Happn
18 countries · DateAtlas score 3.3/5
DateAtlas editorial average across the countries we track — our opinion, not the official app-store rating.
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Happn is a location-based dating app that shows you people you have physically crossed paths with within a 250-meter radius. Its core mechanic turns real-world near-misses into potential matches: when two users mutually like each other a 'Crush' is formed, unlocking messaging, audio calls, and time-limited video chat.
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At a Glance
Countries
18
DateAtlas Score
3.3/5
Our editorial average, not the app-store rating
Price Range
$7.99 - $24.99
per month
Top Country
FranceUser Ratings
What Users Say
Happn offers a genuinely novel premise among dating apps — matching you with people you have already been near in real life, which can make first dates feel less like meeting a stranger. The crossed-paths timeline, CrushTime guessing game, and AI-powered 'Perfect Date' venue suggestions add playful touches that set it apart from swipe-factory competitors. Free users can browse, like, and message matches, but Premium ($10–25/month depending on plan length) unlocks crucial features like seeing who liked you, unlimited likes, Invisible Mode, advanced filters, and pre-match FlashNotes. The main drawbacks are a smaller user base than Tinder or Bumble (making it far less useful outside major cities), limited LGBTQ+ inclusivity with only male/female gender options and straight/gay/bisexual orientations, and persistent reports of bot and spam accounts despite AI-powered verification. Safety controls are decent — approximate-only location display, Invisible Zones for home and work, video-based profile certification, and in-app calling — but the always-on GPS tracking may unsettle privacy-conscious users. (AI-researched summary — not verified from hands-on review.)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique crossed-paths mechanic surfaces people you actually encounter in daily life
- Generous free tier allows browsing, liking, matching, and messaging without paying
- AI-powered profile verification with video selfie reduces catfishing risk
- Invisible Zones let you hide your location at home, work, or other sensitive places
- In-app video and audio calls keep your phone number private
- Spotify and Instagram integration adds personality depth to profiles
- AI 'Perfect Date' feature suggests first-date venues based on shared interests
Cons
- Much smaller user base than Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge — limited outside major cities
- Very limited LGBTQ+ support: only male/female genders, no non-binary or trans options
- Always-on GPS tracking raises privacy concerns even with approximate location display
- Bot and spam accounts remain common despite verification features
- Proximity-only discovery ignores shared interests, values, or personality compatibility
- No location-change or travel feature to browse users in other cities
Pricing
Happn pricing breakdown
Detailed per-tier pricing with features for every subscription level is a DateAtlas Pro feature. Premium across the countries we track ranges from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.
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Country Coverage
All 18 countries where Happn is tracked.
Country Coverage
All 18 countries where Happn is tracked.
| Country | Usage | Safety | Premium | Play Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8/10 | 7/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Portugal | 6/10 | 7/10 | $24.99 | 3.3 |
| Colombia | 6/10 | 6/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Brazil | 6/10 | 6/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Spain | 6/10 | 7/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Argentina | 6/10 | 7/10 | $14.99 | 3.3 |
| Italy | 6/10 | 7/10 | $17.99 | 3.3 |
| Mexico | 5/10 | 6/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Poland | 5/10 | 7/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Belgium | 5/10 | 7/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Netherlands | 5/10 | 7/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Turkey | 5/10 | 7/10 | $7.99 | 3.3 |
| Denmark | 4/10 | 8/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| Norway | 4/10 | 8/10 | $21.99 | 3.3 |
| South Africa | 4/10 | 6/10 | $9.99 | 3.3 |
| Sweden | 4/10 | 8/10 | $19.99 | 3.3 |
| United States | 4/10 | 6/10 | $9.99 | 3.3 |
| Dominican Republic | 3/10 | 6/10 | $12.99 | 3.3 |