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TrulyMadly review (2026): serious dating beyond the metros

TrulyMadly is an Indian dating app with verification options and a paid Select tier for people who want something serious. Its biggest strength is Tier 2 cities, where Hinge and Bumble have few users.

Last updated: 29 September 2026Prices: App Store India listingsBy the DatingSiteReview.org team
3.8Our score / 5
Our verdict

A good pick for serious dating in Tier 2 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore and Chandigarh, with useful safety features such as ID verification, screenshot protection and incognito mode. In the big metros, Hinge and Bumble have bigger, more active pools.

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At a glance

TrulyMadly in India: quick facts

Best forSerious dating in Tier 2 cities
Free planCreate a profile and match; Select unlocks more
Paid plans (App Store India)Select from ₹899 · Select Plus 1 month ₹1,199 · Sparks from ₹799
Strongest inTier 2 cities
VerificationPhone, photo ID and social profile options
App Store India rating4.2 (16k ratings)

Prices and rating: App Store India listing, checked 29 September 2026. Always check the price in the app before paying.

Pros and cons

What's good and what's not

The good

  • More serious users outside the metros than Hinge or Bumble
  • ID and phone verification options
  • Screenshot protection and incognito mode
  • Compatibility quiz and trust score
  • Audio and video calls inside the app

The not so good

  • Smaller pool than Tinder
  • Paid plans cost more than Hinge+
  • Less active in the big metros than Hinge or Bumble
  • Sparks add-ons can add up

Who TrulyMadly works best for

Tier 2 cities: in places like Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Chandigarh and Kochi, TrulyMadly often has more serious local users than Hinge or Bumble.

Safety-conscious daters: verification options, screenshot protection and in-app calls let you check someone before sharing your number.

People who want Select: the paid Select tier is aimed at users who want a more serious pool and more visibility.

TrulyMadly vs Tinder in smaller cities

Tinder has more users almost everywhere, which matters for matches. TrulyMadly's crowd leans more serious. In a Tier 2 city, a common approach is Tinder for volume plus TrulyMadly for serious intent. Check your city in the City Matchmaker.

Questions

TrulyMadly FAQ

Is TrulyMadly good in India?

Yes, especially for serious dating in Tier 2 cities, where it often has more serious local users than Hinge or Bumble. In the big metros, Hinge and Bumble have bigger pools.

Is TrulyMadly free?

You can create a profile and match for free. The Select tier (from ₹899 on the App Store in India) and Select Plus (₹1,199 for a month) unlock more visibility and features.

Is TrulyMadly safe?

It offers phone and ID verification options, screenshot protection and in-app audio and video calls. As on any app, video call before meeting and never send money.

TrulyMadly vs Tinder: which is better?

Tinder has far more users; TrulyMadly's users lean more serious. In smaller cities, many people use Tinder for volume and TrulyMadly for serious intent.

Which cities is TrulyMadly best in?

Tier 2 cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Chandigarh and Kochi, where the big international apps have fewer users.

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Sources and how we review

Prices and ratings come from the App Store India listing, checked 29 September 2026. Our score reflects how well the app works for users in India: user base, free plan, match quality, safety and price. Apps cannot pay for a better score; see our affiliate disclosure.

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