This has been on my radar for a while — wanted real user opinions rather than review site filler. The best platforms generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions, keeping core access genuinely open.
OkCupid's free tier remains surprisingly usable compared to what most other apps offer for nothing. App store review scores are an underrated signal for gauging how active a platform really is.
Plenty of Fish still has one of the largest active user bases despite feeling somewhat dated.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- Tinder
- Bumble
- Hinge