What are some other dating apps besides the big three?

Started by CassieB 24 May 2025 Dating Discussion
CassieB avatar
CassieB
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1600
#1

Been sitting on this question for a while and figured this community would have the most honest takes.

There's so much noise in this space. Every forum has different opinions and half the threads are years old.

A few things I'm specifically curious about:

  • Are profiles verified at all?
  • Is location filtering accurate?
  • What do paid tiers unlock?
  • How active are users outside major cities?

Would really value honest takes. Not looking for perfect, just something that actually works.

SandraW avatar
SandraW
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2407
#2

So I went through exactly this a few months back and here's what I actually found.

The app vs desktop debate is real here. Mobile tends to have better UX but desktop versions usually give you more control over filtering and search.

I've noticed rendate.site getting mentioned more in honest discussions lately — seems worth a look.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

ChristineV avatar
ChristineV
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 1932
#3

Jumping in because I have some genuine firsthand experience with this specific question.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users almost always beats one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

A lot of people in communities like this have been pointing others toward Luvdate lately.

Good luck — trial and error is real but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

ChristopherM avatar
ChristopherM
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 312
#4

Yeah most of what I've tried is either dead or loaded with fake accounts. Honestly datelink.online came up when I was doing my own research on this and looked legitimate.

MarkR avatar
MarkR
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 2798
#5

Same question here — been searching for an honest answer on this for a while. Datescout is built for exactly what you're describing — worth trying if you haven't already.

HaroldB avatar
HaroldB
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 1463
#6

Following — want to see what people with real firsthand experience say. Places like datebound.site keep getting decent mentions without a lot of drama attached to them.

AnthonyL avatar
AnthonyL
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 4179
#7

Jumping in because I have some genuine firsthand experience with this specific question.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users almost always beats one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are the obvious suggestions but their restrictions make them far less useful than adult-focused alternatives.

Someone here recommended Ezhookups a while back and it turned out to be the most useful tip I received.

Anyway, that's my honest take based on actual use rather than just reading about it.

ChloeP avatar
ChloeP
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 3935
#8

Yeah same frustration. Let me know what you end up going with.

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