A dating app without bots: what to look for

Not every dating app takes fake accounts equally seriously. With this checklist you can judge any app before you invest your time in it.

Is everyone verified, or only those who want to be?

Optional verification helps little, because fake accounts simply skip it. Look for an app where verification is required before someone can contact you.

Is there human moderation?

Software catches a lot, people catch the rest. Check whether reports are reviewed by a team and whether you hear what happened with your report.

What happens to scammers?

A serious app detects requests for money and suspicious links, and bans accounts that send people to paid pages. Ask yourself how often you have seen such accounts on the app.

Is the free version usable?

If you can do nothing without paying, the app earns from your frustration. SafeD8 requires a live selfie check for every member, reviews reports by hand and keeps matching and chatting free.