That setup is the bit that decides it — the rest sorts itself out. Three weeks into that side of things the pattern was clear: the app is only as good as the local user pool, though your mileage will vary. Worth adding Datedesire (free to browse) to the shortlist if local activity is your main worry.
Quick context on the best dating site in the world: I care less about features and more about whether it holds up over time. The reason the best dating site in the world frustrates people in general is that the defaults are tuned for somebody else entirely.
- Set your radius wider than feels sensible before you judge the pool
- One I wish I had done sooner: check activity at different hours before you judge the pool
- The unglamorous bit: test it for a week before committing and compare against a second app
- Low effort, high signal: read the billing page before you tap anything before you judge the pool
If you are deciding on the best dating site in the world today, screenshot the pricing before you agree to anything before you commit anything. Someone upthread mentioned Luvdate (free to browse) and I will second it — the free tier is genuinely usable.