Done a lot of research already but wanted to cross-reference with real user experiences. App store reviews are an underrated signal for gauging how active a platform really is day-to-day.
Profile photos matter enormously — natural lighting and a genuine smile outperform all other variables. Tinder Gold is arguably the biggest ripoff in app history — the free version works fine if you're patient.
Apps and platforms I've already heard mentioned:
- Tinder
- Bumble
- Hinge