# Headero - Direct Dating & Chat — Find who's free. Fast.

> Sexuality and gender-inclusive connection app for all genders and orientations. (iPhone/iPad app by ThotExperiment LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headero-direct-dating-and-chat/id1508271825 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ThotExperiment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508271824)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 449 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headero-direct-dating-and-chat/id1508271825/reviews.md

## What is Headero?

Headero is for people who know what they want.

Meet people nearby, right now. Say who you are on your profile, see who's around you, and post to the feed when you're free. Every gender, every sexuality.

See who's nearby. See who's free.
Browse everyone around you, closest first. Then check the feed for who's free right now: free tonight, off work soon, around this week, message me. Post in two taps.

Say who you are.
Your profile, your terms. Share as much or as little as you like.

Filter for exactly who you want.
Interests, body type, age, height, distance. Or turn it all off and browse.

Fast chat. Private albums.
Real-time messaging. Photos you control, shared one chat at a time. Block and report in one tap.

For everyone.
Gay, bi, straight, trans, non-binary, pan, queer. Every gender and every sexuality. Real-time gender matching means you see the people who are looking for you.

Direct, and safe.
Rebuilt, top to bottom: profiles load instantly, chat is live, and every feed post is checked in real time. Community guidelines are enforced. We don't sell your data.

Free
- Browse nearby, message, and post to the feed
- Taps, faves, and who viewed you
- One private album

Bliss
- Unlimited profile views, messages and feed posts
- Advanced filters and travel mode
- 5 albums, read receipts, see who favorited you
- Discounts on events and merch

Featured in Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, Vice, Business Insider and Time Out.

Headero is for adults 18+.
Privacy Policy: https://www.thotexperiment.co/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://www.thotexperiment.co/terms-services

## Key features

- Sexuality and gender-inclusive connections
- Community guideline rating feature
- Support for gender identity spectrum and fluidity
- Powerful filters for finding matches
- Disappearing pictures

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly | $40.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $15.95 | per month |
| Quarterly | $35.90 | per 3 months |
| Annually | $95.00 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month | $15.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months | $40.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Headero?

Reviews of Headero are mixed: the Social Networking app is rated 3.9/5 from 449 App Store ratings. What users like most: inclusive and welcoming, unique and focused approach. Top complaints: slow loading and performance issues, unclear how to properly use the app. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 👍 Inclusive and welcoming
- 🤩 Unique and focused approach
- 💡 Interesting UI and layout
- 🤩 Great for exploring sexuality
- 🤩 Fulfilling fantasies
- 👍 Clean and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🤔 Unclear how to properly use the app
- 🤔 Lack of active users and small community
- 🤔 Profiles not always informative
- 🤔 Difficulty finding nearby users
- 🤔 Unreliable messaging and notifications
- ⚠️ Presence of fake and scam profiles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Unread message counter not working properly
- Profiles not loading correctly
- Messaging and communication problems

**Most requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Better user profile customization
- Ability to obscure location details
- Marking messages as read functionality
- Verification system for user accounts
- More robust anti-spam and moderation

## Is Headero safe?

Headero - Direct Dating & Chat appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Headero is 78 out of 100. This assessment is based on 449 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.9 out of 5. Of 449 App Store ratings, 71.9% point to a safe experience, 5.6% suggest some concerns, and 22.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is Headero legit?

Headero - Direct Dating & Chat appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Headero is 88 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headero-direct-dating-and-chat/id1508271825/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Perfect

*2026-07-16, version 6.1*

Not bad

### 5/5 — Interesting app

*2026-07-16, version 6.1*

Love it because it does stays

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-16, version 6*

Good

### 5/5 — Hey

*2026-06-08, version 6*

How are you feeling about this morning

### 5/5 — Checkin’ it out

*2026-06-05, version 6*

Results speak so still here just a day.

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-02, version 6*

Good

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-04-27, version 5.0*

Good

### 1/5 — Too many scammers

*2026-04-18, version 4.9*

from foreign countries followed by many persons selling services all under the disguise of regular civilians looking to make meetups & matches.

### 1/5 — Experience

*2026-04-09, version 4.9*

Terrible

### 5/5 — Good service

*2026-03-29, version 4.9*

Nice and smooth process

## Frequently asked questions about Headero

### What is Headero?

Headero is a connection app designed to be inclusive of all sexualities and genders. It aims to help users meet people for exactly what they like, emphasizing consent, inclusivity, and pleasure in a safe community environment.

### What are the key features of Headero?

Key features include a community guideline rating system to foster respect, robust support for the gender identity spectrum and fluidity, powerful filters to easily find desired matches, and disappearing pictures for enhanced privacy.

### Is Headero free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a foundational experience for connecting with others. Additional features or benefits may be available through in-app purchases.

### What kind of connections can I make on Headero?

Headero is designed for a wide range of connections, from casual encounters like finding a cuddle buddy or a fling to exploring other pleasures. The app allows users to connect with whoever they are down with, whatever their sexuality.

### How does Headero ensure user privacy?

Headero prioritizes user privacy and does not sell data to third-parties or data brokers. The app may serve privacy-safe, contextual advertisements from partners that align with its values.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5 — 2026-10-12

New icon, new look, same app — rebuilt.
- The feed: see who's nearby and free right now, and post in two taps
- Faster profiles, chat and photos
- Private albums you control
- Look for the wine-colored icon on your home screen

### 6.4 — 2026-09-19

In this release we introduce the beta version of the Headero "feed", where you can post to Headero members near you.  We've also made the app more interactive, with a goal of connecting you with the right person, right away.  We will continue to evolve and improve Headero, so please keep sharing feedback at info@headero.com.

### 6.3 — 2026-08-20

In this release we've added new sidebar settings to simplify your Headero experience and built new backend tools to keep the platform running smoothly.  We will continue to evolve and improve Headero, so please keep sharing feedback at info@Headero.com!

### 6.2 — 2026-07-30

In this release we've added albums, our most requested feature - and improved the chat experience.  Now you can share albums privately with other Headero members, and your chat experience will be faster and smoother.  We will continue to evolve and improve Headero, so please keep sharing feedback at info@Headero.com!

### 6.1 — 2026-06-22

In this release we’ve added the ability for Headero members to opt in and out of communications from the Headero, and enabled Headero members to share feedback with us directly.  We will continue to evolve and improve Headero, so please keep sharing feedback at info@Headero.com!

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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 2026-10-17.*