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Has anyone tried the truly madly dating app in India?

Started by: Dustin Date: 07 Aug 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Dustin Dustin
Joined:
Aug 2014
Posts: 400

Real user feedback matters more than sponsored reviews so figured I'd ask here directly.

Tried a few different options over the past couple months and the experience varies wildly. Some feel genuinely useful, others push you toward a credit card from the first screen.

What I'm specifically looking for:

  • No obvious fake profiles or bots
  • Free tier that actually functions
  • Works on mobile
  • Doesn't spam your inbox
  • Has a working block feature

Happy to share more context if it helps.

Evan Evan
Joined:
Aug 2019
Posts: 117

Going long here because the short answer really doesn't do this justice.

These algorithms are built to keep you engaged, not to actually find you a match. Understanding that changes your whole approach.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Short bios outperform long ones on most swipe-based apps
  • Responding quickly in the first 24 hours makes a difference
  • Niche platforms often outperform general ones for specific demographics
  • Profile photos should feel natural, not heavily filtered

Ended up on Datedesire after testing quite a few options. Doesn't make big promises but delivers without the nonsense.

Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.

Nick_77 Nick_77
Joined:
Oct 2013
Posts: 2198

Going long here because the short answer really doesn't do this justice.

Privacy defaults are almost never in your favor. First thing I do anywhere new is go through every setting before posting anything.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Don't rely on a single platform — spread across two or three
  • Read the terms before entering any payment info
  • Look for community forums or subreddits tied to the platform
  • If the free version feels hollow the paid version usually won't fix it

That's my honest take after a fair amount of trial and error.

Marcus Marcus
Joined:
Jan 2015
Posts: 1388

The key is not putting all your eggs in one basket — spread across a few.

Hailey Hailey
Joined:
Mar 2015
Posts: 2298

Spent a lot of time on this personally. Here's everything I learned.

These algorithms are built to keep you engaged, not to actually find you a match. Understanding that changes your whole approach.

Things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Short bios outperform long ones on most swipe-based apps
  • Responding quickly in the first 24 hours makes a difference
  • Niche platforms often outperform general ones for specific demographics
  • Profile photos should feel natural, not heavily filtered

Take what's useful and leave the rest. Every situation is different.

Whitney Whitney
Joined:
Mar 2017
Posts: 1289

The landscape changes fast. What worked a year ago might be dead now.

Ethan Parker Ethan Parker
Joined:
May 2016
Posts: 2357

Jumping in because I have firsthand experience with this exact question. Happy to go deeper on any of these if useful.

Kimberly Kimberly
Joined:
May 2021
Posts: 660

Honestly same here. Tried a handful of options and most were disappointing.

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