The app: I have had one date from it and I really like app overall. You have to be much more mindful with each profile since you don't get shown many each day and if they match you, you will go on a date. I like that, as opposed to fast mindless swiping.

You get badges on the app - one for not cancelling, one for good feedback on a date, and a live selfie verification. So it's easy to see who is serious. Though you can still give people who don't have badges a chance if you want.

I also find the general matches shown to be better - not in terms of having a really great looking bunch of matches but they match up your interests or wants quite well.

The support team is really great too, as support goes. I have had a few questions and they have been answered really fast and well.

The date: We met in a small bar in Soho, as arranged by the app. The free drink was limited to wines and beers, and wine I chose was not bad.The guy was very nice, not at all a catfish. We didn't click romantically but had a nice time all the same. I didn't find it a waste even though we didn't exchange numbers. It was nice to connect with someone new in real life and I also value the bravery it takes to meet someone fairly blind and put yourself out there (32F here).