# Gayhunt : Gay Chat & Dating — Chat and Meet Local Men

> Social app for gay, bi, and open-minded men to chat, date, and meet. (iPhone/iPad app by GayHunt LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayhunt-gay-chat-and-dating/id1500431191 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GayHunt LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543939641)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 162 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayhunt-gay-chat-and-dating/id1500431191/reviews.md

## What is Gayhunt?

The Gayhunt is the 'social app' for bi, gay, and open-minded men - for dates, friends, and more! Gayhunt goes beyond the anon apps and is for guys that are interested in meeting other men

So, why choose Gayhunt?
• NO bots or spam: Users authenticate themselves through social networks, face pics, and/or Email id
• Visitors: See men who visited your profile
• Nearby: Find your Nearest User and chat with them
• Profile Details: it will help you to know about user behavior
• Unlimited Chat with share images, location and Emoji's
• Get Lucky Match by our Standard Algorithm which is more related with your profile
• Ad-free Browsing: Brows Profiles without any ads
• Like and Favorite feature will help you to List out your Like one user
• Notification inform about your profile activity by other user

Gayhunt is also the only gay dating App that allows users to sign a code of mutual respect. Ours is a friendly community that doesn't tolerate the kind of shade. EXPERIENCE MATTERS, and it shows on Gayhunt.

Subscription conditions:
- we offer several Premium Subscription options: a weekly subscription option at $9.99 per week, Monthly subscription at $24.99 Per Month, yearly subscription at $59.99 Per Year
- Your subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
- Note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period.
- You can cancel a subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings after purchase. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

Need more information:
Our Privacy Policy: 
https://gayhunt.us/privacy-policy
Our Terms of Service:
https://gayhunt.us/terms-of-use

Gayhunt is only for 18+ years Old Only,
Child Safety Policy:
https://gayhunt.us/child-safety-policy

## Key features

- No bots or spam through social network authentication
- See who visited your profile
- Find and chat with nearby users
- Unlimited chat with image and location sharing
- Get lucky matches via algorithm
- Ad-free browsing
- Like and favorite users

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Go Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium Spotlight | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Gayhunt?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📸 High-quality profile pictures
- 🎨 Clean and modern app design
- ✨ Easy and effective to use
- 💬 Functional messaging system

**Cons**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and premium requirements
- 🚫 Cannot message without paid subscription
- 🤖 Abundance of fake accounts and bots
- ❌ Severely limited free version functionality
- 🔔 Intrusive review request notifications
- 📍 Nearby users hidden behind paywall
- 🐛 Technical glitches and bugs
- 📝 Numerous typos and grammatical errors
- 🎣 Catfish profiles prevalent
- ⚠️ False advertising about bot prevention
- 🔄 Messaging notifications don't sync properly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory profile info
- ❌ Comparison to superior competitor (Grindr)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Messages not appearing in inbox despite notifications
- App crashes and freezes
- Notification system not syncing with actual messages
- Swiping functionality inconsistent
- Review popup appears repeatedly even after rating
- Profile loading issues
- False bot account messages from app itself

**Most requested features**

- Free messaging capability
- Unlimited daily swipes
- Visible 'who liked you' feature
- Free access to nearby users
- Ability to hide age and face on free tier
- Profile deletion instructions in app
- Reduced subscription pricing
- Better free tier features to compete with alternatives

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayhunt-gay-chat-and-dating/id1500431191/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dose not work

*2025-03-16, version 1.3*

Spent all there time getting dressed.

### 1/5 — Really disappointed

*2023-11-16, version 1.3*

I got this app yesterday and it is the worst app I’ve ever had. Now it’s not even working,you can’t even use it.I’d demand my money back. Very disappointed

### 1/5 — Pic wuality

*2023-09-01, version 1.3*

I cannot see my pic’s i have asked u guys 4 help with no response

### 5/5 — Cool

*2023-08-31, version 1.3*

Me está gustando

### 1/5 — Esta app tiene muy pocas opciones y todo lo quiere cobrar están locos , Grinder es la numero 1

*2023-08-19, version 1.3*

Grinder es la numero uno , ustedes de deben estar muriendo de hambre porque todo lo quieren cobrar y no dan nada de opinión a los usuario , jajajja Grinder nombre One👏

### 5/5 — I’m on to you  … You want on me too ❤️🙈😏

*2023-06-21, version 1.3*

Immediately I go to 
  “Waft would you like for breakfast aside from going downtown to bjs lol

### 1/5 — Total garbage

*2023-06-03, version 1.3*

Yet another app where you can’t even try it without paying

### 1/5 — Not good at all

*2023-04-12, version 1.3*

This just doesn’t make sense

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-01-16, version 1.3*

This app is complete trash. Nothing works.

### 2/5 — Dont like it you have to pay for a subscription

*2022-11-23, version 1.3*

Why are more sites wanting to sell subscriptions when they should be free for the service that they provide for the cellular Netwerk to the fees of owning a phone

## Frequently asked questions about Gayhunt

### What is Gayhunt?

Gayhunt is a social app designed for bi, gay, and open-minded men. It facilitates connections for dates, friendships, and more, aiming to go beyond anonymous apps by fostering a community that values mutual respect. The app offers features to help users find and connect with other men.

### What are the key features of Gayhunt?

Key features include robust user authentication to minimize bots and spam, the ability to see who has visited your profile, a 'nearby' function to find local users, detailed profile information, unlimited chat with image and location sharing, a matching algorithm, ad-free browsing, and a like/favorite system. Users also receive notifications about profile activity.

### How much does Gayhunt cost?

Gayhunt offers premium subscriptions with several options: weekly at $9.99, monthly at $24.99, and yearly at $59.99. Auto-renewal is enabled by default but can be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Users can cancel anytime through their iTunes account settings.

### Who can use Gayhunt?

Gayhunt is exclusively for individuals aged 18 years and older. It is designed for bi, gay, and open-minded men who are interested in meeting other men for various types of connections, from dating to friendships.

### How does Gayhunt ensure user safety and respect?

The app uses social network authentication, face pics, and/or email IDs to verify users, aiming to prevent bots and spam. It also promotes a code of mutual respect among its users and has a dedicated child safety policy. The community is designed to be friendly and not tolerate disrespectful behavior.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-01-23

- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-01-08

Bug Fix,
Performance improvement,

### 1.3 — 2020-10-29

Performance improvement

### 1.2 — 2020-07-13

Minor Bug Fix

### 1.1 — 2020-04-15

*** Spotlight have more power then ever ***
Spotlight users now able to see their stalkers (Likers, Viewer & Maches)

*** New name But same experience ***

*** Minor bug fixes & Performance improvement ***

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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 2026-08-04.*