Been testing a couple of options and wanted to sanity-check with people who've spent more time on these. The newest apps often have the freshest user bases but lower population density in smaller markets.
Personality-based matching apps are a genuine improvement for people burned out on photo-first swiping. Match.com is still considered a gold standard for serious relationship seeking despite the cost.
Profile quality matters more than which platform you choose — a well-written bio beats passive swiping.