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Badoo Software

For global individuals seeking social discovery and dating, prioritizing safety and verified profiles for various relationship goals.

2apps4.5(146.2K)LifestyleSocial Networking

Snapshot

Who is Badoo Software?

Fostering authentic global connections through a safety-first dating environment powered by AI-driven security and verification tools.

Target audience

Global individuals seeking social discoveryDatingPrioritizing safety

Active nemesis

PlentyOfFish

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 1
2
apps
Lifestyle1
Social Networking1

Last updated

Badoo Dating: Meet New People

v5.458.0

4mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Badoo Software?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Global dating and social discovery

Scale

indie

Target audience

Global individuals seeking social discovery and dating, prioritizing safety and verified profiles for various relationship goals.

Origin

A core brand under Bumble Inc. with a mission to bring people closer to love.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 11 updates across 2 active apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a high-intensity development cycle.

Last release 31d agoActive apps 2

Portfolio

What does Badoo Software ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

AI-based Private Detector ensures safety compliance

  • Social connectivity features allow users to meet new people and explore diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Users report: High volume of fake profiles and non-local users disrupts the authentic matching experience
  • The core connection and discovery features provide a fast and detailed way to meet new people
  • Users report that premium subscriptions fail to unlock advertised features, leading to accusations of deceptive billing practices

Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (3)

  • Brazil1 / 1
  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (7)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1
  • Italy1 / 1
  • Netherlands1 / 1
  • Portugal1 / 1
+2 more europe markets
  • Spain1 / 1
  • Sweden1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan1 / 1
  • South Korea1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

BrazilFranceGermanyItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSouth KoreaSpainSwedenUnited States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does Badoo Software compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(2)

PlentyOfFish

known forPlenty of Fish : Dating App

1 app4.3LifestyleSocial Networking

Both apps compete directly for the casual dating market by offering freemium discovery networks, though both currently face severe user retention risks tied to bot saturation and messaging paywalls.

Bumble Holding

known forBumble Dating App: Meet & Date

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Both apps compete directly for the US freemium dating market, with Bumble capturing a higher grossing rank (#4 vs #32) through its distinct women-first messaging mechanic.

Contenders(12)

Match Group Americas

known forMatch Dating App : Chat & Meet

2 apps3.9LifestyleSocial Networking

Positions itself as a more serious, intent-driven alternative to casual swipe-based dating apps.

The Meet Group

known forMeetMe: Go Live & Meet People

1 app3.9LifestyleSocial Networking

MeetMe combines location-based chat with live-streamed creator content, competing for the same time-share as Badoo's social discovery features.

Bloomer

known forHER:Lesbian&Queer LGBTQ Dating

1 app4.4Lifestyle

HER competes with Badoo by carving out a highly specific demographic within the broader dating market, targeting queer women and gender nonconforming users with identity-focused community features.

Feeld

known forFeeld: Dating for the Curious

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Feeld competes for Badoo's casual dating audience by offering a dedicated space for non-monogamous and identity-curious users. While Badoo relies on a broad global network, Feeld captures users seeking specific relationship structures that mainstream filters fail to accommodate.

HAPPN

known forhappn: dating app

1 app4.0Lifestyle

Both apps target the casual dating market using freemium models, but happn competes directly for Badoo's user base by offering hyper-local geographical proximity matching as an alternative to Badoo's global discovery feed.

Hily

known forHily Dating App: Meet. Date.

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Hily competes directly for the casual dating audience by monetizing a freemium model, contrasting Badoo's global network with personality-driven compatibility quizzes.

Hinge

known forHinge Dating App: Match & Date

1 app4.4Lifestyle

Hinge captures higher top-of-funnel volume in the US Lifestyle category (#8 Free vs Badoo's #100 Free) by targeting users seeking long-term relationships through prompt-based profiles.

Ifwe

known forTagged Dating: Chat & Go Live!

1 app4.5Social Networking

Strong integration of live-streaming social features creates a sticky, high-engagement environment for users.

Online Classifieds AG

known forPURE: Open-Minded Dating App

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Both apps compete for users seeking casual dating experiences, but PURE targets the privacy-conscious segment with self-destructing photos and screenshot notifications, contrasting Badoo's high-volume global discovery model.

