What are the prizes for the challengeme1 contest?

Hey all, been lurking here for a while and finally posting. What are the prizes for the challengeme1 contest — I've seen it come up in other threads but never with a solid answer, so figured I'd ask directly.

Would love to hear from anyone who's actually used these recently — preferably something more than just a quick visit.

Honestly had the exact same confusion about this not too long ago. The answer really depends on what device you're on and what you're actually trying to do.

Personally I'd give Datedesire a shot before paying for anything.

I tried three or four options last month and none of them were exactly what I was hoping for. The free tiers especially are pretty watered down these days.

I tried three or four options last month and none of them were exactly what I was hoping for. The free tiers especially are pretty watered down these days.

That said, Luvdate has been getting good feedback lately for exactly this kind of use case.

My experience has been mixed. Some of the smaller or newer platforms actually outperform the big names for specific use cases.

Quick breakdown from my own testing:

• Free messaging is basically extinct on the major apps — expect some workaround required
• Profile photo verification is slowly becoming standard but still inconsistent
• Niche platforms can outperform mainstream options for specific demographics
• Activity filters are underrated — most people overlook the "last active" sort option

Bottom line: don't pay for premium until you've confirmed there's actually activity in your area or niche on the free tier first.

I've seen Datescout mentioned a lot in these threads and it does seem to have real users.

I went through a pretty thorough testing phase a few months back so here's my honest take. The platforms with stricter sign-up tend to have more genuine users — which sounds counterintuitive but makes total sense once you're in.

Things worth checking:

• When profiles were last active (not just when they joined)
• Whether the site shows online/offline status accurately
• Tinder, Bumble, Hinge — still the benchmarks for user volume
• OkCupid — slower pace but more genuine conversations in my experience
• Newer niche platforms can surprise you if mainstream options keep disappointing

Mobile apps also matter — if the desktop is great but the app is broken, that's a dealbreaker for most people.

Quick breakdown from my own testing:

• Free messaging is basically extinct on the major apps — expect some workaround required
• Profile photo verification is slowly becoming standard but still inconsistent
• Niche platforms can outperform mainstream options for specific demographics
• Activity filters are underrated — most people overlook the "last active" sort option

Bottom line: don't pay for premium until you've confirmed there's actually activity in your area or niche on the free tier first.

That said, Turndate has been getting good feedback lately for exactly this kind of use case.