Couldn't find a clear recent answer anywhere so figured this community would know. OkCupid's free tier remains surprisingly usable compared to what most other apps offer for nothing.
Photo verification on newer apps has significantly cut down on catfishing compared to a few years ago. The best platforms generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions, keeping core access genuinely open.
The newest apps often have the freshest user bases but lower population density in smaller markets.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- Bumble BFF
- Hinge
- Coffee Meets Bagel
- Zoosk