Having to pay for app memberships or to unlock certain features is nothing new in online dating, but if you're looking for a free online dating site, then Clover may not be for you. While this dating service does offer access to some features without a membership and they also have a one-week free trial, the app's most notable features aren't available unless you pay for their premium subscription (per PC Mag).

With a subscription, users are able to access the app's video call features, advanced sorting options, unlimited instant messaging, and weekly algorithmic boosts. One of Clover's most prominent features, its live streaming, is also only open to premium members, as PC Mag noted. According to Clover's Apple App Store description, premium memberships begin at $19.99 per week, but users can also opt for $74.99 for three months or $119.99 per year.

One of the primary complaints mentioned in user reviews is that many of the app's features that used to be free are now behind a paywall, particularly the ability to chat with other members. As mentioned by one reviewer on the Apple App Store, "Clover is basically useless now to people who don't pay $30 [a month]. You can't like anyone's profile, send messages or do anything but browse." With this in mind, one of the most disliked elements of the Clover dating app to keep in mind is the requirement of a pricey subscription.