Neil Hart

Swipe Psychology & Online Dating Research Writer/Speaker

I use peer-reviewed behavioral science to mathematically dismantle everything you thought you knew about dating apps. I don't give advice; I give mechanics. When I'm done optimizing human attraction, I drink black coffee and play chess.

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Articles by Neil Hart

A man is shown in six different lifestyle settings, fitness, vacation, and work.

PhotoLike vs TruShot (2026): I Ran the Same Photos Through Both

TL;DR Same face, same source photos, both tools, lowest paid tier each. The split: TruShot reproduces how you already look; Photolike.ai improves the...

Jul 28, 2026

Collage of a man in various settings with "TinderProfile.ai" in the center.

PhotoLike vs TinderProfile.ai (2026): I Tested Both on the Same Photos

TL;DR On paper: TinderProfile.ai 100+ photos for $14 versus Photolike.ai 40+ for $24.99. More photos, less money — which is exactly why you’re suspic...

Jul 27, 2026

Collage of a man in various settings and an AI-generated portrait of a woman.

PhotoLike vs DatePhotos.ai (2026): I Tested Both on the Same Photos

TL;DR Both tools make the same promise: you, in real everyday settings instead of a fake headshot. Same face through both, lowest paid tier each. The...

Jul 27, 2026

Eight portraits of a smiling Asian man in diverse settings and outfits.

PhotoLike vs Aragon AI (2026): I Tested Both on the Same Photos

TL;DR You’re probably not choosing between these two at all — you have (or want) Aragon’s headshots for work, and you’re wondering whether the same p...

Jul 26, 2026

Best Dating Profile Pics: 7 Aragon Alternatives Tested

TL;DR Aragon’s a solid LinkedIn headshot tool that flops on dating — very AI-looking output, too headshot-focused, about 3 of 40 shots usable on a da...

Jul 25, 2026

A collage of eight different AI-generated portraits of the same young Asian man.

Best Free AI Dating Photo Generators (2026): What’s Actually Free

TL;DR I went through the ‘free’ version of all 7 tools to see what you actually get without paying. Usually: a watermark, a low-res sample, an audit...

Jul 24, 2026

A collage of nine photos showing an Asian man in various settings and attire.

Best AI Photo Generator for Tinder (2026): I Tested All So You Don’t Have To

TL;DR ‘Best AI photo generator for Tinder’ comes down to two requirements: the tool has to build the six-photo lineup the swipe actually rewards (a r...

Jul 23, 2026

A collage showing an Asian man in various settings including a gym and outdoors, with "Photolike.ai" overlaid.

Best AI Photo Generator for Hinge (2026): I Tested All So You Don’t Have To

TL;DR ‘Best AI photo generator for Hinge’ comes down to two requirements: the tool has to build the specific photo your prompt references (because Hi...

Jul 22, 2026

Collage showcasing a man engaged in various activities, from relaxing on a yacht to playing tennis.

Best AI Photo Generator for Bumble (2026): I Tested All So You Don’t Have To

TL;DR ‘Best AI photo generator for Bumble’ comes down to two requirements: the tool has to build the two photos that make her first message easy — a...

Jul 21, 2026

Eight images of an Asian man in different environments, with "Photolike.ai" overlaid.

Best AI Dating Photo Tools (2026): I Tested All So You Don’t Have To

TL;DR I tested 7 AI dating photo tools by running one set of photos through all of them. I paid for each, used each one through to the final output,...

Jul 20, 2026

A man with short hair and stubble stares intently at the camera.

4 Dating Profile Failure Modes. Here's How to Fix Each One.

Most guys don't have a random photo problem. They have a specific, diagnosable profile failure — and each one requires different photos to fix. The ei...

Jun 20, 2026

Dating Profile Photos for Men: Engineer Signals for Matches

Stop Collecting Photo Types. Start Engineering Signals. Every dating advice blog tells you the same five photo categories: headshot, full-body, activi...

Jun 19, 2026