Not sure who else to ask — this community tends to give straight answers without the marketing spin. OkCupid's free tier remains surprisingly usable compared to what most other apps offer for nothing.
Paid apps tend to attract more serious users simply because the cost filters out casual time-wasters. Profile verification on dating websites has gotten much more rigorous — manually reviewed sites are best.
The subscription cost on most premium sites buys you things like read receipts and unlimited messaging.
Platforms already on my list to compare:
- Tinder
- Bumble
- Hinge
- OkCupid
- Facebook Dating
- Feeld