Downloaded some of the apps with some dummy accounts for now just checking out what it's like in my area. Again, looking at this to eventually date very casually, even for just a FWB situation, starting around the new year.
Tinder - Tons of women of varying types, mostly good. I thought this was the "hookup" app, so a bit disappointed to see the majority of profiles looking for LTR. But the quantity here astounds me. Even if I set my filter to 1 mile radius, I get dozens of profiles. There's interesting reading out there on the algorithm Tinder uses and how when you first create an account you get mostly super hot, popular women to get you hooked, then the quality dies down. We'll see.
PoF - An absolute cesspool. Will not be using this which is a shame because their filters and options are really good for someone like me to clearly state what I'm looking for. But the caliber of women on here is terrible. Half of them look like they're addicted to meth. Not even close to my type. Shame.
Hinge/Bumble - Consistently attractive, seemingly cool women here but this seems more for people looking for LTR. Not looking to lead anyone on.
Ashley Madison - Hear me out. I am NOT looking to break up any marriages. Not interested in that sort of situation at all. But I read that single people go on here too, and it does seem to be the case. Many profiles of attractive women who mention they are single, and many get straight to the point of what they are looking for (sex). There are also profiles of single women whose description reads like it belongs on eharmony. ie: looking for love, LTR, want babies, etc. WTF are they doing on Ashley Madison? Of particular note, the one person whose profile says she wants LTR, is looking for their life partner, etc... Their username? "lickmewhereIpee".
Probably lots of fake profiles, escorts, etc. Need to proceed with caution here, but if there's one site where women wont give a #### about my situation, I feel like it's this one. Anyone ever use this?
Any other apps that cater to casual dating I should be looking at?