My roommate and I debate this topic all the time, since she is a dating app user. I tried Bumble for a minute — that wasn't too terrible because I felt like I was a bit more in control of my fate. But, overall, I hate them. I think they're a load of bull.
They feel so insincere, photos never actually look like the people when you meet them, and when you finally connect with someone, the conversations are severely lacking. These dating apps are also very taxing on one's self-esteem. It's rough to take a look at an empty inbox, especially if you've swiped someone and you're waiting for them to match with you. You also base so much on a simple swipe left or right motion and very rarely get a chance to see how the person acts when they're not "on display."
I'm a big fan of meeting people at concerts, bars, networking events, and through friends. If I meet someone somewhere I frequent, at a concert of a band I love, or through a friend, I feel like there's already some sort of established level of commonality. I met the guy I'm currently with through a friend of mine, and he's honestly wonderful.