Review sites all feel biased so I prefer to get opinions from real users like this community. Plenty of Fish still has one of the largest active user bases despite the platform feeling dated.
Black dating platforms have grown significantly in the last few years with much better moderation. Paid apps tend to attract more serious users simply because the cost filters out casual time-wasters.
Profile quality matters more than which platform you choose — a well-written bio beats hundreds of passive swipes.