Plenty of Fish trumpets its number of conversations for one main reason—messaging anyone is free on the app. That doesnt mean POF is not going to ask for your money, though. If someone likes you, the app prompts you to upgrade your account to see who it is.

What are POF fees?

A premium membership, which costs between $5.95 a month (if youre paying for one year in advance) and $9.80 per month (if youre paying for three months at a time), is intended to allow your profile and messages to stand out to other members with a special gold star designation.