Best Dating Apps For Long Distance Relationship
Long-distance dating sites have leveraged technology to change the dating landscape drastically. You no longer need to pursue your crush at bars, clubs, shopping complexes, university campuses or in their neighborhoods!
Jul 15, 2014 - If you and your sweetheart live miles apart, then you ought to have a peek at my list of the best apps for long distance relationships. Here are my picks for the best apps for long distance relationships and most can also be useful for lovers close together, too!
If you are looking for a long-distance relationship, all you need to do is to find a genuine website, fill in your details, list your partner preferences and hit the search button. In a matter of seconds, you will see hundreds (or even thousands) of matching profiles.
We take you a step closer to your relationship by presenting a review of six long-distance relationship sites, like AmoLatina.
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- Like most popular dating apps, Bumble is free to download for iOS or Android, and you can create a profile, swipe through your card stack, and exchange messages without paying for the privilege. There are also two premium subscriptions available.
- Best Apps for Long-Distance Relationship Couples Thanks to these apps, however, you can stay connected with your most precious ones, irrespective of distance. With 24 hours of chat features, picture sharing, voice notes, and even video calls.
- Apps for Long Distance Relationship Partners: This section includes the apps that will be more useful to those people who live in a different city, or (God forbid) different countries. Apps for Married Couples: This section is more suitable for married people and centers around finance and family-friendly activity apps amongst others.
AfricanDate.com
If you are looking to date people of African origin, this is the website to go to. Known the world over for its authenticity, it has more than 130,000 monthly visitors from around the world.
The signup form is really short and you can skip that by opting to sign in with Google. There is a manual verification process to check profile details that makes sure the profiles are genuine.
AfricanDate has a cool communication feature, where your messages will be translated to the recipient’s native language and vice versa. What’s more, there’s a translator option available for telephone conversations as well, although it comes at a price.
Signing up is free but you need to become a paid member and get a subscription to do anything meaningful, including communication.
Each activity (sending a message, sending physical gifts, etc.) has a different cost and you use credits to pay for them. A 20-credit pack is the smallest ($15.99) and the largest is 1000 credits ($399).
AsianDate.com
This is another regional offering from Anastasia International and it is easy to notice from the layout.
The member statistics are not public but a majority of them belong to popular Asian countries such as:
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- India
- China
- The Philippines
Besides registration, the search function, and downloading the mobile app, the following functions are free as well:
- Sending or receiving one photo through Email Correspondence
- Sending a Love Note
- Ice-breaker chats to members you haven’t communicated with yet
Premium features such as communicating via Live Chat or Video Chat require purchasing credits.
The moment you register, you will get lots of notifications, tempting you to initiate a conversation, send gifts, make a telephone call, etc. to gorgeous looking ladies.
Like with AfricanDate.com, each activity has a different cost. For example:
- Live Chat costs 1 credit per minute
- Video Chat costs up to 6 credits per minute
- Sending/Viewing photos or vidoes of other members costs 15 credits
You can also check sites like DatingInspector.com for more international dating site reviews.
EuroDate.com
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The site is in its third decade of operation and boasts of a member base spanning 23 countries, though it is primarily for people looking to date Europeans.
You’ll notice the signature design of an Anastasia International website. There is a very short registration form, which can be skipped if you want to sign in with your Google account.
The best part is that there are no ads to keep bothering you, but some users may find the repeated email notifications irritating.
The site has a profile verification process in place but given that members need to do it themselves, it may be easy for fakes to find their way through.
Though the paid membership promises a better experience, many users have doubts about the legitimacy of the site. Some of them are even going to the extent of calling it a fake website.
This is mainly because:
- Users are dissatisfied with the cost of the services .
- They don’t like the fact that there’s no guarantee they’ll get a date.
AnastasiaDate.com
AnastasiaDate describes itself as “the leading international dating service that connects you with people from around Europe.”
Operational since March 1993, the site has over 20 million users. An interesting aspect of the member profile is that most of the male members are from North America and females are from Eastern European countries such as Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Many singles recommend it as a genuine long-distance relationship website for those who believe love cannot be restricted by boundaries. There is a rare female majority, accounting for 61% of total members.
Three-way telephone calls (with translator services) and a provision to send actual gifts to your partner make it truly stand out among other international dating sites.
The mobile app (for Android devices only) is a definite plus, as it makes dating for busy professionals even easier.
Member profiles are detailed and you can communicate in many ways:
- Live Chat
- Video Calls (CamShare)
- direct calls (Call Me)
You can also exchange photographs and videos.
Free membership is restricted to registration and browsing member profiles.
Given the detailed member profiles, safety badges, 360-degree videos, and many such features, it is worthwhile to consider paying $9.99 a month for unlocking additional features.
However, do keep in mind that it does not cover all the features, for which you’ll need to buy additional credits.
ChinaLove.com
If you are looking for long-distance relationship dating sites that accepts diversity, ChinaLove is worth giving a try.
