Dating apps aimed at older adults have come and gone over the past decade. Lumen, a well-known app for over-50s, closed in 2020 and its web address now leads to a parked page, so it isn’t included here. What remains is a mix of over-50s apps, a companionship community that explicitly isn’t a dating site, and two large mainstream services that many people in their 60s and 70s use.
Pew Research Center’s 2022 survey found that 13% of Americans 65 and older had ever used a dating site or app, and that 62% of that age group felt online dating was not a safe way to meet people. That caution is reasonable. It’s also why age rules and verification feature prominently below.
All facts were checked on Nov 5, 2026 unless another date is given. Prices are US App Store in-app purchase prices unless noted, and can differ on the web or Google Play.
How these were chosen
Each service had to be live and available to US adults, and either restrict membership to older adults or be a large service with many members over 60 and published pricing. Apps are ordered by fit for someone over 60 looking for companionship or a relationship, starting with those that admit only older members. There are no scores.
Age rules and verification at a glance
| Service | Who can join | Verification | Free to join |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeniorMatch | 50 and older | Members verified before connecting | Yes |
| SilverSingles | 50 and older | Says every visible profile is verified | Yes |
| Stitch | 50 and older | All members verified before communicating | Yes (Limited) |
| OurTime | Aimed at 50+; minimum Couldn’t confirm | Profile moderation, fraud detection | Yes |
| eharmony | 18+ | Couldn’t confirm a verification step | Yes |
| Match | 18+ | Optional video selfie Photo Verification (Nov 5, 2026) | Yes |
1. SeniorMatch
SeniorMatch is a dating and social app that restricts registration to people 50 and older. Its listing says only verified members can contact you and every profile is reviewed. Its help pages say verification usually takes about one working day. On its website you can sign up for “social and dating” or “social only,” which suits people who’d like friendship first. It states that LGBTQ+ members are welcome.
Cost. Free to register and browse. The App Store description lists Premium at $34.99 for one month, $69.99 for three months and $109.99 for six months, while the store’s purchase list on Nov 5, 2026 showed one month at $33.99, plus higher “premium” tiers ($55.00 to $150.00) and a $500.00 “chairman” month.
Good fit if you want an over-50s-only space with verification before anyone can message you. Less suited if you want the largest possible local pool.
2. SilverSingles
SilverSingles is a dating service for singles over 50, and its terms require members to be at least 50. It says every visible profile is verified, a company claim, and states that it doesn’t run background checks.
Cost. Free registration with some features. Subscriptions run one, three or six months; App Store prices were $18.99, $47.99 and $84.99. You can cancel within three business days of subscribing for a refund. After that, payments are non-refundable.
Good fit if you want a 50+ dating service with a modest App Store price. Less suited if you dislike auto-renewing subscriptions.
3. Stitch
Stitch describes itself as a companionship community for anyone over 50, and says plainly that it is “not a dating site.” Some members are looking for romance; many want friends, activity partners or travel companions. Members can join local and online events and interest groups. Everyone must complete a verification check before communicating, which Stitch says also confirms members are 50 and over. Most members are in the US, Australia, the UK and Canada.
Cost. Limited membership is free and lets you attend public events, join public groups and reply to messages. Stitch’s pricing page lists Full membership from $7 a month. Its FAQ lists annual tiers of $60, $120 and $180, and the App Store shows memberships at $59.99 and $139.99, so check the current offer when you sign up.
Good fit if you’d like to meet people through shared activities first and see where it goes. Less suited if you want a straightforward dating app.
4. OurTime
OurTime, from Match Group, is aimed at people over 50 and describes itself as being for daters “50, 65 or beyond.” Free members can build a profile, search, post in Topics and receive daily matches. Premium adds seeing who liked you, read receipts, Boosts and Super Likes.
Cost. App Store prices included 1 Month at $29.99 and $39.99 and 6 Months at $89.99. Couldn’t confirm a formal minimum age of 50 from OurTime’s own pages.
Good fit if you’d like a dedicated over-50s app with a large parent company behind it. Less suited if you expect to message freely without paying.
5. eharmony
eharmony matches people through a detailed compatibility questionnaire and shows a compatibility score. Its App Store listing says messaging after a match requires Premium and every profile must be at least 50% complete. It’s open to adults 18 and over, so your age settings matter.
Cost. App Store purchases listed “eHarmony Basic” at $59.99 to $179.99 and “PREMIUM light” at $179.99 to $349.99, without durations shown. Its terms describe 6, 12 and 24-month plans.
Good fit if you’d like a guided, questionnaire-based approach and plan to stay a while. Less suited if you want a short trial at low cost.
6. Match
Match is the most-used app among online daters 50 and older in Pew’s data. Free members can chat with every match, according to Match’s help center, and paid tiers add more search and visibility features. Members must be 18 or older. Match offers optional Photo Verification by video selfie, and its help center says facial geometry data is deleted within 24 hours.
Cost. App Store prices included 1 Month Standard at $44.99 and a 6 Month Bundle at $129.99. Plans are charged in full upfront.
Good fit if you want a large pool and the option to chat with matches without paying. Less suited if you want an age-restricted community.
Getting the most from any of them
Set up carefully. A recent, clear photo of your face and a few lines about what you enjoy go a long way. Mention what you’re looking for, whether that’s companionship, a travel partner or something more.
Use your preferences. Set the age range and distance to suit you rather than accepting the defaults.
Take your time. Many people in their 60s and 70s prefer a phone call before meeting. That’s sensible and normal.
Protect your money. People 60 and older reported more than $584 million in romance and confidence fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, according to the IC3 annual report. Never send money, gift cards or cryptocurrency to someone you haven’t met. If something feels wrong, the FBI’s Elder Fraud Hotline is 833-372-8311, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline is 877-908-3360.
If you’re comparing the two biggest over-50s services directly, SilverSingles vs OurTime breaks down the differences. For guidance on the dating side of things, see dating in your 60s as a woman or dating over 60 for men.