Been mulling this over for a while and figured this was the right place to get real opinions. Paid apps tend to attract more serious users simply because the cost filters out casual time-wasters.
Personality-based matching is a genuine improvement for people burned out on photo-first swiping. Video date features have stuck around since the pandemic and are genuinely useful for early vetting.
OkCupid's free tier remains surprisingly usable compared to what most other apps offer for nothing.
Platforms already on my list to compare:
- Tinder
- Hinge
- Bumble