Even though there is an obvious focus on people with Chinese origin, it has members from all across the world looking for a partner with a Chinese connection.
The short registration form follows the template of the sister sites of Anastasia International and there are no personal or obligatory questions.
We strongly recommend having a few video sessions with your partner before meeting in person, as there have been quite a few complaints accusing the site of deploying fake people to chat posing as ladies in the profile pics.
Membership follows a credit-based structure. You need 10 credits to send a mail, 15 for sending/receiving photographs, and a video session will cost up to 6 credits per minute.
ArabianDate.com
Following the trend of other long-distance dating sites from Anastasia International, ArabianDate.com’s layout has a predictable design and registration template. It is focused on people seeking Arabian partners and is open to same-gender relationships.
There is no dearth of nice-looking girls, though many members have cast aspersions on their genuineness. The site has done its best to lay these concerns to rest by including a “Dating Securely” tab right on the home page. It has some useful tips on protecting your identity and financials.
The standard membership lets you sign up, browse profiles and express interest in people for free. However, any form of direct communication requires paid membership which comes in the following options:
- Gold: $29.98/month; $60 for 3 months
- Platinum: $34.99/month; $69.99 for 3 months
If you do not need a translation feature, the Gold subscription offers great value for money.
Tips for Long-Distance Dating
The Internet has bridged the geographical boundaries between people but communication via the virtual mediums has its challenges. As you are miles away from your partner, it is important to pay attention to little things to ensure your relationship stays healthy and continues to grow.
Communicate
This goes without saying but people often take it casually. You might be texting all day but it is important to communicate one-on-one every day as well.
If you can do it over the video, thee’s nothing like it! This goes a long way in making up for lack of physical intimacy and bridging those emotional divides that keep creeping in.
Date Virtually
Watch your favorite movie online over a video and screen sharing session or set up a candle-lit dinner at your respective places. Let your creativity take over and show your partner how important that time is for you by coming up with thoughtful concepts/games/conversations for your virtual dates.
Send Cards, Letters and Surprise Gifts
Handwritten letters have their charm – something an email or IM will never have. Surprising your partner with cute little gifts periodically (on birthdays, anniversaries, or otherwise) will also keep your relationship healthy.
It does not have to be expensive. It just shows how much time you spent thinking about him/her. Your partner feels the excitement of opening a letter or a present, which is a feeling nothing can match!
Look Forward to Reuniting
Most partners enter into a long-distance relationship being fully aware of how long it will last. Even if those plans change, keep talking about the time when the period of separation will be over and you can be back together again. If the separation is too long, plan to meet in between.
Be Safe
Given that emotions can often get the better of one’s ability to think straight when matters of the heart are involved, you should be careful in interacting with people online. If the relationship is new and you have never met your online chat partner, make sure you have done enough video calls to establish trust before you start sending expensive LDR birthday gifts. Take it slow and make sure the love is mutual.
Those who shun long-distance relationships clearly don't know the power of true love — or of the digital era. Apps every long-distance couple should use can keep you and your paramour connected across cities, states, oceans, or planets, once space-travel technology catches up. And while I can neither report on any technological developments nor offer you a lesson on the science of time warps, I can point you in the direction of phone apps that will make your beloved seem at least a little closer — something that can come in particularly handy if your LDR isn't always LD.
Sometimes being two towns over seems like it could justify use of those animatronic pillows that makes it seem like your lover is spooning you when they physically can't. My college boyfriend lived off a different subway line than me and though we resided in the same borough of New York City, when we occupied our separate abodes I would spend that time penning love letters to him like he was oceans away.
'Nurturing the emotional connection in a long-distance relationship is crucial for you and your partner. It must be reciprocal and each one of you needs to demonstrate that your love can grow even with the miles that separate you,' dating and relationship coach, Fran Greene LCSW tells Bustle.
Thanks to technology, we can date via the camera. 'The best thing I say for long distance couples is to have FaceTime or Skype dates,' Karenna Alexander, a matchmaker and dating coach, tells Bustle. 'That way you can see one another, it's like a date, only not in real life. It will keep the connection strong,' she says, adding that it's important to see each other IRL when you can.
Having your person far from your embrace is hard on the heart. These apps can shorten the distance while you wait for the next reunion.
Couple
Dubbed the 'App for Two,' Couple allows long-distance lovers to contribute to the same, private timeline. Features include a shared calendar so that you two can digitally circle your reunion date with a splash of heart-eye emojis. In addition to sharing a calendar, you can also ~feel the touch~ of your loved one with Thumbkiss. Sketching in real time together in the Live Sketch feature is another exciting way to feel close when you can't physically hold hands.
Between
Make the countdown official for when your boo flies to your city to see you with a celebratory tracking calendar that will store all those special dates you look forward to. With Between, there are a lot of ways to fill the space ~between~ you two. The app creates a private channel for couples to store their favorite memories, allows them to design their chat space with sweet stickers. When you're miles and miles from a kiss, this app can make things seem more intimate and involved than a phone call.
