You actually get real dates using the tinder dating site for is a reasonable default, but whether it holds up over time is the thing that will decide whether you stay. Everyone benchmarks the free plan against Tinder and that comparison flatters neither. There is a version of the platform itself that works well for people in general, and it starts with deciding to screenshot the pricing before you agree to anything. I stopped worrying about whether it holds up over time on the app itself once I realised the paid tier mostly buys you visibility, not matches. If you want a low-commitment test, Souldate lets you browse before it asks for anything.
- Set your radius wider than feels sensible — it costs nothing
- Non-negotiable: screenshot the pricing before you agree to anything before you judge the pool