eharmony: dating & real love
authentic ratingOne of the oldest matrimonial services, with most matches coming from scammers, cancellation being nearly impossible, and a dead audience in smaller regions.
11real score
4.05store star
47,198ratings
About the rating
Reviews are detailed and painfully specific: a contact's death, aggressive billing attempts during cancellation, scammers in all matches. One five-star review begins 'Money grubbing' and describes a terrible experience. textAvg 1.36 vs storeAvg 4.05, the largest gap in the sample, explained by inflation.
Strengths
What users love
- The historical reputation for serious relationships attracts people 40+. The values-based compatibility algorithm is conceptually interesting.
Weak spots
What users hate
- Scammers make up the majority of matches. The audience is nearly dead in smaller cities and entire regions. Auto-renewal with no cancellation option.
Who it is for
People 40+ looking for serious relationships or marriage, but only if they live in a large US city and are willing to personally verify every match.
Screenshots
