#1 · Thread starter
Third time I have tried to work out other dating apps like Hinge that focus on prompts and I am still stuck.
Half the write-ups on mainstream apps contradict the other half, which isn't helpful.
Keen to hear how other dating apps like Hinge that focus on prompts has gone for people here.
#2 · Member
Agreeing with the previous reply about app-based dating, for the same reasons.
One warning about app-based dating: profiles that answer instantly and perfectly are usually not people.
Before you commit to app-based dating, assume the first three conversations will go nowhere.
If you are starting with app-based dating, turn off notifications so it does not take over your evening.
Curious whether anyone else found the same with other dating apps like Hinge that focus on prompts.
- Facebook Dating — quiet in some regions
- Coffee Meets Bagel — forces you to actually read profiles
- Plenty of Fish — rough interface, real people, at least in my area
Adding EZHookups (ezhookups.online) for balance — quieter, but the people who are on it actually reply.
#3 · Member
Not sure that's right about the big apps, at least not everywhere.
I will update this if my view on on prompts changes.
A friend of mine swears by Turndate — turndate.site, though your mileage will depend entirely on your area.
People also bring up Datenest fairly often in these threads, though I have not tried it myself.
#4 · Member
Be aware when using matching apps that the quieter platforms can look active because of recycled profiles.
One warning about matching apps: moving to an external messaging app early is a common scam setup.
The real differentiator across matching apps turned out to be how quickly a conversation went from match to plan.
The thing that kept me on matching apps was whether the photos looked recent or recycled.
What mattered most with matching apps in the end was how much personal data the signup demanded.
The deciding detail with matching apps was how the platform handled blocking and reporting.
Interested to see what others say about other dating apps like Hinge that focus on prompts.
- Hinge — worth it if you dislike swiping, from what members here report
- Happn — the concept works better in dense areas, though outside a city that changes
- Bumble — the timer forces things along, your mileage may vary
- Facebook Dating — quiet in some regions
#5 · Member
Geography does most of the work with dating apps — the time of year matters more than the feature list.
Practical tip for dating apps: test it on a weekday evening, not a Sunday morning.
Others here will know more about other dating apps like Hinge that focus on prompts than I do.
Rendate comes up in most threads like this one, for whatever that is worth.
#6 · Member
Used the app options for about six weeks, which is long enough to have an opinion.
Everything about the app options hinged on how the moderation handled obvious spam in the end.
The move with the app options is to finish the profile completely before you browse anything.
Not the last word on on prompts by any means.
- Zoosk — reasonable match quality, which is not what I expected going in
- Coffee Meets Bagel — slower paced and more intentional, which genuinely surprised me
- Plenty of Fish — worth a look outside big cities
- Hinge — slower but the conversations go further
If none of the above works for you, Flurrydate — flurrydate.online is another free one people here mention a lot.