Is it really worth spending money on these dating apps…?

I’m just trying to find someone I can link with for a night, honestly and genuinely. I’ve never used online dating apps before so I don’t really know how they work, but it just seems that they want money and I can’t seem to think that it’s worth it bc I might not get anything in return by spending:/ anyway I’d like some insight on what I should do if I want to meet and link with ppl around my area and if it’s worth it to spend money