Yes — Tinder Clone apps still generate strong revenue in 2025, but success depends on innovation. With AI-powered dating platforms growing fast, clone apps must evolve beyond basic swipe features to stay profitable. Here’s how they continue making money:

1. Freemium + Premium Upgrades
   Users pay for boosts, unlimited swipes, and visibility features that directly increase revenue while keeping the core app free.

2. AI Add-Ons as Paid Features
   Smart suggestions, compatibility scoring, and personality-based matches create new monetization opportunities tied to AI.

3. Niche Audience Targeting
   Dating apps for communities, professions, or interests deliver higher engagement and conversion rates than broad platforms.

4. In-App Purchases & Microtransactions
   Virtual gifts and interaction tokens drive recurring revenue without heavy subscriptions.

5. Ad-Supported Revenue Streams
   Personalized ads allow clone apps to earn from high volume traffic, even when users don’t subscribe.