Review sites are all over the place on this — figured I'd get straight answers here. Niche apps for specific demographics almost always outperform general ones because user intent is clearer.
Public first meetings are non-negotiable — coffee shop, bar, food court, anywhere clearly visible. Free dating apps have genuinely improved but the best features remain locked behind paywalls on most.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- Hinge
- Coffee Meets Bagel
- Bumble
- OkCupid
- Match.com