[moomoo11]

Yep, can confirm.

I've worked on one of the major dating apps, and it really is so gamified. It depends what you are after. If you want long term relationship or want to find someone with whom you can settle down, do not rely on these apps.

IMO, find a hobby / meetup group and go to events, and try to find someone while doing things you both enjoy doing together. I think you will:

1. Not waste your time and money.

2. Get to know someone while doing something you enjoy.

3. Find something meaningful. (Yes, those apps do work for some people, but those are a small minority - if your goal is a LTR or settling down).

[edwardwatson]

To offer an alternative perspective: I'm gay and live in a minor city in the UK. It's very unlikely I meet other gay men through my hobbies, it's just improbable unless you live in a major city. So the dating apps are very useful and I've met great people through it. I'm sure it's the same for other niche groups or straight people who live in rural areas, and there just aren't many single folk around.