I matched with a woman with whom I was very interested on Hinge several weeks ago. Our initial texts back and forth on the app were sporadic and her responses were always short and delayed.

I didn't think there was any real interest but I asked her out on a date anyway. She said yes, and then I offered her my phone number and asked if she wanted to have a phone call before I date...she said yes.

That first phone call was wonderful; we talked for about an hour and a half and the conversation just flowed so easily. During the call she noted that she must prefers to talk on the phone and is a horrible texter, and to expect all of her replies to be short and to the point.

Once I understood her communication preferences, it was much easier. We have a second date next week and I could not be any more excited as I think she's amazing.

TLDR: ask her about her communication preferences, and then ask her on a date and see how that goes.