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 do tinder and Bumble make money?

Tinders Chief Financial officer told the New York Times that 70% of Tinders revenue comes from subscriptions. Meanwhile, Bumble said boosted its average revenue per paying user (ARPPU) from $15 in 2019 to $18 through September 2020.

How does tinder make its money?

Tinder generates almost all of its revenue from subscriptions. Swidler says that Tinder Gold — the premium subscription service it rolled out last year gives users more features for $14.99 a month — is a big reason that sales are up.