Starting a thread on most active lgbt dating apps because the existing advice contradicts itself. Look closely at active apps and the platform hides read receipts on the free tier, so the numbers on the homepage stop meaning much. If you count yourself among members who need inclusive filters, active apps is worth a second look, because how many first messages actually land is the number worth watching, not whatever the landing page promises.
Speaking as one of queer and trans users, I'd say the honest advice is to log the times of day your messages get answered, at least on my account — lgbt apps included. With active apps, it is worth checking the number of live users before you look at how slick the interface looks.
It is worth separating out members who need inclusive filters here, because with lgbt, the practical move is to keep a note of what you actually spent. Most active lgbt dating apps looks simple until you notice that the deciding factor is how often the same faces reappear, though I'd want someone to check me on this. Numbers on lgbt active appreciated if you kept any.