Best Christian Dating Apps in 2026: 9 Apps Compared

Upward is our pick for most Christian singles who want an app that feels modern but takes marriage seriously. It describes itself as built for modern courtship, and profiles let you choose Core Values and add a Marriage Timeline so matches can see where you are headed.

One distinctive feature is Chivalry Mode, in which men make the first move and women decide what happens next. Matching and chatting are free. Paid Elite memberships add perks such as weekly Super Likes; the US App Store lists Elite options from $17.99 for a week to $71.99 for six months.

The catch is that Upward still runs on swiping, so it can feel fast-paced compared with HOLY or CatholicMatch. Its App Store rating is 4.3 from about 162,000 ratings.

HOLY is the app we would recommend to anyone worried about fake profiles. Its App Store listing says every profile is reviewed by a real person and every member must be selfie-verified. Instead of endless swiping, it introduces a small selection of Christians near you each day. You wave, and if they wave back, you can chat.

The app is made by a married couple and says it is independent and community-supported, with no ads and no outside investors. You can choose dating, friendship or both, and profiles include testimonies and favorite Bible verses. It welcomes anyone who confesses the Nicene Creed, across Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions.

The trade-off is size. A slower, curated app means fewer people to meet, especially outside big cities. An optional HOLY Supporter membership is listed in the App Store at several price points.

Christian Mingle is the name most people know. Run by Spark Networks, it says it has helped Christian singles connect for more than 20 years and adds thousands of new profiles each month. It is a good fit if you want a large pool of people across denominations and levels of practice.

Its current app launched in mid-2025, and the US App Store lists Premium at $49.99 for one month, $104.99 for three months, $149.99 for six months and $179.99 for a year. Longer plans cut the monthly cost a lot.

Be aware of two things. The new app holds a 3.5 rating from only a few hundred ratings so far. And Christian Mingle states in its listing that it does not conduct background checks on members, so take the usual safety steps.

SALT began in the UK and now says it has users in the US, Europe, Latin America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It claims more than a million single Christians, and its listing says you can join, match and message free of charge, which is more than many rivals allow.

Profiles let you describe your faith, and matching works by tapping a heart or skipping. It is a simple, friendly app for people who want a faith-based community without a heavy questionnaire.

Paid features are where it gets expensive. The US App Store lists SALT subscriptions from $13.99 a week up to $199.99 a year, plus extras like Highlight Profile and Unblur Likes. Stick with the free tier until you know the local community is active. The member count is the company's own figure.

CDFF (Christian Dating Friendship Fellowship) is aimed at conservative Christians who want a lot for free. It has been running since 2007, and its listing says the free service is comprehensive, with an optional paid upgrade for an ad-free experience and more profile visibility.

The moderation promise is a plus. CDFF says its moderators work around the clock to keep scammers and fake profiles out, and it positions itself as a place for fellowship and friendship as well as dating.

The trade-off is polish. The free app shows ads, and the design is plainer than Upward or HOLY. Upgrade pricing in the App Store varies widely between plans and sales, so check the price shown in the app.

CatholicMatch is built for one goal: helping Catholics find someone to marry. Its listing says it is free to join, match and message, that every profile and photo is reviewed by its team, and that it focuses on sacramental marriage rather than casual dating. Profiles ask faith questions that matter to practicing Catholics.

Premium is clearly priced in the App Store listing: $29.99 for one month, $89.99 for six months or $119.99 for twelve months. The annual plan works out to about $10 per month.

If you are not Catholic, or are open to dating across denominations, a broader app will give you more options. Its App Store rating is 3.9 from about 4,600 ratings.

ChristianCafe is one of the oldest Christian dating sites, connecting singles since 1999. Its standout feature is a 10-day free trial in which you can actually message people, not just browse profiles. That is a fair way to judge whether there are enough active members near you.

The company is Christian owned and says more than 25,000 marriages have resulted, a figure we could not verify. Features include detailed search, winks, messaging and seeing who viewed your profile.

The downside is the app. It holds a 2.25 rating from only 56 ratings in the US App Store, and membership prices there range from $39.99 for a month to $119.99 for a year, depending on the plan. Many members use the website instead.

eharmony is not a Christian app, but it suits Christians who want a serious relationship and a larger pool of people. Its matching is built on a long compatibility questionnaire, and you can share your faith and what you are looking for on your profile.

A free basic account lets you see matches, while paid plans add full messaging. Prices in the US App Store range widely by length and tier, with some multi-month plans above $200.

The trade-off is that faith is one factor among many. If you want everyone you meet to share your beliefs, a Christian-only app is a better fit.

Hinge is the mainstream option for Christians who want the biggest pool of people. Profiles show religion, and you can set a religion preference to see more people who share your faith. Its prompt-based profiles make it easy to mention church, a favorite verse or how faith shapes your life.

The app is free to use, with paid Hinge and Hinge+ subscriptions for extras; the US App Store lists them from $14.99. Hinge has about 1.1 million ratings and a 4.4 average.

The obvious catch: it is not a Christian community, so you will see many people who do not share your values, and making religion a strict dealbreaker requires a paid plan.