Tinder vs Bumble—which one is best for you?

It's a clash of the love titans: Tinder vs Bumble, which is the dating app for you? In recent years, more and more of us have taken to finding romance and connection through our

phones, thanks to the best dating apps available for our perusal. Tinder and Bumble are two of the most popular options, but among fellow digital matchmakers like Hinge and

Thursday, which one should you actually bother downloading? Both Tinder and Bumble serve one purpose: to help you find your "soulmate." And while they share some similarities,

they also have striking differences, such as gender range, messaging options and age ranges. These differences change the user experience, and some are notable enough to affect the

way in which you might find love. So, which dating app wins in the Tinder vs Bumble debate, and which might be more suited to you and your dating preferences? Here is a close

comparison of the two apps and our verdict to help you decide the app worth your attention...Tinder vs Bumble—how do the apps compare?1. User profilesYour profile can be a

make-or-break factor in the world of online dating, so it's one of the most important aspects of any app. Many require their users to fill in long forms and provide extensive

information about themselves to help them find their match. This is exactly what both Tinder and Bumble do, though there are some differences in the way they allow you to portray

yourself via your profile.Tinder asks for the basics, including your photo, name, gender (and sexual preference), age (and age preference in a partner), and search radius. It also

asks for contact information, such as your email and phone number. Bumble also asks for the same information, with a few exceptions—it is ever so slightly more accommodating to

different gender preferences and identities. For example, on Bumble, you can type in your own gender identity and sexual preference, but on Tinder, you can only type in your own

gender identity and not your sexual identity. However, both apps do have a list of both sexual orientation and gender identity to choose from.Whatever app you choose, it is always

advisable (and one of our biggest online dating tips) to keep your profile short and sweet to avoid overwhelming a potential match with too much information!(Image credit: Getty

Images)2. Privacy and securityThe online dating world is fun and exciting, but it certainly has its shortcomings. Some users—women, in particular—can be concerned about creepy

people following or messaging them online. While some apps are sloppy with security, Tinder and Bumble both do a good job of keeping their users safe. Tinder requires both users