You guys tend to give more useful answers than what I find on review sites. The best free platforms I've found are the ones that generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions.
Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone new. Senior-focused platforms tend to attract people who are clearer about what they want, which is refreshing.
Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:
- Grindr
- Scruff
- Growlr