TrulyMadly in India: quick facts
| Best for | Serious dating in Tier 2 cities |
| Free plan | Create 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 in | Tier 2 cities |
| Verification | Phone, photo ID and social profile options |
| App Store India rating | 4.2 (16k ratings) |
Prices and rating: App Store India listing, checked 29 September 2026. Always check the price in the app before paying.
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.
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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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.