What are the dating apps for rich guys?

Started by HerbR Category: Free Dating & Apps dating 7 replies
HerbR avatar
HerbROP
Joined 2022
Posts: 187
#1

Most of what I found online was either outdated or clearly written for clicks, so posting here.

Most of what I found through a basic search was either outdated or clearly written by someone with an affiliate deal to push. Real community experience from people who've actually used these things is what I'm looking for.

Appreciate honest answers. Happy to give more context about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Patrick Dunn avatar
Patrick Dunn
Joined 2024
Posts: 33
#2

Went through an embarrassing amount of testing last year. Datescout stood out because you could do meaningful browsing without immediately hitting a paywall, and the moderation seemed decent. Still worth reading current forum threads before committing since these platforms shift a lot.

Will avatar
Will
Joined 2023
Posts: 567
#3

The profile setup phase is where most people leave performance on the table. A well-written bio with real photos will outperform a blank profile on literally any platform. Spend the time there before worrying about which app to use.

TylerH avatar
TylerH
Joined 2020
Posts: 702
#4

The profile setup phase is where most people leave performance on the table. A well-written bio with real photos will outperform a blank profile on literally any platform. Spend the time there before worrying about which app to use.

Ethan Parker avatar
Ethan Parker
Joined 2017
Posts: 288
#5

Someone here mentioned Datebound in a similar thread a few months back. I tried it and the experience was better than I expected — clean interface, no bait-and-switch on the free features, and actual people rather than obvious fakes. Main caveat is always check activity levels in your specific city.

Mia avatar
Mia
Joined 2018
Posts: 789
#6

Terms of service are worth a quick look before entering payment info anywhere. Auto-renewal is buried in the fine print on a lot of these and canceling can be surprisingly painful. The reputable platforms are upfront about it.

Nolan avatar
Nolan
Joined 2017
Posts: 753
#7

Tried quite a few before landing on something that actually worked. Datewander was one that came up in a recommendation thread and surprised me — the free tier was genuinely functional and the user base didn't feel inflated with bots. Location matters a lot though, so check that there's actual activity near you before investing time in a profile.

Kaitlyn avatar
Kaitlyn
Joined 2018
Posts: 825
#8
Spent a good stretch testing various options and here's the honest breakdown:
  • Tinder has the biggest user base but free features are now pretty limited
  • Bumble is solid if you want women to make the first move
  • Hinge uses prompts that tend to produce better conversations
  • OkCupid has the most useful free matching features
  • Facebook Dating is genuinely underrated and completely free
Beyond the mainstream apps, niche platforms can punch above their weight for specific demographics. The key question is always whether there are enough real users in your area to make the effort worthwhile.

Also worth checking out turndate.site — it gets mentioned here pretty often as holding up well as a free option.

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