She often struggles to start conversations on apps like Bumble, where photo-only profiles are allowed (though not encouraged). Our 64-year-old tester Diana King says she felt more confident on dates with men from eHarmony, knowing they had similar interests, preferences, and dating intentions-plus, she didn't get caught in the "pen pal" stage trying to learn if they would be compatible.įinally, deputy commerce editor Braelyn Wood was pleasantly surprised by the amount of effort put into the profiles. She also disliked that the app asked you to disclose income as part of the matching process. Our tester Kathleen Wong said eHarmony "feels like the place to go when you feel tired of the so-called endless options on other apps, like Tinder or Hinge, and don't want to waste your time." She found the app was essentially useless without a paid membership, but felt it offered a few unique features that stand out in the crowded app space, such as compatibility scores.Īnother app reviewer, Kesiena Boom, M.S., noted the app feels geared towards traditional monogamous values-which didn't mesh well with the writer who was seeking an open marriage.