Hily
12 countries · DateAtlas score 4/5
DateAtlas editorial average across the countries we track — our opinion, not the official app-store rating.
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Hily is a gamified dating app with a vertical scroll feed, pull-down-to-like gesture, and comment-on-photo mechanic. Profiles include 6 photo slots plus an optional live video cover, prompt-based questions, and interest pills across music, sports, food, and values. Two paid tiers gate nearly everything — even the standard Premium restricts Unblurs and Major Crushes to zero per day.
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At a Glance
Countries
12
DateAtlas Score
4/5
Our editorial average, not the app-store rating
Price Range
$7.99 - $24.99
per month
Top Country
PolandWhat Users Say
Hily markets itself as 'Date As You Are' but leans heavily into gamification and tiered upselling. The UI encourages commenting directly on specific photos or prompt answers rather than just swiping, which is a strong engagement mechanic. Gesture-based photo verification (copy a hand pose) adds trust, and in-app video calling is available. The Ick or Click compatibility quiz is a unique 5-minute feature that scores you against other users. However, the monetization is aggressive: Premium (€11.99/week) still gives 0 Unblurs and 0 Major Crushes per day, pushing users to Premium+ (€26.99/week) or microtransaction bundles. Advanced filters, global search, incognito mode, and ad removal all require paid plans. LGBTQ+ support is basic — non-binary is a first-class option but there are no dedicated community features or pride signals.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comment directly on specific photos or prompts — encourages personal openers
- Gesture-based photo verification (live hand pose check)
- In-app video calling available
- Ick or Click compatibility quiz with visual match score
- Live video cover option for profile (looping video/Live Photo)
- Explicit filter hides offensive messages by default
- Verified-only profile toggle in discovery
Cons
- Extremely aggressive monetization — Premium still gates core features to 0/day
- Premium+ at €26.99/week is one of the most expensive dating apps
- Advanced search filters require paid subscription
- Welcome offer bundles use dark patterns (€2.89 'discounted from €37.99')
- No dedicated LGBTQ+ features or pride signals
- Ads shown to free users
Pricing
Hily 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 12 countries where Hily is tracked.
Country Coverage
All 12 countries where Hily is tracked.