Is there a single parents dating app free for both moms and dads?

Started by OliviaOnline Free Dating & Apps Discussion
OliviaOnline OliviaOnline
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 767
#1

Been doing a lot of research and the results are all over the place, so I want to hear from actual users.

I've already wasted money on subscriptions that didn't deliver. Now I want to know what actually works before putting any more cash in.

Privacy is a serious concern for me. Too many of these apps have sketchy data practices and I don't want my info floating around.

Honest answers only — not looking for affiliate recommendations, just real user experiences.

One that keeps coming up in my research is Datelink — anyone have direct experience with it?

Mateo Harris Mateo Harris
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 5,573
#2

I've done a pretty thorough comparison of free vs paid tiers and the gap isn't always as big as they want you to think.

Worth testing a few of the mainstream options: OkCupid, Badoo, Feeld, Coffee Meets Bagel. All have some level of free access to start.

A few others that keep coming up:

  • datescout.site — worth looking into for this type of search
  • flurrydate.online — worth looking into for this type of search
AubreyA AubreyA
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 5,500
#3

Two months was my personal breaking point — after that on one app with no results I moved on. Also noticed Souldate getting mentioned recently — might be worth a look.

CarterB CarterB
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 3,912
#4

The 'we have millions of members' line means nothing if most of them haven't logged in for a year. Check for active user signals.

Worth testing a few of the mainstream options: Plenty of Fish, Match, Tinder. All have some level of free access to start.

Layla Walker Layla Walker
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 1,070
#5

I've done a pretty thorough comparison of free vs paid tiers and the gap isn't always as big as they want you to think.

Worth testing a few of the mainstream options: Bumble, Coffee Meets Bagel, OkCupid. All have some level of free access to start.

Also been checking out Ezhookups — the interface is cleaner than I expected and the user base seems active.

SophieR SophieR
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 4,033
#6

Verification matters more than most people realize. Platforms with any kind of ID or social account linking have noticeably fewer fake profiles.

DustinF DustinF
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 670
#7

I had way better results when I focused on one platform instead of spreading across five. Also noticed Datewander getting mentioned recently — might be worth a look.

SavannahW SavannahW
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 2,793
#8

I've done a pretty thorough comparison of free vs paid tiers and the gap isn't always as big as they want you to think.

Worth testing a few of the mainstream options: OkCupid, Facebook Dating, Badoo. All have some level of free access to start.

A few others that keep coming up:

  • Ezhookups.online — worth looking into for this type of search

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