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Upward
“The biggest pool of Christian singles in the U.S., and you message your matches free.”
Upward is the largest Christian dating app in the U.S., and scale is its single biggest advantage. In most metro areas you will find a genuinely deep pool of faith-minded singles to swipe through, which is not something smaller Christian apps can promise. The familiar swipe-match-chat format from Affinity Apps (part of the Match Group family) is polished and easy to learn, and unlike some faith-based competitors, messaging your matches is completely free.
The trade-off is that Upward can feel more like a mainstream dating app wearing a faith badge than a deeply spiritual community. Faith questions and denomination fields exist, but they are self-reported and easy to skip, so intentions vary widely: some users are marriage-minded, others are simply swiping. Free users will also bump into the usual Match Group monetization, where the likes you cannot see, profile boosts, and Super Likes all sit behind Elite subscription tiers.
If you want the widest selection of Christian singles and are comfortable doing your own filtering for seriousness, Upward is the most practical place to start your search. Just go in with realistic expectations about how deep the faith conversation goes, and a willingness to ignore the occasional upsell prompt.
Is it right for you?
Christian singles who want the biggest possible pool of matches and value free messaging over deep theological vetting.
You want a small, devout community with serious faith-first intentions and are put off by casual swipe-app culture.
What’s inside
How it compares
Best in row
Common questions
Yes. You can create a profile, swipe, and message your matches for free. Optional Elite subscriptions unlock extras like seeing who liked you, Boosts, and Super Likes.
No. It welcomes Christians across denominations, and faith prompts let you share your specific beliefs and church background.
It is the most-downloaded faith-focused dating app in the U.S., so most areas have a sizable pool of active users.
It holds a strong 4.3-star rating from roughly 157,000 reviews and includes reporting and moderation tools, though, as with any app, you should stay cautious with strangers.
Intentions vary. Many users are marriage-minded, but because faith fields are self-reported, read profiles and message to gauge how serious someone is.
