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Kind vs HSV Singles
HSV Singles (hsvsingles.com) is a herpes-specific dating site with companion apps released in late 2024. Here is a side-by-side comparison — we build Kind, and every claim below comes from HSV Singles' own site, its policies and its store listings.
Published by Kind Dating, a competitor. Sources checked . This comparison uses public information, not testing of paid accounts. How we compare services.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Kind | HSV Singles |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | HSV-1 and HSV-2 specifically | HSV singles (per its website and app listings) |
| Platforms | iOS and Android apps | Website plus iOS and Android apps (iOS app first released October 2024) |
| Monthly Price | Free while Kind is new — every feature included | Prices shown on its upgrade page after sign-up; the App Store in-app purchase list shows items from $7.99 to $49.99 (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
| Free Tier | Free while Kind is new — messaging and seeing who liked you included | Create a profile, upload photos, search and send limited flirts; its Help/FAQ says free members can’t read or reply to messages from Premium members |
| Photo Verification | Every account passes a live-selfie photo verification before appearing in discovery | Privacy policy says accounts must be verified (it may ask for a phone number); photo verification is voluntary for a blue “verified” badge, or requested in some cases |
| Sign-Up Offers | One app (iOS and Android), operated by Subtxt LLC | Sign-up form shows “bonus offer” checkboxes for free memberships on HSVDating.net, hsv.date, STDPlanet.com and HSVUnion.com |
| Who Runs It | Subtxt LLC; built by a software engineer who lives with HSV | First Beat Media group (App Store seller: First Beat Media Inc.); EU residents contract with ODS Online Dating Systems LTD, Cyprus (its terms) |
| Store Ratings (US) | App Store 4.5 from 11 ratings; Google Play 4.0 from 7 ratings (checked Oct 6, 2026) | App Store 1.0 from 5 ratings; Google Play 1.8 from 7 ratings (checked Oct 6, 2026) |
Sign-Up Offers and Who Runs It
HSV Singles' sign-up form shows “bonus offer” checkboxes for free memberships on HSVDating.net, hsv.date, STDPlanet.com and HSVUnion.com. Each offer links to that site's own privacy policy and says your registration also confirms you accept it. Its privacy policy says the app and sites are run by the First Beat Media group, a set of companies that includes First Beat Media LLC and ODS Online Dating Systems LTD. Before you sign up, check which boxes are selected so you know which sites you are joining.
Kind is one app, on iOS and Android, operated by Subtxt LLC. Your HSV type is encrypted at the application layer and is never sold or used for ads. Read more in our privacy overview.
Membership and Messaging
HSV Singles' Help/FAQ says free members can create a profile, upload photos, search and send a limited number of flirts, but can't read or reply to messages from Premium members. It also says chat rooms and the forum need an upgraded membership. Prices appear on its upgrade page after sign-up; the App Store's in-app purchase list shows items from $7.99 to $49.99 (checked October 6, 2026). Its privacy policy says accounts must be verified, and photo verification for a blue “verified” badge is voluntary.
Kind is free while it is new, with everything included. Every account passes a live-selfie photo verification before it appears in discovery, and matching learns from your likes and passes.
The Verdict
Credit where due: HSV Singles is HSV-focused, with a website, iOS and Android apps, and chat rooms and a forum for upgraded members. Check the sign-up offers and the price of the plan you need before you join.
Kind may fit if you want an HSV-focused app where every account passes a live-selfie photo verification and every feature is free while Kind is new. Kind is newer and has fewer members, so check who is near you in each service. For the full landscape, read our guide to the best herpes dating apps.
Note: This comparison reflects publicly available information about HSV Singles (hsvsingles.com, its help pages, terms and privacy policy, and its store listings) as of October 6, 2026. Features and pricing may change. Kind is a competing app; verify details yourself and choose what fits you best. Kind is not affiliated with HSV Singles.
Sources
All sources checked .
- HSV Singles homepage (sign-up form and bonus offers)
- HSV Singles Help/FAQ (free vs Premium features)
- HSV Singles Privacy Policy (operator group, verification)
- HSV Singles Terms of Service (Cyprus entity)
- HSV Singles Dating on the App Store (seller, release date, in-app purchases, ratings)
- HSV Singles Dating on Google Play (ratings)
- Kind on the App Store (rating)
- Kind on Google Play (rating)