# HARDLINE Chat — Gay Dating,Text, Voice & Video > Gay dating app for meeting men, sharing photos, and chatting. (iPhone/iPad app by FMG Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardline-chat/id483152448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FMG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483152651) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.4 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-12-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardline-chat/id483152448/reviews.md ## What is HARDLINE Chat? Meet hot gay, bi, and curious guys near you on the best chat dating app Hardline Chat! Whether you are on the go, on a trip, at the office or at home, the HARDLINE Chat app is Where Guys Meet. FEATURES: • Photo Manager - Load up to 5 Public & 5 Private Photos. • Access Manager lets you unlock your private pics for guys or block guys you don't want to see. • Message or Voice chat with other guys ## Key features - Photo management (public & private) - Access control for private photos - Block unwanted users - Text messaging - Voice chat ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 50 Credits | $9.99 | one-time | | 200 Credits | $29.99 | one-time | | 400 Credits | $49.99 | one-time | | 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time | | 400 Credits | $29.99 | one-time | | 800 Credits | $49.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of HARDLINE Chat? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Unique live connections feature - 👍 Innovative and user-friendly - 🚀 Responsive support team - 👍 Free to use (historically) - 🤩 Hot and intense interactions - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Great for meeting new people - 👍 Awesome and free - 👍 Best gay chat app - 👍 Good for meeting guys **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches - 🐛 App crashes unexpectedly - 🐛 Chat messages overlap - 🐛 Live connections don't work - 🐛 Features removed to paywall - 🐛 Expensive credits - 🐛 Login issues - 🐛 Filter button missing - 🐛 Freezes and crashes - 🐛 Scammers and bots present - 🐛 Updates cause feature loss - 🐛 Phone line feature not working - 🐛 Archaic message approval - 🐛 Profile editing issues - 🐛 Videos won't play - 🐛 Location services faulty - 🐛 No push notifications - 🐛 Offline users prevalent - 🐛 Invisible messages - 🐛 Locked in conversations - 🐛 Low quality - 🐛 Fake profiles - 🐛 No one chats - 🐛 Rude users - 🐛 App not loading - 🐛 Deleting accounts - 🐛 Not optimized for iOS 7 - 🐛 Bad customer service - 🐛 Missing search button - 🐛 No block caller feature - 🐛 Not free after updates - 🐛 Requires payment for basic features - 🐛 Can't update settings or profile **Commonly reported bugs** - Login button grayed out - Required fields not checked - Scammer profiles (Fazza) - Cannot hear 'Phone Guys' outgoing messages - Cannot respond to 'Phone Guys' messages - No signal for listened messages - Live connection never worked - Phone Msg Play right over each other - Cannot update settings - Cannot edit profile - Cannot upload voice greeting - Chat IM overlays and doesn't display properly - Chat bubbles stack on z-axis - Audio chat bubbles don't play - Initiating live-chat sends blank message - Phone users report connections never go through - Voice messages from phone users stay in upper inbox - App crashes unexpectedly - App Store link for support is incorrect - Required to pay to use features - Cannot update location - App force closes - App unexpectedly quits - Picture of friend used without permission - Debit card validation error - Filter 'Back' button missing - Cannot see who's near - App crashes when editing filter - Cannot view own profile - Cannot listen to voice messages - Cannot watch videos in chat - App shuts down when viewing profile/messages/videos - Bad customer service - Glitches - Won't load anything - Videos won't play - Deletes accounts - Location not set error - Server error during registration - Videos only play twice - Video square jumps to chat screen - Invisible messages - Locked in conversation - Back button disappeared - App keeps closing - Force closes - Phone line part doesn't work - Deletes profile after saving account - Cannot use the app - Messages won't play - Requires new voice greeting - Won't let you go back to inbox - Lack of push notifications - Low standards - Worst app **Most requested features** - Add iPad version - Implement search button - Fix location services - Add block caller feature - Add filter for closest to furthest - Add push notifications - Implement subscription fee instead of credits - Fix live connect feature - Allow recording outgoing messages - Scan for scammer images (Fazza) - Fix filter 'Back' button - Add more allowable adult content - Add something new or upgrade app - Allow users to pay with MoneyGram or Western Union - Fix phone line part of the app - Add dark