Hily Dating Platform Review: Features, Costs, and Success Stories

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Many people I know (myself included) have gone through the same routine of downloading a dating app on a lonely Friday night, matching with a few people, chatting for a bit, and then deleting it when nothing sticks. It can be a truly draining process. But recently, the Hily dating app caught my eye.

Hily, which stands for “Hey, I Like You,” allows you to connect with people in a fun and personal way. It launched back in 2017 and has quietly grown into one of the top 10 dating apps in the U.S., with over 35 million users, but impressive numbers aside, I wanted to see what it felt like to use it and answer the question, “Is Hily legit?” 

To find out, I talked to two friends who tried it for a week, combed through real reviews, and tested the features myself, and I have detailed what I found in this review.

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Real user experience with the Hilly dating app

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First, I talked to my friend Olivia, who met Nathan on the Hily dating app: 

How did you feel about dating apps before trying Hily?
“I was completely against them,” Olivia says. “I grew up being told not to talk to strangers online, so using an app to meet someone felt wrong.”

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What changed your mind?

“One of my friends wouldn’t let it go. Every time I said I was tired of being single, she’d mention Hily again. I only downloaded it so she’d stop bringing it up. 

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And then?
“She finally talked me into one date. That’s when I met Nathan. He felt the same way I did about dating apps, but once we met, everything just clicked. It’s been eight months now, and we’re really happy.”

I also found this review by user “J,” who says that while the app is not perfect, it works:

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I was also surprised that they offer 24/7 human customer support:

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But the platform isn’t perfect, as is the case with all dating apps:

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Hily dating app pros

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After spending a few days on Hily, I’ve compiled a list of things it does right that gave me a fun experience with finding matches. 

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You don’t need to be anyone but yourself

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The first thing I noticed was that I didn’t feel like I had to perform. I liked being able to list random things like my go-to karaoke song or weekend routine. It’s small, but it gives people something real to connect with, and honestly, it makes scrolling through profiles more interesting.

And for anyone wondering, “Is Hily fake?”, the level of depth in the profiles alone says otherwise. You can easily identify shared interests and strike up discussions about interesting issues instead of just complimenting each other’s appearances.

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Fun smart compatibility tools 

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Not everyone wants to take a lengthy personality test to find a date, and the Hily app seems to get that. The compatibility quiz (based on Icks & Clicks) is short, playful, personal, and insightful. There's also a zodiac synastry test for those who are into astrology. 

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It filters out suspicious activity

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We’ve all seen shady profiles on other platforms, which naturally leads to questions like “Is Hily legit?”. Thankfully, Hily does more than just say it takes safety seriously. As a new user on Hily, your account is vetted, and your profile is verified with a photo ID, and its algorithms flag suspicious activity. 

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There’s no rush

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Hily doesn’t make dating feel like you’re on a timer and allows you to just scroll, match, and chat at your own pace.

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My verdict: Is Hily a scam or worth it?

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Hily is legit and encourages honest connections among users. The 24/7 support team from real humans is a major benefit that gives you a human you can speak to about nuanced issues. The approach to safety and authenticity also makes Hily an interesting choice that sticks out compared to other dating apps. 

However, it comes with a few hiccups. One user mentioned how they encountered lots of bots, but it’s unclear how long they used the app and how many real users they interacted with. Another user pointed out that the subscription cost felt a little high. 

Overall, Hily may not be perfect, but it is definitely worth a shot. It offers a fun, easy, and unique approach to finding matches, something that I’ve felt has been lacking in the online dating space. 

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