HER Review

HER vs mainstream swipe apps is the real comparison, and HER is a dating and community platform for queer women and non-binary people. Our verdict after active testing is that it's still one of the strongest queer-first spaces, mostly because moderation and identity filters feel built for this audience instead of bolted on later. Best for: queer women seeking dating plus local community events in one app. We tested in March 2026. We built fresh profiles, checked event feeds in three US cities, and compared message flow against Tinder and Feeld. HER's differentiator is context: event listings, community posts, and identity detail fields sit beside dating profiles, so conversation starts with more than selfies. Report handling was faster than what we saw on Tinder during the same week. As of March 2026, HER reported approximately 10 million registered users on its platform, making it the largest dedicated queer women's dating app by membership count in our comparison set. Real talk: in smaller cities, the deck thins out quickly, and you'll see repeated profiles unless you widen distance filters. Starts at $24.99/month. Annual billing is $199.99, while the free tier still allows profile browsing, matching, and messaging with limits. Premium adds filters, visibility boosts, and extra interaction controls. At $24.99 monthly, it's more expensive than Feeld's paid tier, but you get queer-specific social features that Feeld doesn't prioritize. Cancellation is handled through Apple App Store or Google Play subscription settings, so billing terms are visible before renewal. Best for people who want queer dating plus community touchpoints, including local meetups and identity-aware profile prompts. Skip this if you only want fast casual matches with maximum volume. Lex works better for text-first community conversations, while Hinge usually has deeper mainstream user pools in suburban areas. If kink and non-monogamy are your priority, Feeld gives more explicit preference controls. HTTPS is active, profile verification is available, and moderation rules are public, which supports an 8/10 safety score in our review. Billing is transparent on the subscription checkout screens, and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Look, the biggest downside is paywall pressure - after a week, many useful filters sit behind premium. Final verdict: if queer context matters more than raw swipe volume, HER is still worth your time.