Hoping someone here has actually tested dating chatting apps replacing traditional texting rather than just read about it. The deciding factor is the share of verified profiles, though I would want someone to check me on this, which is the whole problem with replacing apps. Look closely at replacing apps and half the frustration disappears once you write the bio for one person rather than for everyone.
The replacing texting case is instructive — the platform hides read receipts on the free tier, so it pays to read the billing terms before uploading a photo. I judge replacing on one thing: what decides it is how many first messages actually land, not star ratings from strangers.
Every time texting apps comes up, the honest advice is to treat an empty bio as a red flag, having tried a handful of these. Most threads about dating chatting apps replacing traditional texting miss this — you get further if you treat an empty bio as a red flag. Would especially like to hear from anyone who changed their mind on replacing apps.