About this Video

• Video Title: The Reality of Dating Apps for the Average Guy | 3 Months Experiment
• Channel: Rey Arty
• Speakers: Rey Arty
• Duration: 00:11:31

Introduction

This video documents a three-month experiment by the creator, Rey Arty, testing the efficacy of three major dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge) in finding a girlfriend as an "average" man. He details his experiences and results, offering a candid review of each platform.

Key Takeaways

• Tinder Review: Extremely poor results. Many likes per day, but low match rate, few conversations, and high ghosting rate. Many fake profiles and bots. Primarily geared toward short-term relationships. Rated 2/10.
• Bumble Review: Slightly better than Tinder. Longer conversations with more substance, but still a low match rate and ghosting. Some AI profiles detected. The requirement for women to initiate contact resulted in generic opening messages. Rated 5/10.
• Hinge Review: Similar low match rate to the other apps. Longer conversations than Tinder. Perceived as a more skill-based app where profile quality significantly impacts results. The app's ELO ranking system matches users with similar profiles, heavily influencing success. Rated as a competitive matchmaking game. Rated below 2/10.
• Overall Dating App Conclusion: The creator concludes that dating apps are a waste of time and energy for average men, unless they possess significant advantages in looks, status, or wealth. He suggests alternative strategies for meeting potential partners.

The creator suggests several strategies for improving results on dating apps, including:

• Professional photoshoots.
• Nicheing down one's target audience.
• Crafting well-thought-out prompts to encourage engagement.

He notes that these strategies might increase one's chances of getting above-average results.