If you're looking for some recommendations, I gotchu. One app I'm really feeling lately is Doulike. It's all about getting to know someone beyond just their photos and bio. The app prompts you to share fun facts, unpopular opinions, would you rathers - that kind of thing. It helps spark conversations and lets people's personalities shine through right from the start. As a free user, you can interact with all those prompts, though they do limit how many likes you can send per day unless you upgrade.

Another solid option is Bumble, especially if you're a woman. The big selling point is that women have to make the first move by sending the opening message after a match. From personal experience, it really does seem to lead to higher quality chats since it cuts down on the number of low-effort "Heys" and hookup requests. You get unlimited messaging and swiping as a free user.

And we can't forget good ol' OkCupid! That site has been around forever but is actually one of the more robust free dating platforms out there. You can create a super detailed profile, answer tons of match questions, and send unlimited messages without paying a dime. The paid stuff just unlocks some advanced filters and bonus features.

At the end of the day, each app kinda has its own vibe. I'd recommend downloading a few, making sure to get those personality traits and sense of humor across in your profile, and seeing which one has the users that mesh best with what you're looking for. The great thing is you can do plenty of matching and messaging without dropping a penny until you're ready to go premium. Dating is expensive enough as it is! Let me know if you want any other app recommendations too.