The real differences between swipe-style dating apps and profile-led dating websites after 50: pros and cons, phone vs computer, cost, safety and privacy, and how to try both without overspending.

Which dating services work on a laptop or desktop, how to get started in a browser, phone-only features like verification, making the screen easier to read, tablets, video calls and staying secure on a shared computer.

How many dating apps and sites to use at once after 50: the pros and cons of one, two or more, good combinations, managing conversations and costs, how long to give each, and when to drop one.

How dating-site compatibility questionnaires work, how eharmony and Parship describe theirs, what research says about whether matching algorithms predict compatibility, and how to get the most out of one.

How dating app filters work, which are free and which are paid on Hinge and Bumble, how to set age range, distance and intentions after 50, and the difference between preferences and dealbreakers.

What boosts, spotlights, super likes and roses actually do on Tinder, Hinge and Bumble, what they can’t do, when they might be worth trying after 50, and how to avoid overspending.

How dating app algorithms decide who you see and who sees you, what Tinder, Hinge and Bumble say about their systems, the myths to ignore, and honest ways to get seen by more of the right people after 50.

How to cancel a dating site or app subscription in the UK: website, Apple and Google steps, cancelling vs deleting, refunds and the 14-day cooling-off period, stopping card payments and the 2027 rules.

Free vs paid dating sites for over-50s in the UK: what you get free, what paying adds, subscription and auto-renewal traps, your cancellation rights and how to decide.

Can Hinge and Bumble work if you are over 50? How they work, what is free and paid, who uses them, how they compare with over-50s sites, and tips to get the best from them.