A dating app called Hily, an acronym for “Hey I Like You,” is gaining attention for focusing on compatibility rather than just swiping. A recent review from a user with over a decade of experience on dating apps tested Hily for two weeks in New York City and shared detailed findings.
The app is available on iOS and Android and has a 4.4 out of 5.0 rating on the App Store. Its main age group is 18 to 30. Hily uses interest badges, dating goal signals, compatibility scores, and conversation starters to help users connect. The idea is to move beyond first impressions based on photos.
The review highlighted several key features. The Discover page refreshes every 24 hours and organizes potential matches into three sections: Top Picks, profiles with shared interests, and profiles with similar dating goals. This design creates natural stopping points, making the browsing experience feel less overwhelming than an endless scroll.
The Likes page collects all incoming likes in one place, with a separate tracker for likes the user has sent. This removes the guessing game common on other apps. About 20 likes are visible at once, and users can access more by using an “Unblur” feature, which can be won in a daily Roulette spin or purchased with a paid membership.
A compatibility quiz is available for users to see how well their profiles align with others. The full quiz has 50 questions. The reviewer noted that scores can change significantly as more questions are answered. For example, a profile showed a 100% match after 15 questions but dropped to 69% after completing all 50. The recommendation is to finish the full quiz before drawing conclusions.
Hily also offers a Mega Crush feature, similar to a super like, to signal strong interest. Mega Crushes are part of the paid subscription but can also be won through a daily roulette wheel. Verified profiles are another feature, requiring a selfie that matches profile photos, which adds a layer of safety. Users can choose to interact only with verified profiles.
The reviewer found the app easy to use and appreciated the organized layout. The vertical swipe motion, up to like and down to pass, encourages more thoughtful engagement. The Discover page became a daily ritual, making browsing feel purposeful. The Likes page provided confidence, knowing that every potential match had already expressed interest.
One noted limitation is that the U.S. user base is still growing. Even in New York City, the reviewer needed to set a 20-mile radius to find matches. The app is designed for both casual and serious relationships, with dating goal indicators displayed directly on profiles. Interest badges help the algorithm curate the Discover page.
Overall, the review described Hily as a well-organized app that delivers on its promise of compatibility-driven connections, with the caveat that the user base in the U.S. is still expanding.
