Hinge is based on location, but its the location you enter manually, not the location data from your device. For example, if you travel to a different city, your location wont change. Hinge might match you with people who are far away because it doesnt use your phones location information to show profiles.

Does Hinge use your location?

The app also doesnt automatically update when you change locations. If you live in Boston and go on a day trip to New York City, Tinder will start showing you New York matches, while Hinge will keep serving up Bostonians unless you manually change your hometown in your profile.

Can I change my Hinge location?

Tap the Settings icon on the lower right corner of your navigation bar. Tap Preferences. Tap My Neighborhood. Tap the compass icon at the bottom right of the map, or pinch and zoom to hover over your desired location.