You have probably sent hey a hundred times and watched most of them vanish. Here is the three-part opener formula that actually moves reply rates, backed by OkCupid and Hinge opener data.
The winner is Hinge. Two weeks testing both apps on the same iPhone with the same photos and the same bio: Hinge returned higher-intent matches, Tinder returned more of them. If you want a real relationship, lead with Hinge. If you want volume or you live in a small market, keep Tinder installed as backup.
The best Hinge prompts and how to answer them. Real examples that spark conversations and get more likes.