A dating app is a mobile application designed to help individuals find and connect with potential romantic partners. These apps typically allow users to create profiles, upload photos, search for matches based on criteria such as age, location, interests, and personality traits, send messages or winks, and schedule dates. Some popular examples of dating apps include Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match. The purpose of these apps is to facilitate connections between people who may not have otherwise met, with the goal of finding a romantic partner or simply making new friends.