Be aware when using messaging platforms that the quieter platforms can look active because of recycled profiles.
What changed my mind on messaging platforms was how the moderation handled obvious spam.
What changed my mind on messaging platforms was whether the free tier let you see who liked you.
Be aware when using messaging platforms that location spoofing means 'nearby' isn't always nearby.
With messaging platforms it came down to how quickly a conversation went from match to plan, honestly.
What changed my mind on messaging platforms was whether the match volume held up past the first week.
That is roughly where I sit on tried the sex chat fcn app on Android today.
Someone in another thread pointed me at flamedate.online and it is worth a look if you are outside a big metro.
Turndate gets recommended a lot in the older threads if you want to dig back.