# beau. - gay friends & chat — meet men nearby, your way.

> Gay dating and social connection app with multiple modes and real profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by BEAU PERIOD LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beau-gay-friends-and-chat/id6765961803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BEAU PERIOD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896142189)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beau-gay-friends-and-chat/id6765961803/reviews.md

## What is beau.?

beau. is the gay connection app that actually gets it. Built for friendship, dating, and the kinds of community queer people build for ourselves. 

ONE PROFILE, MULTIPLE MODES.
You don't have to be one thing on beau. Switch your mode with a tap and show up however you feel that day. Each mode has its own visibility rules so what you see, and who sees you, matches what you're actually here for.

REAL PROFILES.
Phone-verified, photo-moderated, no fake-account farms. We block VOIP numbers at signup. We catch duplicate profiles. A real human admin reviews every report.

PRIVACY-FIRST BY DEFAULT.
• End-to-end encrypted DMs
• Screenshot prevention app-wide
• Hide-from-contacts blocks anyone in your phone book
• No in-app ads, no data sales, no tracking pixels

SPACES.
The bars, cafés, parks, and bookstores where queer people actually gather, each with its own page. Tap a spot to see who's out right now, what events are coming up, and photos from the people who've been. Built from real check-ins, by the people who show up.

EVENTS, NOT JUST CHATS.
Discover queer events near you. Host your own. RSVPs gate the chat so it's only the people who are actually showing up.

OUT NOW.
Set a quick status when you're at a bar, coffee shop, or party. Local queers see it for the next few hours and can say hi.

BLOCKING THAT MAKES SENSE.
Three tiers, depending on the situation:
• Not For Me. Silent removal from your feeds, fully reversible.
• Block with reason. For people you've messaged. They see why ("met someone", "not feeling it", "I need space"). Closure, not ghosting.
• Safety block. Silent, immediate, reportable. For when something's actually wrong.

SMART MATCHING.
Match scoring uses your tags, identity, and vibe, not just photos. We tell you who's a good fit and let you decide.

beau.plus adds:
• Read receipts
• Unsend any message within 20 minutes
• See who's viewed you
• Monthly profile boost
• Plus much more

Built in Maine. Currently live in select cities. 

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://beauperiod.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Multiple profile modes
- Phone-verified profiles
- Tiered blocking system
- Smart matching by vibe
- Local event discovery
- End-to-end encrypted DMs
- Screenshot prevention

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| beau.plus | $7.99 | per month |
| beau.plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beau-gay-friends-and-chat/id6765961803/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2026-07-02*

Most apps are just for dating or hookups, this app is for dating hookups and making friends.

### 5/5 — Refreshing App

*2026-07-01*

Finally an app that I can stand behind. So excited to see what’s next.

## Frequently asked questions about beau.

### What is beau.?

beau. is a gay connection app designed for friendship, dating, and building community. It offers multiple profile modes, real profiles, and smart matching to help users connect.

### How does beau. ensure real profiles?

Profiles are phone-verified and photo-moderated, with VOIP numbers blocked at signup. The app also catches duplicate profiles and has a human admin review every report.

### What are the blocking options on beau.?

beau. offers three tiers of blocking: 'Not For Me' for silent removal, 'Block with reason' for messaged individuals, and 'Safety block' for immediate, reportable blocking.

### Does beau. have ads?

No, beau. is ad-free and does not sell user data or use tracking pixels.

### What features does beau.plus offer?

beau.plus provides read receipts, the ability to unsend messages within 15 minutes, view who has viewed your profile, a monthly profile boost, and more.

### What is the pricing for beau.plus?

beau.plus offers subscription plans at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year, both with a 14-day free trial.

### Is beau. available on all devices?

Currently, beau. is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is beau. updated?

The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on June 24, 2026, indicating recent updates and ongoing development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-08-15

New folks get a proper hello when they walk in. The home screen loads itself now, as it always should have. Sprinkle of fixes on top.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-14

Nothing major, mama. Mostly bug fixes and some onboarding magic.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-08-11

beau. grows the best way there is: through the people you bring into it. Now you can invite a friend who'd fit right in, and when they join, you both get a free month of beau.plus. Call it a thank-you for helping the community grow.

Find your people, and bring a few of your own.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-10

Made some home screen improvements. And a little polish here and there.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-08

Some minor bug fixes

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