Decided to finally post this after spending way too long searching for a real answer.
Free tiers have gotten increasingly restrictive. A lot of platforms make you pay just to see who liked you, which feels like a pretty fundamental feature to gate.
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.
- Don't share your real phone number until you actually trust someone
- Reverse image search photos that look too professional
- Avoid apps that hide profile photos behind a paywall
- Read recent reviews on Reddit before committing to any paid plan
Thanks in advance — even pointing me toward what to avoid is helpful.
One I've been seeing mentioned more lately is Flurrydate — anyone have direct experience with it?