Quantum Communications Development

known forMeete - Meet New Friends

1 app4.4Lifestyle

Both apps compete directly in the US Lifestyle category for social discovery, overlapping closely in grossing ranks (#32 for Badoo, #25 for Meete) while battling similar user complaints regarding fake profiles.

Tinder

known forTinder Dating App: Date & Chat

1 app3.9Lifestyle

Tinder competes directly for the casual dating audience by offering massive user liquidity, holding the #1 Grossing rank in the US Dating category compared to Badoo's #32 Grossing rank in Lifestyle.

Zoosk

known forZoosk - Social Dating App

1 app3.4Social Networking

Long-standing presence in the market with a focus on behavioral matchmaking algorithms.

Same space(14)

Hyperconnect

known forAzar: Chat, Meet Friends

1 app4.3LifestyleSocial Networking

Azar facilitates global social discovery through interest-based matching, providing a similar utility to Badoo's cross-cultural discovery features.

Skout

known forSkout Dating App & Live Chat

1 app4.4LifestyleSocial Networking

Skout offers proximity-based discovery and live broadcasting, serving as a direct alternative for users seeking both dating and social streaming.

BLK Dating

known forBLK: Black Singles Dating App

1 app4.6Social Networking

Users report: Successfully captures a specific demographic through identity-focused branding and community building.

Boo Enterprises

known forBoo — Dating. Friends. Chat.

2 apps3.9Lifestyle

Boo shifts the discovery paradigm from visual swiping to personality-based matching, attracting users who find Badoo's superficial matching insufficient.

CT IT USA

known forMeetCalls: Video Chat & Calls

1 app0.0Lifestyle

MeetCalls prioritizes face-to-face video interaction, offering a more direct communication path than Badoo's text-heavy discovery.

feels

known forFeels: Meet People Friend Date

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Feels focuses on real-life connections for users under 30, providing a community-driven alternative to Badoo's digital-first discovery.

FlintCast

known forDating and Chat - Evermatch

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Evermatch targets users seeking serious relationships through personalized profiles, contrasting with Badoo's broader casual social focus.

Grindr

known forGrindr - Gay Dating & Chat

1 app4.3Lifestyle

Grindr provides location-based proximity matching for the GBTQ community, overlapping with the general social discovery audience of Badoo.

High Development Mobile Applications

known formeetupnow - meet local singles

1 app3.7Lifestyle

MeetupNow enables real-time local discovery for singles, serving as a high-intent alternative to Badoo's broader social discovery.

Joy Media AG

known forSnoggle: Chat, Meet & Date App

2 apps4.9Lifestyle

Snoggle provides a swipe-based matching interface similar to Badoo, but emphasizes detailed profiles for deeper conversations.

Twelve APP

known forYubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends

1 app4.5Lifestyle

Yubo focuses on real-time interaction for younger users, providing a similar social discovery experience to Badoo but with a younger age skew.

UNEARBY

known forSayHi Chat - Meet New People

1 app4.5Social Networking

Focuses on location-based discovery and chat, serving as a social-first alternative to dating.

VLB

known forWizz App - chat now

1 app4.2Lifestyle

Wizz App targets a younger demographic with age-matched chat and swipe discovery, creating a parallel funnel for social connection.

Waiter dating

known forWaiter: find love by AI

1 app4.8Lifestyle

Waiter uses AI-driven matchmaking to curate three daily profiles, offering a low-volume alternative to Badoo's high-volume swiping.

New entrants(2)

Bumpy

known forBumpy – International Dating

1 app4.3Social Networking

Rapid release cadence and focus on international connections signal an emerging threat in the niche.

Robby rahmataw

known forLavo - Meet New People

1 app0.0Lifestyle

Lavo emphasizes real-time visual interaction to foster authentic connections, competing with Badoo's social discovery utility.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Badoo Software publish?
Badoo Software has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Lifestyle category.
What kind of apps does Badoo Software make?
Badoo Software's portfolio is concentrated in Lifestyle and Social Networking, with an average rating of 4.5/5 across rated apps.
What is Badoo Software's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Badoo Dating: Meet New People is Badoo Software's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Badoo Software's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Badoo Software's apps across 12 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
2
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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Marlvel.ai. “Badoo Software intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/badoo-software-ltd

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