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Owned by Match GroupBest for selective, application-based dating (pricey)
The League sells application-gated exclusivity at up to $99.99/mo, yet it's a Match Group app like Tinder and Hinge.
Key facts
Owner: Match Group.
Free tier: The League's free tier is rated Crippled; you cannot message your matches without paying.
Cost: The cheapest premium tier costs $19.99/mo in the US.
App Store rating: On the Apple App Store, The League holds 4.21 out of 5 from 54,304 ratings. source
Safety: No cited data-breach incidents are on record for The League.
The League sells exclusivity: you apply, you wait, and you pay a lot. It is aimed at career-driven daters who want a curated, application-gated pool rather than the open field of the mainstream apps.
Two facts frame it. Its headline membership runs up to $99.99 a month, among the most expensive here, and despite the exclusive branding it is owned by Match Group, the same company behind Tinder and Hinge. Verification badges and in-app video are its safety pitch.
Don't assume the $99.99 headline is the price of entry. A far cheaper League Monthly Dues tier runs $19.99, and only the concierge-heavy Premium climbs to $99.99, so most members should start on Dues. The bigger filter is geography: waitlists run long outside major metros, so if you're not in a big US city, the wait and thin pool make it a skip.
US position: Deliberately small invite/waitlist-gated base in major US metros; niche exclusive positioning [src]
Pricing (US)
| Tier | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| League Monthly Dues | 19.99 USD | Lower-cost monthly membership per App Store IAP [src] |
| Premium Membership (1 month) | 99.99 USD | Headline membership up to $99.99/month (also $99.99/week); a-la-carte Tickets/Boost $24.99 [src] |
Cheapest premium floor (cost-to-connect): $19.99/mo
Free tier
- Message matches for free: No
- Free likes/day: not capped / unknown
- Paywalled: expedited waitlist review, more daily prospects, search/filtering, concierge and boosts
Safety & privacy
| Photo verification | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screenshot blocking | — |
| Incognito mode | — |
| Encryption notes | Verification Badges + in-app Video Chat to confirm a match resembles their photos; Match Group Face Check expanding across portfolio in 2026 |
Breach & privacy ledger
No cited data-breach incidents on record.
Feature matrix
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| selective_application | Application/waitlist-based admission; curated selective pool; long waitlists in smaller cities [src] |
| premium_pricing | High-cost model: membership up to $99.99/mo or /week, plus paid boosts/tickets [src] |
| curated_matches | Limited daily curated prospects, Happy Hour drops, concierge, profile stats [src] |
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© The League App, Inc, via the Apple App Store listing — editorial/nominative review use
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Frequently asked questions
Is The League free to use?
The League's free tier is rated Crippled; you cannot message your matches without paying. Paid features include expedited waitlist review, more daily prospects, search/filtering, concierge and boosts.
How much does The League cost in the US?
The cheapest premium tier costs $19.99/mo in the US. That is the lowest effective monthly rate, usually on a longer plan; single-month plans cost more.
Who owns The League?
The League is owned by Match Group. The same company also owns Plenty of Fish, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and 10 more.
Has The League had a data breach?
No cited data-breach incidents are on record for The League.
What is The League's App Store rating?
On the Apple App Store, The League holds 4.21 out of 5 from 54,304 ratings.