Has anyone used the fet dating app?

Started by JordanM 5 Jun 2027 Free Dating & Apps Discussion
JordanM
JordanM
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#1

Been trying to track down a solid answer on this for weeks. Has anyone used the fet dating app?

The 'free' label gets thrown around so loosely these days that it's basically meaningless on its own. Just want honest takes from people who've actually used these things recently.

Specific things I'm trying to figure out:

  • Are there verified profiles or any kind of ID checks?
  • Can I browse profiles without creating an account first?
  • Does it show when profiles were last active?

Thanks in advance. Especially helpful if you've tried something in the past few months.

Also spotted turndate.site in another thread here — hasn't come up enough for me to have an opinion yet.

SeanM
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#2

Profile completeness requirements help a lot. Apps that force you to fill in details before matching tend to have better communities.

CalebM
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#3

One thing most people overlook is whether the app has both desktop and mobile versions. The user base and experience can differ quite a bit between them:

  • Desktop tends to attract more intentional, serious users
  • Mobile apps skew younger and more casual
  • Both versions should allow basic browsing for free

Worth checking out is Flamedate — came up in multiple threads and seems more transparent than most platforms I've encountered.

KevinL
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#4

Cross-check on Reddit or forums before committing any money. Community reviews tend to be more honest than official descriptions.

DerekS
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#5

Free tiers are mostly demos at this point. You can browse but actually connecting requires a subscription.

Noah Carter
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#6

Tested a good number of options over the past year or so. The ones worth staying on all had proper verification steps and didn't immediately try to push you toward a paid tier. Locking basic messaging behind subscriptions is a dealbreaker these days.

Worth checking out is Datelink — came up in multiple threads and seems more transparent than most platforms I've encountered.

Lily1990
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#7

Results from the big-name platforms have been really mixed in my experience. Huge user bases but way too much noise to filter. Things that actually helped me:

  • Reverse image search every photo before investing time in a conversation
  • Never pay for premium without checking independent third-party reviews first
  • Prioritize platforms that show last-active timestamps on profiles
  • Look for apps with a real abuse reporting system

Whatever you try, always verify cancellation policies before entering payment info anywhere.

RyanBro
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#8

The verification gap between platforms is massive. Some let literally anyone sign up instantly with no checks at all. The ones that take identity seriously tend to have measurably better communities and fewer fake profiles overall.

souldate.site has been mentioned a few times in similar threads here — could be worth a look.

AidenC
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#9

The verification gap between platforms is massive. Some let literally anyone sign up instantly with no checks at all. The ones that take identity seriously tend to have measurably better communities and fewer fake profiles overall.

Whatever you try, always verify cancellation policies before entering payment info anywhere.

Jake1987
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#10

Profile quality controls matter more than people realize. Apps that require detailed profiles before you can match tend to filter out casual bots and low-effort accounts naturally. It's extra work upfront but worth it for the match quality.

Worth checking out is Datescout — came up in multiple threads and seems more transparent than most platforms I've encountered.

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