In February 2013, the Hinge app went live, quickly pivoting from desktop to mobile to capture the smartphone boom alongside Tinder (which had launched just six months earlier). Yet being part of the first wave of mobile dating apps would be both Hinges magic and its burden.

Are Tinder and Hinge connected?

Match, the companys original app, which is available in 25 countries. Tinder, which lets users swipe through potential matches. Hinge, an app focused on finding relationships. Upward, a Christian dating app for Gen Z and millennials.

Does Bumble own Hinge?

Match Group, Inc. is an American internet and technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It owns and operates the largest global portfolio of popular online dating services including Tinder, Match.com, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, Ship, and OurTime totalling over 45 global dating companies.

How much is Hinge founder worth?

Justin McLeods net worth is $1.2 millions. His vision and talent has helped McLeod find success.