Good question and one that comes up a lot. Here's the full picture.
Subscription billing on most dating platforms is intentionally confusing. Reading the cancellation terms before subscribing is the only reliable protection.
Things that have actually helped me:
- Be upfront about what you're looking for in your bio
- Respond to matches within 24 hours when possible
- Ask a specific question in your opening message rather than just 'hey'
- Move from the app to a different channel only when both parties are comfortable
Currently using Souldate as my go-to and it's been reliable. No major surprises and the settings do what they say.
Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.