Kast
You know that TV show you always watched together? And watching without them somehow feels wrong? Well, cocoon yourself in your favorite pile of blankets and open the Kast app, formerly known as Rabbit. Your loved one can join you as the app syncs whatever your watching so you can watch together miles apart without spoilers. Much easier than than going, 'OK press play in 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... NOW!'
Without
The cool thing about Without is that it totally gets your longing while also respecting that you are two busy people operating in a chaotic world. And, according to Greene, it's very important to let your partner know that you miss them. 'Tell each other that you miss them. It is so important to let each other know that you truly miss being with them in person. At the same time, it is equally important to reassure your partner that you understand why you have to be separated at this time,' Greene explains to Bustle.
Best Dating Apps For Long Distance Relationships
That's why the single tap selfie-notes is so great. Remind your lover that you're thinking about them throughout the havoc of your day's schedule with surprise sweet nothings and picture. When you're missing their face, open Without, swoon at their latest message and go about your day.
I have witnessed long distance relationships make it to marriage by way of WhatsApp. This staple app allows for calls, messaging, and leaving voice recordings. These simple features make it the choice way of communication when you're in New York and your soulmate is in Tel Aviv.
TouchNote
Get all romantic and old fashioned with TouchNote. The app turns your personal pictures into postcards and sends them to your loved one with a personal message so that you have something other than texts to show your grandchildren one day. Greene tells Bustle that a good way to sustain a long-distance relationship is by engaging in 'random acts of caring.' She suggests sending a gift in the mail and even 'mail a card that expresses how much you care.' Good thing TouchNote works to make that happen!
1-800-Flowers
Who doesn't enjoy a surprise flower delivery? 1-800-Flowers figures that ~someone~ you know might be interested in displaying a bouquet of flowers on their desk. Just pick your bae's favorite flower and tap your phone screen to make a delivery. All of this can be handled between checking emails. It's. That. Simple. To. Make. Someone's. Day.
LokLok
If you're an Android user and you're in a long distance relationship, you have to get LokLok. The creative app allows lovers to send messages using sketches created on your lock screen. When they open their phone your sweet doodle will appear which you can rest assured ~drew~ a beaming smile across their face.
HeyTell
HeyTell gets that sometimes you just want to hear the angelic voice of your beloved. And that sometimes you have so much to say your thumbs can't keep up with your thoughts. This is perfect for when you can't get to the phone.
We-Connect
Sometimes you need intimacy-intimacy and that doesn't help when your partner is 4,000 miles from your bedroom. We-Connect gets that sexual frustration and works to keep things sexy beyond FaceTime and phone calls and dirty texts — with vibrations. Once you're both connected to the app, your lover can control the vibrations you're enjoying and you two can feel a little closer than you actually are.
Journey
It's important to stay on top of your mental health when the distance begins to weigh on you. Keeping a journal with the Journey app is a way to keep track of what you're grateful for, remind yourself of how bad-ass and independent you are as well as offer a space to vent those feelings when you need to air out frustration. Focusing on your own well-being is a way to make your relationship sustainable when you're faced with challenges. Such as, distance.
Lovedays
Lovedays, available on both iTunes and Google Play, allows you both to see an active count down to important events. Think your anniversary, vacations, weddings, as well as the next time you'll get to see other for a long weekend. Check it every day, and you'll know it's only 52 more days until you'll be running across an airport, and jumping into each other's arms. (Aww, romance.)
Rave
You know when you hear the perfect song, and the only thing that would make it better would be listening with your S.O.? That's what you can do with Rave, an app that allows you sync your tunes up with your partner. If you're more in a movie mood, you can always watch YouTube or Netflix together and, as the app says, 'never watch alone again.'
Happy Couple
Happy Couple is a quiz app that allows you to, well, quiz each other. It's a great way to strengthen your relationship, learn new things, and spend time together.
All you do is answer five short questions a day, and the rest is up to you. Discuss each other's answers, and use that as a jumping off point to have deeper convos about the future, what you both want, etc.
Dreamdays
Dreamdays is another count-down app (just to give you options) that allows you set important dates, and see how many days you have left to go before they arrive. Set this one for big events, like the day you're moving in together, or small events, like when you'll hop on FaceTime for a long-distance date.
NUJJ
NUJJ is quite possibly the cutest app ever. If you're thinking about your partner, simply pick up your phone and give it a little shake. And on their end, they'll receive a little vibration
That is, also, why it might be the sexiest app ever. Use your imagination to see how this one may help keep the romance alive.
Idealationship for Couples
As mentioned above, LD couples are often extra strong, all thanks to the work they have to do to stay connected. And yet this app, called Idealationship for Couples, can make you feel that much closer.
It helps you 'improve,' 'discover,' and 'track' certain areas of your relationship, such as strengthening your communication, or prioritizing each other more often. It's the perfect reminder when you're for away.
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