# banana - Gay Male Video Chat

> Global gay male video chat and social networking app. (iPhone/iPad app by Vocato SL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-gay-male-video-chat/id1187641286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vocato SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468087383)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.88/5 from 276 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-gay-male-video-chat/id1187641286/reviews.md

## What is banana?

Connect with other men in the global gay community with the #1 video chat app made for gay males. Find a new friend or your Mr. Right.

Instantly meet millions of other men from all over the world. Swipe right to start or continue your search and swipe left to take a break, it's that simple. What are you waiting for?

Everyone queer, gay, curious, adventurous is welcome in the banana community.

Your security:
None of the videos are stored by banana so you can be sure your chats will stay between you and your match. So relax and have fun! :)

banana is for male adults at least 18 years old. Nudity and sex acts are strictly prohibited and accounts will be banned for indecent activity.

Terms of Service: https://www.meetbanana.com/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.meetbanana.com/privacy-policy

Advertising / Partnerships / Acquisition offers: info@vocatosl.com

Like us on social media to spread the word!
Facebook: @meetbanana

## Key features

- Global gay male video chat
- Connect with men worldwide
- Swipe to connect or skip
- Privacy-focused video storage
- Community for queer and gay men

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 20 hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gems | $199.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of banana?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ❤️ Love the app concept
- 🍌 Fun and colorful interface
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 🤝 Great for meeting people
- 💬 Good for flirting and talking

**Cons**

- ❌ App not working
- ⚫ Black screen issues
- 🚫 Won't start up
- 📉 Low user count
- 🔞 Inappropriate content
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💸 Paid features not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not loading
- Blue screen
- Black screen
- Won't start up
- App doesn't open
- App not connecting
- Freezes on swipe screen
- Front facing camera not loading
- iOS 15.3 not loading
- iOS 14.8 not working

**Most requested features**

- More people from America
- More users in my country
- Fix the app
- Add more people
- Fix the bugs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-gay-male-video-chat/id1187641286/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Working

*2024-06-16, version 2.7*

Guys it’s working again if you looking to make sure it’s back up

### 5/5 — we need mor people in this app

*2024-06-01, version 2.7*

i love this app i can video live w different people but it would be great if more people would join specially from america

### 2/5 — Not working

*2023-08-26, version 2.7*

Not working

### 4/5 — Fix

*2023-08-08, version 2.7*

Please fix will not start up

### 1/5 — AFTER PAYING FOR SUBSCRIPTION IT STOPS WORKING

*2023-07-16, version 2.7*

All that is shown in the screen is a DARK BLUE SCREEN

### 5/5 — I like because I can play with my self

*2023-07-03, version 2.7*

Yeah

### 5/5 — It’s back up and running

*2023-05-12, version 2.7*

I am so pleased. I love this app

### 3/5 — Make more men want

*2023-05-03, version 2.7*

Free try on it to get us going and 💰 pay anything for that stuff

### 5/5 — ITS BACK ITS WORKING

*2023-04-17, version 2.7*

GUYS PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APP LETS HAVE MORE PEOPLE ACTIVE IN HERE

### 1/5 — No footage

*2023-01-14, version 2.7*

Won’t load or anything just a blue screen

## Frequently asked questions about banana

### What is this app?

This app is a video chat platform designed for gay men to connect with others globally. It allows users to find new friends or potential romantic partners through a simple swipe interface. The community welcomes gay, queer, and curious individuals.

### How does the video chat work?

Users can instantly meet millions of other men from around the world. The app features a simple swipe mechanism: swipe right to start or continue a search for a connection, and swipe left to take a break. Video chats are not stored by the app, ensuring privacy between users.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core video chat and connection features. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting optional features or enhancements may be available for purchase.

### Who can use this app?

This app is intended for male adults who are at least 18 years old. Nudity and sex acts are strictly prohibited, and accounts engaging in such activity will be banned to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

### What are the privacy features?

User privacy is a key focus. None of the video chats are stored by the app, meaning your conversations remain private between you and your match. This allows users to relax and enjoy their interactions with confidence.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2020-07-21

Camera control improved, login simplified, stability & safety enhanced. Direct chats are available now for premium accounts.

### 2.6 — 2020-04-04

Added restore password option for email
Fixed some bugs

### 2.2 — 2019-10-23

Premium Accounts
Bug fixes
iOS 13 Ready

### 2.1.14 — 2019-08-11

Fix user profile pictures
Fix video chat connection
Reduces text chat cost
Minor improvements

### 2.1.5 — 2019-07-15

Stability improvement
Bug fixes
New server
Fixed login/logout issues
Fixed text chats

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*