Therefore, it is important for investigators to understand the evidence available from mobile dating apps. Dating site usage has nearly tripled for young adults (18 through 24) in just two years, from 10% to 27%.
According to Pew Research Center’s report on mobile dating, 15% of adults (ages 18 and older), in the United States, have reported that they have used online dating sites or mobile dating apps. Adults in the United States are using mobile devices in ways that could not be imagined just 15 years ago. There were 3.6 million applications (“apps”) on Google Play and 2.1 million iOS applications on Apple’s App Store in 2017, and a mere 8.5% of those apps were cross-platform, meaning that they were available for both iOS and Android. Practical Guide to Digital Forensics Investigations, A, 2nd Edition
