HARDLINE Chat

HARDLINE Chat

Gay Dating,Text, Voice & Video

20 ratings
72 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 23, 2011
  • April 8, 2025
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About

Connect with gay, bi, and curious men nearby for dating and conversation. Share photos, manage privacy, and communicate via text or voice chat. Discover new connections wherever you are.

Photo management (public & private)
Access control for private photos
Block unwanted users
Text messaging
Voice chat
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What users say

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What's New in HARDLINE Chat

4.0.9

April 8, 2025

Added feature to rename Phone Guys. New feature to preview greetings. Bug fixes.

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

50 Credits

Provides 50 credits to access user messaging and one to one live connections.

User reviews

Innovative, User Friendly, and Hot!

I’ve been using the Hardline app for years - not sure how many, but an iPhone 4 was involved.
I stayed through the old, buggy versions because of a feature that I think is unique to Hardline; it allows live connections with guys on an affiliated phone line, and without a paywall!
In the past couple of years, and especially very recently, The work done on Hardline has made it super easy and super hot to use. And they’re really responsive on their “Contact Us” feature. I reported bugs - bugs squashed. I recommended adding a function - function added! Plus more features I sure hadn’t thought of. They really are working to make Hardline the best chatline (and hookup app, if you’d like) available. I look forward to what’s coming!
All this is why I’m giving Hardline a 5 star rating. The other gay hookup/chat-lines are coasting -
Hardline is innovating!
Please create an account and see who’s around. If there aren’t App Guys handy, there’re plenty of Phone Guys who are on regularly. Enjoy yourself!
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Response from developer

We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the app. We're continuously making improvements to the application and are committed to providing the best experience possible for our users. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Take care!

Don’t update!

Updated the app - a mistake!
I’m required to sign in again. Filled in my email address and my password. Though there are no check boxes, I reviewed the app’s terms of service and privacy policies. Tapping the still gray Login button brings a popup that all required fields must be filled in before I can continue. I filled in the only two boxes available. Please fix!
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Response from developer

Hi there, Thank you for letting us know about this issue. We're working on a fix, but if possible, it would helpful to see what the sign in page looks like for you. If you're up for it, you could send us a screenshot at customercare@fmginc.com along with the version of your phone's OS. Thank you for your continued feedback.

Canned responses don’t cut it.

Hello, I received a scripted response to my message, below. While it’s gratifying that you copied and pasted your sorrow about my bad experience, and invited me to take my issue to a private forum, away from this publicly readable space, my message did not require further discussion, but an action on your part. It’s clear you’ve removed a ton of scammer and bot accounts, but sadly this is a never ending task. On the plus side, there are now so few profiles to review, it shouldn’t take much time, each time. And since a picture of the crown prince of the UAE (currently right in the profile, but often reserved for the messages), easily IDs this most common scammer, you could, at the very least, regularly scan for his image and delete the associated profile(s). The removal of so many old scam profiles shows you have some ability in this task.
Thanks for your request to email you, but I prefer to message you here. Here’s the previous message, now I think two or more weeks old:

There are fewer than 40 men worldwide using this with a public profile. 99% of those cruising in stealth mode can be assumed to be scammers, and the very easiest kind of scammer to spot messaged me again. Fazza, the prince of the UAE. I’m not sure why scammers are so focused on using this very famous man’s name and image, but c’mon! It shouldn’t take more than a half hour to peruse your client list and delete these most obvious bots and scammers.
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Response from developer

Hi there, We can assure you the responses aren't templates, it's real people here to respond to you. We ask for you to contact us via email as in our response, there is a character limit and we won't ask you for any of your account details here in public. This makes it limiting at times to properly assist some of our customers, so this is our method. There's no issue staying here on the reviews forum instead. As you state here yourself, yes, this is a continuous effort as these types of accounts pop up every day or those who want to use platforms such as our for ill intent always find a way back. We have a team that screens content and will forward your feedback to them to be on the lookout for Fazza and other spam accounts. Thank you for taking the time to edit and re-submit new reviews to help us make improvements.

Fazza is back

There are fewer than 40 men worldwide using this with a public profile. 99% of those cruising in stealth mode can be assumed to be scammers, and the very easiest kind of scammer to spot messaged me again. Fazza, the prince of the UAE. I’m not sure why scammers are so focused on using this very famous man’s name and image, but c’mon! It shouldn’t take more than a half hour to peruse your client list and delete these most obvious bots and scammers.
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Response from developer

Good evening, We are sorry to hear you had such a poor experience while using the app. If there is anything further we can to do possibly resolve this for you, please reach out at customercare@fmginc.com

What are you doing?

