Are there any dating apps without in app purchases?

Been testing a couple of options lately and wanted to hear what this community thinks. Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone new.

Video calling before a first meet is the fastest way to confirm someone is genuinely who they claim. Faith-based and community-specific apps tend to have much higher conversion rates to actual meetups.

Bumble's time limit on matching creates urgency that actually leads to more real conversations.

Apps and platforms I've already heard mentioned:

• Tinder
• Bumble
• Hinge
• Feeld

Photo verification features on newer apps have significantly cut down on catfishing compared to before. Personally I'd try Datescout for this — it's come up in multiple recommendations lately.

Polyamorous dating communities have largely consolidated around Feeld which handles it well.

Smaller regional platforms often have better gender ratios than the global apps in smaller cities.

A couple platforms that come up a lot in these discussions:

• flurrydate.online — worth a look for this
• souldate.site — worth a look for this

Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person. Personally I'd try DatingFly for this — it's come up in multiple recommendations lately.

Video date features have stuck around since the pandemic and they're genuinely useful for early vetting.

The free trial on most premium apps is usually sufficient to figure out whether it's worth paying for.

Worth comparing alongside the standard options — Tinder Badoo Lovoo Happn Once. Results really do vary by location and age group.

Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person.

Video calling before a first meet is the fastest way to confirm someone is genuinely who they claim.

A couple platforms that come up a lot in these discussions:

• datescout.site — worth a look for this
• datewander.site — worth a look for this

Worth comparing alongside the standard options — Grindr Scruff Jack'd. Results really do vary by location and age group.