# Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat — Meet & Date Local LGBTQ People

> Location-based dating and social networking app for the LGBTQ+ community. (iPhone/iPad app by Grindr LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindr-gay-dating-and-chat/id319881193 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grindr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/308956626)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 386,407 App Store ratings · 6,667 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 483 MB
- Languages: American English, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2009-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindr-gay-dating-and-chat/id319881193/reviews.md

## What is Grindr?

Grindr is the world’s #1 free dating app serving the LGBTQ community. If you’re gay, bi, trans, queer, or even just curious, Grindr is the best and easiest way to meet new people for friendships, dates, and whatever else you’re looking for. 

On a trip? Grindr is an indispensable tool for LGBTQ travelers—log in to meet locals and get recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. With Grindr in your pocket, you’ll always be connected to other LGBTQ people around you and have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening.

Ready to get started? Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you like. Within minutes you’ll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with people near you.

Grindr is faster and better than ever:

• See people nearby based on your location
• Chat and share private photos
• Add tags to share your interests
• Search tags to find others based on their interests
• Create private albums to share (and unshare) multiple photos at once
• Filter your search to find what you want
• Star your favorites and block others
• Report people easily and safely

Looking for even more? Upgrade your Grindr experience to XTRA for more features, more control, and more fun:

• No 3rd party ads
• See up to 600 profiles at once
• View only people who are online now
• View only profiles with a photo
• Filter by position, relationship status, and more

Want the ultimate Grindr experience? Upgrade to Grindr Unlimited for our most premium features:

• Unlimited profiles
• Full access to your Viewed Me list
• Incognito mode - browse profiles without being seen
• Unsend messages and photos
• All XTRA features

Need help? If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support by contacting us through https://help.grindr.com

Grindr Ads:

Grindr (excluding XTRA and Unlimited accounts) includes third-party advertising, which involves the sharing of limited data with our Ad/Marketing partners as described in our privacy policy. Grindr does not share any of your Grindr profile information with Advertising or Marketing partners. You can adjust your third-party advertising privacy settings within the app at any time. 

Grindr Subscriptions:

Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.

Grindr, Grindr XTRA & Grindr Unlimited are for adults 18 years and older only. Profile photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.

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

## Key features

- See people nearby based on location
- Chat and share private photos
- Add and search tags for interests
- Create private photo albums
- Filter search results
- Star favorites and block users
- Report users safely

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| XTRA | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH | $27.99 | per month |
| XTRA | $22.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $44.99 | per month |
| XTRA | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $27.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $27.99 | per 7 days |
| XTRA | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| XTRA 1 Week | $15.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #32 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)
- #2 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)
- #27 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Grindr?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Variety of users
- 🤝 Helps build LGBTQ community
- 😊 Good for hookups and dating

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤖 Lots of bots and fake profiles
- 🔞 Inappropriate content and harassment
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 📍 Inaccurate location tracking
- 💤 Declining user experience with updates
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertising

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Constant crashes and freezes
- Messages not sending or receiving
- Profiles not loading or refreshing properly
- Unreliable location data

**Most requested features**

- Improved safety and verification features
- Better moderation and enforcement of guidelines
- More customizable search and filtering options
- Reduce paywall for basic functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 6,667)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindr-gay-dating-and-chat/id319881193/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-24, version 26.14.1*

The app is pretty horrible a lot ads , my chaats are so crazy, the app almost the time have problems it don’t work good , everything is horrible this new version is horrible I prefer to be in sniffies oh blowers it’s much better, hopefully grind get better bc , now I deleted my account I didn’t like anymore

### 1/5 — DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

*2026-08-24, version 26.14.1*

Way too many ads, never-ending spam, and fake profiles! So ungodly expensive, and the “free” version only lets you see 3 people after 400 ads and blocks you from communicating! STAY AWAY FROM GRINDR! So many better other apps!!!!!

