Valentine’s Day is here, and if you’ve not gotten yourself best european dating apps date yet, time is running out. Dating apps kind of suck — just ask anyone who’s ever used one — but there’s no better way to look out for a date this February 14.

The stigma toward dating apps is fading, and these apps are quickly becoming the normal way to meet and connect with other single people. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also offer our expert opinions on their accessibility, foibles, pratfalls, best intended uses, and everything else in between. The Tinder app no longer requires you to have a Facebook account, but you do have to be older than 18. Discovery settings allow other users to find you if desired and set a few preferences regarding who you see. Tinder shows you a photo, name, and age.

If you and another person have both swiped right on one another, a screen will appear showing that you’ve matched and inviting you to send them a message. The free option comes with limited swipes, and you’ll have to pay per month for unlimited swipes. The photos are large, the app is — comparatively speaking — svelte, and setting up your profile is pretty painless. Tinder gets an A for its usability. Also, no one can message you unless you have also expressed an interest in them, which means you get no unsolicited messages.