tier costs $24.99/mo in the US. That is the lowest effective monthly rate, usually on a longer plan; single-month plans cost more.
Who owns Happn?
Happn is owned by Independent (no parent company on record). That makes it one of the few apps here with no parent conglomerate.
Has Happn had a data breach?
No cited data-breach incidents are on record for Happn.
What is Happn's App Store rating?
On the Apple App Store, Happn holds 4.35 out of 5 from 48,535 ratings.