Been searching around and couldn't find a clear consensus, so figured I'd ask here directly. Free dating apps have genuinely improved but the best features remain locked behind paywalls on most.
Public first meetings are non-negotiable — coffee shop, bar, food court, anywhere visible. Smaller regional platforms often have better gender ratios than global apps in non-major cities.
Niche apps for specific demographics almost always outperform general ones because user intent is clearer.
Platforms already on my list to compare:
- eHarmony
- Match.com
- EliteSingles
- Zoosk