Does anyone still use yescam com for camming, or is it outdated?

Started by Ethan Parker 15 May 2026 Free Dating & Apps discussion 11 replies
Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Joined: Jan 2025
Messages: 169
#1

So I've been wondering about this for a while and figured this was the best place to ask. The question of does anyone still use yescam com for camming, or is it outdated comes up a lot and I never seem to get a straight answer that's actually useful.

From what I've seen browsing around, there's a ton of noise — paid placements, fake reviews, and sites that haven't been updated since like 2019. It's genuinely hard to know what's real anymore.

Here's what I've noticed so far:

  • A lot of the "free" platforms are free to browse but lock basic features behind a subscription
  • Bots and inactive accounts seem to be everywhere on the bigger platforms
  • The smaller niche platforms sometimes have a more engaged community even if the numbers are lower
  • Privacy settings vary wildly — some require way too much personal info upfront

Would love to hear from people who've actually used something recently and had a real experience, good or bad. Not looking for another generic top-10 list, just honest opinions from people who've been in the same situation.

AdamB
AdamB
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 667
#2

Platforms like datebound.site tend to do better for this because they're more niche. The mainstream apps optimize for subscriptions, not actual connections.

Kyle_Denver
Kyle_Denver
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 1370
#3

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Datelink. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Evan Ross
Evan Ross
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 372
#4
There are a few things that consistently separate the good platforms from the garbage ones:
  • Active moderation — if there's no team reviewing reports, bots multiply fast
  • Profile verification options, even basic ones like email confirmation
  • A free browse tier that actually shows you real profiles before asking for a card
  • Mobile-friendly design — a clunky app is a red flag for poor maintenance overall
Based on those criteria, I'd say souldate.site passes most of them. Definitely run through the free version first before committing to anything paid.
Sean Monroe
Sean Monroe
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 118
#5

Heard good things about datingfly.online from a couple people in similar situations. Apparently the user verification there is tighter than average, which keeps the fake profile problem manageable.

Tried several last year. Some were okay, most were a waste of time. Depends a lot on your location..
GraceP
GraceP
Joined: Jan 2025
Messages: 1552
#6

Honestly the best result I got was from Datescout. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 1261
#7
There are a few things that consistently separate the good platforms from the garbage ones:
  • Active moderation — if there's no team reviewing reports, bots multiply fast
  • Profile verification options, even basic ones like email confirmation
  • A free browse tier that actually shows you real profiles before asking for a card
  • Mobile-friendly design — a clunky app is a red flag for poor maintenance overall
Based on those criteria, I'd say datescout.site passes most of them. Definitely run through the free version first before committing to anything paid.
MonicaF
MonicaF
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 405
#8

The credit card thing is a dealbreaker for me too. Always check the fine print before entering any info.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 1447
#9

Honestly the best result I got was from Datenest. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Amber_FL
Amber_FL
Joined: Jan 2024
Messages: 848
#10

Heard good things about turndate.site from a couple people in similar situations. Apparently the user verification there is tighter than average, which keeps the fake profile problem manageable.

Megan Walsh
Megan Walsh
Joined: Jan 2024
Messages: 120
#11

If you're on mobile, make sure whatever you use has a decent app. The browser-only ones are annoying.

Scott Vega
Scott Vega
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 327
#12

I find that writing a longer bio actually helps filter out the weirdos who just want a quick reply.

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