How do dating apps make money? Subscriptions: users pay a fee for using the app for a certain period of time. Ads: apps generate money by selling space for ads to third-party companies. Premium plans: users pay a fee to unlock additional features.

How much money do dating apps make?

Global Dating App RevenueYearRevenue2017$2.05 billion2018$2.23 billion2019$2.52 billion2020$3.08 billion2 more rows

How do apps like Bumble make money?

Bumble is free to download and free to use for its primary features, which weve discussed above. However, the app does generate revenue from special premium features, bought in either one-time purchases or through a subscription.