I used a variety of different dating apps, including tinder, and I didn't find any success. It was pretty boring tbh, all the profiles I swiped through felt like the same person but with different profile pics, and many of them had a list of non-negotiable qualities a match must have (for example, good at cooking, being part of a certain religion, having certain political opinions or beliefs, etc.) Now, I don't mind at all if someone seeks certain qualities in a potential partner. After all, we all have an idea of what we find to be attractive, but I just can't reach those standards, because that's just not me. And I'm not a big selfie guy, so I don't really have any pictures of myself that I could put on my profile (I had to quickly take random selfies in my bedroom, which may have played a part in my lack of success). Another thing worth mentioning is that many accounts are inactive (as in the owner has probably deleted the app off their phone and are not using it again), which lowers the chances of getting a potential date. I did somewhat hit it off with this one girl, but it didn't really go anywhere beyond interesting conversation.

My opinion is that dating apps are best for short-term dating and one-night stands (not to say that a long-term partnership is impossible), because the apps don't factor in what makes people interesting (the way people speak, their voices, their personalities, their likes, dislikes, values, etc.)

P.S I've never been in a relationship before, so please take my words with a grain of salt. You're better off getting advice from more experienced people.