I was originally unsure which dating app is the best, so I compared some of the top popular ones. It seems that Pairs, tapple, and with have the largest member bases and good reputations. The most important factor I focused on was safety. All of the apps have 24-hour monitoring and age verification, but there’s a significant difference depending on whether face recognition is required or not. Pairs and with require face recognition, so that provides some peace of mind.

In terms of features, Pairs offers an "Invitation Assist" that automatically matches dating intentions, tapple has an "Outing Feature" that allows users to propose dates before matching, and each app has its own clever functions.

For pricing, women can almost always use the app for free, while men typically pay around 3,000 to 4,000 yen per month.

When choosing a dating app, I think the three most important points are the number of members, the strength of safety measures, and whether the app has features that match your goals. Whether you’re mainly looking for love or marriage can also influence your choice, and trying out multiple apps might be a good idea.