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Apple and Google 'fleeced' love-seekers by up to nearly £100million last year thanks to 'app tax' levied on dating platforms such as Tinder and Hinge, analysis shows

The study found Britons looking for love shelled out around £300million on purchases while using apps such as Tinder and Hinge on devices powered by the Silicon Valley giants.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: Daily Mail ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: The study found Britons looking for love shelled out around £300million on purchases while using apps such as Tinder and Hinge on devices powered by the Silicon Valley giants.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jun 29, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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