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App Makers Form Lobbying Group to Challenge Smartphone Manufacturers 
Connected Economy // April 30, 2025

Technology companies Meta, Spotify, Match Group and Garmin have founded a lobbying group that said it will “combat anti-competitive practices by smartphone platform owners.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates
Earnings // May 07, 2024

In a challenging market environment, Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, is reportedly expecting lower than estimated quarterly revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Tech Giants Challenge Apple’s App Store Plans
Apple // March 20, 2024

In a joint legal filing, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X and Match Group have called on a federal judge to reject Apple’s plan for allowing outside payment options in its App Store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tinder Sees Subscriptions Drop as Consumers Pull Back Amid Financial Challenges  
Earnings // January 31, 2024

Tinder is seeing its subscriber counts drop, as ongoing financial challenges put pressure on consumers’ budgets for nonessential services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Dating Apps Test Higher-Priced Tiers to Find Love Amid Decline in Paying Users

August 29, 2023
In a bid to increase revenue and cater to more intentional daters, dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr are testing the waters with higher-priced subscription tiers, with additional features such as unlimited swipes that can increase users’ chances of finding a match. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

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App Makers Form Lobbying Group to Challenge Smartphone Manufacturers 

April 30, 2025
Technology companies Meta, Spotify, Match Group and Garmin have founded a lobbying group that said it will “combat anti-competitive practices by smartphone platform owners.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates

May 07, 2024
In a challenging market environment, Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, is reportedly expecting lower than estimated quarterly revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Tech Giants Challenge Apple’s App Store Plans

March 20, 2024
In a joint legal filing, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X and Match Group have called on a federal judge to reject Apple’s plan for allowing outside payment options in its App Store. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Google Swipes Left, Countersues Tinder Owner Over Fees

July 12, 2022
Google is suing dating app service Match Group, saying the company has been engaging in bad faith dealings and breach of contract over the legal battle concerning Google Play app...