Gave a one star review previously, then bumped it up to two when this app’s support personnel responded positively to my negative screed. Now here’s another.
Another new update brings another loss of features: I cannot hear “Phone Guys” outgoing messages, and either they can’t hear, or can’t respond to, messages from me, or I can’t receive any messages they might be sending. There’s also no signal to show which messages I’ve tried to listen to, as there once was. The live connection has never worked. Anyone reading - the potential of chatting with “Phone Guys” is the only reason to use this app. If this feature is gone, no reason to download.
This is far from the only thing wrong with this app, but it’s the main one. I promised to make a list of the issues, but it got very long and disorganized. I’ll admit I’m not very dedicated to it. I’ll renew my interest when I can record an outgoing message of my choice, as I could once do, and am able to message to and from guys actively on the app - the “Phobe Guys”. As a bonus, go ahead and fix the live connect!
If this feature is now behind a paywall, there is nothing to indicate this. But really, who’s gonna pay?
Thanks!
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Response from developer

Good evening, We are sorry to hear you had such a poor experience while using the app. If there is anything further we can to do possibly resolve this for you, please reach out at customercare@fmginc.com

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Reported Bugs

55 issues

Login button grayed out

Bug

Required fields not checked

Bug

Scammer profiles (Fazza)

Bug

Cannot hear 'Phone Guys' outgoing messages

Bug

Cannot respond to 'Phone Guys' messages

Bug

No signal for listened messages

Bug

Live connection never worked

Bug

Phone Msg Play right over each other

Bug

Cannot update settings

Bug

Cannot edit profile

Bug

Cannot upload voice greeting

Bug

Chat IM overlays and doesn't display properly

Bug

Chat bubbles stack on z-axis

Bug

Audio chat bubbles don't play

Bug

Initiating live-chat sends blank message

Bug

Phone users report connections never go through

Bug

Voice messages from phone users stay in upper inbox

Bug

App crashes unexpectedly

Bug

App Store link for support is incorrect

Bug

Required to pay to use features

Bug

Cannot update location

Bug

App force closes

Bug

App unexpectedly quits

Bug

Picture of friend used without permission

Bug

Debit card validation error

Bug

Filter 'Back' button missing

Bug

Cannot see who's near

Bug

App crashes when editing filter

Bug

Cannot view own profile

Bug

Cannot listen to voice messages

Bug

Cannot watch videos in chat

Bug

App shuts down when viewing profile/messages/videos

Bug

Bad customer service

Bug

Glitches

Bug

Won't load anything

Bug

Videos won't play

Bug

Deletes accounts

Bug

Location not set error

Bug

Server error during registration

Bug

Videos only play twice

Bug

Video square jumps to chat screen

Bug

Invisible messages

Bug

Locked in conversation

Bug

Back button disappeared

Bug

App keeps closing

Bug

Force closes

Bug

Phone line part doesn't work

Bug

Deletes profile after saving account

Bug

Cannot use the app

Bug

Messages won't play

Bug

Requires new voice greeting

Bug

Won't let you go back to inbox

Bug

Lack of push notifications

Bug

Low standards

Bug

Worst app

Bug

Requested Features

17 requests

Add iPad version

Feature

Implement search button

Feature

Fix location services

Feature

Add block caller feature

Feature

Add filter for closest to furthest

Feature

Add push notifications

Feature

Implement subscription fee instead of credits

Feature

Fix live connect feature

Feature

Allow recording outgoing messages

Feature

Scan for scammer images (Fazza)

Feature

Fix filter 'Back' button

Feature

Add more allowable adult content

Feature

Add something new or upgrade app

Feature

Allow users to pay with MoneyGram or Western Union

Feature

Fix phone line part of the app

Feature

Add dark mode

Feature

Advanced analytics dashboard

Feature

FAQ

What is HARDLINE Chat?

HARDLINE Chat is a social networking and dating application designed for gay, bisexual, and curious men. It allows users to connect with others in their vicinity for dating and communication purposes.

What are the key features of HARDLINE Chat?

Key features include a photo manager allowing up to 5 public and 5 private photos, an access manager to control who sees private pictures and to block unwanted users, and the ability to message or voice chat with other users.

Is HARDLINE Chat free to use?

Based on the provided information, HARDLINE Chat is a free application. It does not mention any subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

Who is HARDLINE Chat for?

This app is specifically for gay, bisexual, and curious men who are looking to meet new people for dating and social connections, whether they are at home or traveling.