Figured I'd ask this community since you tend to have more honest takes than review sites. International dating apps have improved dramatically — built-in translation is genuinely usable now.
The best free platforms generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions, which keeps access open. Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone new.
Apps and platforms I've already heard mentioned:
- Grindr
- Scruff
- Growlr
- Jack'd