# Gaydar - Gay Dating and Chat — Meet like-minded guys now

> Social and dating platform for gay and bi men. (iPhone/iPad app by CPC Connect Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar-gay-dating-and-chat/id371711798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CPC Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/709227027)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 218 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 139 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar-gay-dating-and-chat/id371711798/reviews.md

## What is Gaydar?

Gaydar is one of the world’s best and busiest social and dating platforms for gay and bi men everywhere.  We've been proudly serving the LGBT community for over 18 years! 

Sign up to the NEW app in seconds, join millions of guys like you, share your hobbies and interests and let Gaydar match you up.

Gaydar is always there for you whenever you want to meet other guys - for chat, dating and relationships. It's also a great place to make new friends, create social and interest groups and find travel companions.

Wherever you are, Gaydar gives you reliable, instant access to millions of men in the palm of your hand.

Connect with guys like you, either nearby or somewhere you're planning to visit.  Chat, exchange photos, and when you're ready to meet, share your location.

INSIDE THE FREE GAYDAR APP:

• Send as many messages as you like
• Use your 'Current Location' to see who's around you right now
• 'Search Elsewhere' to connect with guys in other towns, cities, countries or continents
• Swipe up/down to see if a profile has multiple photos
• Swipe left/right to move from profile to profile
• Upload and send HD quality photos
• 'Wink' at the guys you like to break the ice
• Save favourites! Keep in touch with the guys you like the most
• Search by profile name or 'about me'

Available for iPhone and iPod touch.  The Gaydar app also integrates seamlessly with the NEW Gaydar site built for tablet, mobile and desktop. Your app login will also give you secure access to the new site.

Note: Within the app you can upgrade and become a 'Gaydar VIP' when you purchase either a 1, 3, 6 or 12 monthly membership plan. As a VIP member, you will be able to:

• Browse without limits 
• Turn off ads
• See who's viewed your profile
• Unlock advanced filters
• Find guys who are online right now
• Go Incognito and browse anonymously 
• Add up to 50 photos to your public gallery
• Add up to 100 photos to your private gallery
• Receive read receipts

When purchasing a membership plan, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 

• 1 month - $7.99
• 3 months - $16.99
• 6 month - $26.99
• 12 month - $45.99

Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 

Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and will identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Auto-renewal may be turned off after purchase. For further info on managing your subscription go to:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039

Note: To provide you with best and closest matches, we request that you provide your current location. Also, notification permission is required in order to let you know whenever a new message is sent to you.

Terms of Service: https://www.gaydar.net/content/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.gaydar.net/content/privacy

## Key features

- Chat and dating for gay/bi men
- Find local or global connections
- Share photos and location
- Create social and interest groups
- Browse anonymously (VIP)
- Advanced search filters (VIP)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 6 Months | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| Gaydar Unlimited 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Gaydar Unlimited 3 Months | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Gaydar Unlimited 6 Months | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Gaydar Unlimited 1 Year | $45.99 | per year |
| Gaydar Unlimited 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Favourited You 1 Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Grid 1 Week | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viewed You 1 Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| See Older Conversations 1 Week | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gaydar?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Packed full of features
- 👍 Wonderful design
- 🚀 Loads of men
- 👍 Handy to access on iPhone

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🤖 Fake/inactive profiles
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Profile photos not loading
- Messaging bugs
- Crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate location data

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering
- Better messaging functionality
- Profile photo management
- Notifications and chat history sync
- Compatibility with older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 218)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar-gay-dating-and-chat/id371711798/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Registration

*2025-11-18, version 4.15.14*

No sirve en lo absoluto, da miles de errores, ni siquiera te puedes crear una cuenta

### 1/5 — Gaydar is dead and buried. Why is it still on AppStore

*2025-10-11, version 4.15.14*

Great institution that didn’t keep up and just lost it. RIP

### 1/5 — Fake app

*2025-10-05, version 4.15.14*

My password for the stupid password policy. It was more than 6 characters included a capital letter numbers and symbols yet you still wouldn’t accept it. Save yourself the frustration and don’t download it.

### 1/5 — Not Working

*2025-09-02, version 4.15.14*

It seems that this App is not working on on operating system. However, it seems like everyone’s data is with another company images included.

### 1/5 — One stat

*2025-07-23, version 4.15.14*

Can’t access messages as the wheel of doom constantly appears. Can’t even upload a picture as it fails every time. And the main page crashes. The app needs an update as it’s been like this for months now.

### 1/5 — Messages

*2025-07-11, version 4.15.14*

Been on this waste of a website for years. Downloaded the app a few weeks ago. Seemed better, could actually see my messages and I could never reply on the website.
Then the messages have now gone and do not open

### 1/5 — App is not working on iOS

*2025-07-10, version 4.15.14*

App is not listing messages and web version gaydar.net does not even recognize my login and password , when I use “send login link” I can access but interface is weird and  not the same as it used to be on mobile app, lots of confusing features and random spam messages with some “groups” I never asked for or invited to be contacted by . I don’t get . Fix iPhone app and get it back in order like it used to be . Help support does not reply to my email for few days . Still waiting

### 2/5 — Lame

*2025-03-15, version 4.15.14*

Yes, another day dating site charging money for us to mingle not worth my dollar

### 1/5 — APP CRASHES EVERY TIME I TRY TO CHECK MAIL

*2025-03-11, version 4.15.14*

Worthless customer service! I’ve reported this problem numerous times over several months. NO REPLY FROM GAYDAR! EVER!
NO STARS!

### 1/5 — WHAT HAPPENED?!

*2025-03-08, version 4.15.14*

I just read my old review about your old app. It was a good review about a good app. And then you completely redesigned it to being the worst app EVER!

It’s terrible!! Really REALLY bad and almost unusable. Typing messages is a nightmare. That’s if you can even get the inbox open. I haven’t been able to access my inbox for ages, it’s just won’t download!

I think it’s time to give it up now. The gaydar days are long gone. You’ve already ruined it so just let it die!

## Frequently asked questions about Gaydar

### What is Gaydar?

Gaydar is a social and dating platform designed for gay and bisexual men. It allows users to connect for chat, dating, relationships, making friends, joining groups, and finding travel companions. The app has been serving the LGBT community for over 18 years.

### What are the key features of Gaydar?

Key features include sending unlimited messages, using current location to see nearby users, searching in other locations, uploading HD photos, 'winking' to break the ice, saving favorites, and searching by profile name. VIP members gain access to advanced features like browsing without limits and advanced filters.

### How much does Gaydar cost?

The basic Gaydar app is free to use, allowing users to send messages and connect with others. For enhanced features, users can upgrade to a 'Gaydar VIP' membership with plans ranging from 1 to 12 months, with prices varying based on the duration.

### What platforms is Gaydar available on?

The Gaydar app is available for iPhone and iPod touch. It also integrates seamlessly with the new Gaydar site, which is built for tablet, mobile, and desktop, allowing for secure access with your app login.

### Who is Gaydar for?

Gaydar is for gay and bisexual men who are looking to meet like-minded individuals. Whether you're seeking a romantic relationship, casual dating, new friendships, or companions for travel, this platform provides a space to connect with millions of men worldwide.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.15.14 — 2021-02-12

Minor UI improvements

### 4.15.13 — 2021-02-05

This update includes support for our Valentine's Day promotion

### 4.15.12 — 2021-01-06

Resolves an issue that prevented some users from seeing their favorites

### 4.15.11 — 2020-12-18

Resolved an issue that resulted in automatic logout when running in background

### 4.15.10 — 2020-12-16

This update includes support for our upcoming Christmas promotion

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