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
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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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Hily FAQ
Is Hily free to use?
Yes. Hily offers a usable free tier with basic matching and messaging. A premium subscription unlocks extras like advanced filters, unlimited likes, and visibility boosts. Premium pricing in the countries we track ranges from $7.99 to $24.99 per month.
Is Hily safe?
Hily averages a safety score of 7.2/10 across the 12 countries we track. That's an acceptable baseline, but you should still meet matches in public places and tell a friend where you're going. Hily also offers profile verification, which helps reduce fake accounts.
Does Hily have video chat?
Yes. Hily supports in-app video calls so you can verify your match and have a conversation before meeting in person.
In how many countries does Hily work?
Hily is tracked by DateAtlas in 12 countries. The app's strongest market is Poland with a usage score of 5/10.
Is Hily popular in Poland?
Hily has a moderate presence in Poland with a usage score of 5/10. Local apps may have a larger following.
What kind of dating is Hily best for?
Based on its feature set and audience, Hily is best described as: Casual, Verified Profiles, Video Chat, Swipe-Based, Free Tier. Pick it if those vibes match what you're looking for.
Does Hily verify profiles?
Yes. Hily supports photo or ID verification, which helps you spot real users and avoid catfishing scams.
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Country Coverage
All 12 countries where Hily is tracked.
Country Coverage
All 12 countries where Hily is tracked.
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