mode - Advanced analytics dashboard ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardline-chat/id483152448/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Innovative, User Friendly, and Hot! *2025-02-28* 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! **Developer response:** 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! ### 1/5 — Don’t update! *2024-06-27* 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! **Developer response:** 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. ### 1/5 — Canned responses don’t cut it. *2024-02-03* 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. **Developer response:** 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. ### 1/5 — Fazza is back *2024-01-25* 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. **Developer response:** 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 ### 1/5 — What are you doing? *2023-10-28* 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! **Developer response:** 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 ### 1/5 — Phone Msg Play right over each other. *2023-09-03* Also, archaic “approval” of outgoing messages are certainly idiosyncratic and corrupt. Party drug talk and “very young” get a pass. Mutual, friendly action that I seek between consenting adults is deemed “inappropriate”. Other than that, the usual scammers and bots are here, at your service. I thought the app was a usable mess before the update. Little did I know how much messier it could get. **Developer response:** 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 ### 1/5 — Features removed to paywall *2021-06-07, version 2.3.0* I certainly understand that this app’s developers are not here to help me get off with strangers on the phone; they’re here to make money. However, the way to make that happen is by offering new features, not removing existing ones. Plenty of hot, free apps available. Not payin’! ### 1/5 — Used to be good *2019-05-27* This app used to be super fun and easy to use. Now it won’t let you update a single one of your settings or edit your profile and so I can’t upload a voice greeting. That means 50% of the purpose of the app is now lost. Pretty disappointed. ### 5/5 — Bugs are fixed 🤠👍 *2018-03-05* Now this is my favorite app again. ### 1/5 — Used to be decent *2017-11-28* I entirely concur with what nurispark has stated. It’s really too bad since this was a pretty good site to have fun chatting with others. Now live connections never work. The messages stacking on top of each other is extremely frustrating. Please upgrade these features and I will gladly come back to use it when things are in working order. ## Frequently asked questions about HARDLINE Chat ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.9 — 2025-04-08 Added feature to rename Phone Guys. New feature to preview greetings. Bug fixes. ### 4.0.8 — 2025-03-14 Fixed an issue where app crashed when using the camera ### 4.0.7 — 2025-02-25 New feature: Rename Phone Guys in your messages, BlockList improvement, and various bug fixes. ### 4.06 — 2024-09-05 Minor bug fixes. ### 4.0.5 — 2024-07-09 Added screenshot upload for feedback section. ## Apps similar to HARDLINE Chat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [UnitedMen - Gay Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unitedmen-gay-chat/id1239443455) | 2.8 (8) | Free | Social Networking | | [Gaylaxy: Gay Dating & Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaylaxy-gay-dating-and-chat/id1551266616) | 4.1 (31) | Free | Social Networking | | [Gayhunt : Gay Chat & Dating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayhunt-gay-chat-and-dating/id1500431191) | 2.6 (162) | Free | Social Networking | | [Gayzr - Gay Chat & Dating App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayzr-gay-chat-and-dating-app/id1381419452) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Xtremboy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtremboy/id1188285842) | 2.6 (19) | Free | Social Networking | | [WOOLFR Gay Dating, Chat, Meet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woolfr-gay-dating-chat-meet/id6476267131) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Social Networking | ## More apps by FMG Inc. - [QuestChat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questchat/id493337392) - [Lavalife](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavalife/id888082770) - [Meetcha: Dating with a Twist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meetcha-dating-with-a-twist/id1495200710) - [ChattyMatty](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chattymatty/id1621673271) - [Night Exchange](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-exchange/id1623690646) All apps by FMG Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/483152651 --- *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 2026-08-20.*