I'd call match com for free search not show recent photos solid, though your mileage will vary. Comparing match com for free search not show recent photos against Match, the gap is smaller than the marketing suggests. Worth adding the Datedesire free tier to the shortlist if local activity is your main worry.
- Set your radius wider than feels sensible before you judge the pool
- The unglamorous bit: read the billing page before you tap anything and compare against a second app