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

More trans and actual females than gay guys the site has gotten worse and worse. I’m glad I don’t pay for it no more.

### 1/5 — Ads on Unlimited

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

If I pay for no ads, that means I want no ads— including those from Grindr. For anyone considering purchasing Unlimited, just know you’ll still be bombarded by popups to get you to buy Grindr’s branded Erectile Dysfunction meds. 🙄🙄 So annoying.

### 2/5 — Layout

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

The more recent update and change of layout has put the right now feature in a position where you can press it by accident if not careful. The cynic of me says this is on purpose £££, or just a result of poor UAT

### 1/5 — ⭐ 1/5 — If I could give zero stars, I would.

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

My experience with Grindr’s customer support has been absolutely unacceptable. I have repeatedly reached out regarding an issue and have gone 26 days without receiving a response, despite following up multiple times.

Their standard explanation is that responses may be delayed due to a “high volume of requests,” but at some point, you have to wonder how much of that volume is created by people having to repeatedly submit requests or follow up because their original concerns are simply not being addressed.

I understand that delays happen, but 26 days without meaningful communication or even basic follow-up is not reasonable customer service. If a company is going to provide a support or appeals process, there should actually be someone available to respond within a reasonable amount of time.

What makes the experience even more frustrating is how quickly action can be taken against an account, while getting someone to review the situation, explain what happened, or respond to an appeal seems to take an unreasonable amount of time.

The lack of communication, transparency, and responsiveness has been incredibly disappointing. Thankfully, I do not pay for this service, because based on the customer support I have experienced, I certainly would not recommend paying for it.

If zero stars were an option, that would be my rating.

### 1/5 — Too strict

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

Will ban you for damn near anything and then let other ppl do the same thing

### 1/5 — Too Much Ads

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

We all know that apps developer want to get rich. Kindly reduce your ads in the apps. It make it sucks!

### 1/5 — Can’t read

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

I can’t read any of my messages it keeps disappearing please fix

### 2/5 — Banned

*2026-08-23, version 26.14.1*

I have had my account banned for no apparent reason so I opened a new account on a new email and number and Phone and that was banned in less than two weeks and I have hardly spoken to anybody on this site. I rather suspect that somebody has a grudge against me and has made false reports against me so now I have lost all my contacts and I have to sit and play the waiting game until my appeals are reviewed. To my knowledge I have not broken any of the guidelines or rules and I have paid until March next year but I cannot access anything and I can’t even get a refund

## Frequently asked questions about Grindr

### What is Grindr?

Grindr is a free dating and social networking app designed for the LGBTQ+ community. It allows users to discover and connect with other LGBTQ+ individuals nearby for friendships, dates, or other connections. It also serves as a tool for LGBTQ+ travelers to find local recommendations.

### What are the key features of Grindr?

Key features include seeing people nearby based on your location, chatting and sharing private photos, adding and searching tags for interests, creating private photo albums, filtering search results, starring favorites, blocking users, and reporting users safely.

### How much does Grindr cost?

The basic Grindr app is free to use. However, it offers optional paid subscriptions, Grindr XTRA and Grindr Unlimited, which provide additional features such as an ad-free experience, more profile views, advanced filters, and incognito mode.

### Is Grindr available on all devices?

Grindr is a mobile application, typically available for download on smartphones and tablets. Users can manage their subscriptions through their respective app store accounts, such as the Apple App Store.

### Who can use Grindr?

Grindr is intended for adults aged 18 years and older. It is designed for individuals who identify as gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or are curious about connecting with the LGBTQ+ community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.15.1 — 2026-08-27

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

### 26.15.0 — 2026-08-24

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

### 26.14.1 — 2026-08-14

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

### 26.14.0 — 2026-08-12

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

### 26.13.1 — 2026-08-04

We’ve improved the app to make it even better: less bugs, more connection. To make sure you never miss out on new features, keep your automatic updates turned on.

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