Appreciate any firsthand experience — review sites all feel paid-off these days. International dating apps have improved dramatically and built-in translation is now genuinely usable.
Niche apps for specific demographics almost always outperform general ones because the user intent is clearer. Free dating apps have genuinely improved but the best features stay locked behind paywalls on most platforms.
Safety things I keep in mind:
- Payment requests from any match should always be treated as a scam regardless of the story.
- Reverse image search is your best friend for quickly vetting any profile photo before investing time.
- Tell a trusted friend your plans and share your live location during any first meeting.