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Dating apps may have reached their peak with Gen Z. Here’s why

The Matchmaking market Worldwide is experiencing significant growth and development. Customer preferences: Customers in the Matchmaking market are increasingly looking for personalized and efficient services that can help them find compatible partners. They are seeking platforms that offer advanced algorithms and data-driven matching techniques to ensure higher success rates. Additionally, customers are also demanding more diverse options, such as niche matchmaking services catering to specific interests or demographics. Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the Matchmaking market is the increasing use of technology and online platforms. With the rise of smartphones and internet connectivity, more people are turning to online matchmaking services to find their ideal partners.

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Not too long ago, the notion of meeting a partner online was frowned upon. Today, a growing number of young Singaporeans are finding Mr or Ms Right via dating apps — sometimes in a matter of a few clicks and swipes. Following recommendations from friends who had found their partners online, Ms Peh decided to give dating apps a shot several months after her break-up. Over two weeks, she went on five separate dates with men whom she got to know via the Paktor dating app. Among them was Mr Andrew Chia, a bank analyst and part-time swim coach who was about a decade older than her.

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The increasing cost of dating apps, matchmaking services and, for those looking for an even bigger edge, love coaching can require singles to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars in pursuit of finding a partner — and that's before the first date. Although most apps operate on a so-called "freemium" model, upgrades and premium features that dating services claim will your boost success rate can greatly increase expenses. Popular dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, The League and others still offer free versions, but charge users for additional features the companies promise will deliver better experiences — and more desirable romantic prospects — as the services look to monetize their platforms. That allows users to "like" an unlimited number of prospects, see who likes them and be more choosy about prospective matches. Hinge notes that it offers a free membership along with it calls "cost-effective" subscriptions.

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Singapore’s leading dating app Tinder draws more socialisers than serious daters: YouGov survey

The survey, conducted by market research firm YouGov in January, involved a sample of 1, Singapore residents that was representative along age, gender and ethnic lines. The survey found that only 24 per cent of respondents have ever used an online dating app. Among the dating apps used, Tinder emerged as the front runner, with 59 per cent of dating app users having used the platform. Only 41 per cent of the surveyed Tinder users expressed interest in finding a future spouse through the app, while 54 per cent said they were looking for a serious or exclusive relationship. Respondents could indicate interest in finding more than one kind of relationship.

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