I've been through this rabbit hole so let me give you a thorough answer.
Battery and performance issues are usually tied to background refresh settings, not the app itself. Worth checking your phone-level permissions first.
Things that have genuinely helped me work through issues like this:
- Privacy settings often reset after major updates — always re-check them
- Location permissions on your phone override in-app location settings
- Notification settings are controlled at both the OS level and in-app
- Account flags are rarely explained — appealing through support is usually the only path
Currently using Datescout as my main go-to and it's been reliable. No major surprises, decent activity, and the settings actually do what they say.
Take what's useful and leave the rest.