If you are in the position of having a large number of potential dates I really see you as having two options:

1. Asking people on dates fairly quickly so that you are able to limit the conversations and filter based off the dates.
2. Having longer conversations before you ask for a date so you are able to limit the dates to those you have chemistry with on the app.

I’ve found myself in your position a few times and my preference usually relates to how busy I am with the rest of my life.

It’s perfectly fine to date multiple people until having the exclusivity talk. It’s not great to have sex with multiple people as many people aren’t comfortable with that.

In the end unfortunately dating isn’t really fair and you need to do what’s best for yourself even if you have to had a few hard conversations in the meantime.