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How Free Dating Apps Make Money (And What “Free” Really Means)

Topic: Dating app pricing Reading time: ~6 minutes Updated: Feb 2026

Most apps say they’re “free,” but paywalls and visibility mechanics often change the experience. Here’s how it works — and how iLuvLuv approaches “free” differently for Founding Members.

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