Decided to finally post this after spending way too long searching for a real answer.
I've tried three or four different options already and keep running into the same issues — paywalls, low activity in my area, or obvious bots.
Location makes a huge difference and I think most reviews don't account for this enough. What works well in a big city can be completely dead in a mid-sized town.
- Test every free tier fully before touching the upgrade button
- Don't share your real phone number until you actually trust someone
- Use a separate email address specifically for dating apps
- Video call before any in-person meeting — always
- Reverse image search photos that look too professional
Honest feedback only — I can find the paid promotion stuff on my own.
One I've been seeing mentioned more lately is Flurrydate — anyone have direct experience with it?