Madrid is one of Europe’s most social cities — life happens outside, late and in groups. The apps are busy; turning a match into a plan is the hard part. Here is what each one is good for.
Quick answer
You want…
Use
A real date, planned for you
M
Dinner with strangers, mostly new friends
Timeleft
The biggest pool of people
Tinder, Badoo
Something serious
Meetic
Many people in one evening
Speed dating
Offline dating apps in Madrid
These apps skip the endless chat and put you in the same room as someone.
M
Plans the date for you
M matches you on compatibility — values, life plans, interests — and shows both people why they fit. When you both say yes, M picks a time you are both free and a place from your favourite spots in Madrid. Sunday Drops add a weekly match, MSocial is for friends, MLife for nights out, and Events lists what is on in the city. Everyone is face and phone verified. Free plan: one potential match a day; Premium: up to 300% more. On iOS and Android.
Best for: people who want fewer, better matches and an actual date on the calendar.
Timeleft
Dinner with strangers
A personality quiz, then dinner with four to six strangers on Wednesdays and Fridays at 20:00; the restaurant is revealed on the day. Mostly for friendship. Paid subscription plus your meal.
Best for: meeting new people with zero planning.
The big apps
Big pools, but planning the date is left to you — propose a concrete time and place within the first few messages.
Tinder
Largest pool
The default for locals, students and internationals. Fast and casual.
Best for: volume and short stays.
Badoo
Big in Spain
Strong across Europe and Latin America, with many Spanish users outside the expat crowd.
Best for: meeting locals.
Bumble
Women-friendly
Opening moves and prompts, plus Bumble BFF for friendships.
Best for: a calmer inbox.
Meetic
Relationship-focused
A long-running dating site with an older crowd, mostly in Spanish.
Best for: people over 30 looking for something serious.
Speed dating and singles events
Bedazzling runs speed dating mostly on Wednesdays and Citas Flash at venues like Propaganda Jorge Juan, both from about €20. Evenings typically run 20:15–22:00 with seven-minute dates, and the organisers pass on contacts between matched pairs. You can also find dating nights in the Events tab in M.
Where to go on a first date in Madrid
Around Retiro: Bodega de los Secretos, tapas at Taberna Laredo or Florida Park with a show; or Amis, a French wine bar in Argüelles. For run clubs, language exchanges and salsa nights, read our guide to meeting people in Madrid.
Questions people ask
What is the best dating app in Madrid?
For a date that is planned for you, M. For the largest pool, Tinder or Badoo. For something serious, Meetic. For meeting new people over dinner, Timeleft.
Are there offline dating apps in Madrid?
Yes. M plans the date at a place you both like, and Timeleft seats you at dinner with strangers on Wednesdays and Fridays.
How much is speed dating in Madrid?
From about €20 with Bedazzling or Citas Flash, usually with seven-minute dates over two hours.
Is M free in Madrid?
Yes. The free plan gives you one potential match a day, and matching, chat and planned dates work without paying. Premium gives you up to 300% more matches.
Does M work in Madrid?
Yes. M works in every city — add your favourite places in Madrid and M plans dates there.
Skip the chat. Get the date.
Download M, add your favourite places in Madrid, and let M plan the first date.
