# MOTTO: for gay and queer guys — Sexy. Simple. Safe. > Dating app for gay and queer men focused on hookups and casual dates. (iPhone/iPad app by Serengeti Ventures, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motto-for-gay-and-queer-guys/id1589516650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Serengeti Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515972278) - Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.69/5 from 179 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.4 · 70 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-10-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motto-for-gay-and-queer-guys/id1589516650/reviews.md ## What is MOTTO? Welcome to MOTTO — a better way to meet gay and queer men for hookups, casual dates and everything in between. INTRODUCING NOW Hookups without the nonsense. • Specific time windows help you find guys who are looking to meet up, and not waste your time • See who's nearby on a map or browse on a grid • Get as NSFW as you want on NOW — we block all screenshots to keep you safe. YOUR DAILY BATCH Feel out the vibe for casual dates, friends with benefits, or hookups with a little more connection. • New guys every day — enough to keep it fresh without getting sucked into an endless scroll. • Sexy fields and private photos let you get as hot and bothered as you want (or not). • Only people who you’ve liked can appear in your inbox, so you stay in control over who can message you. VERIFIED PROFILES WITH FACE PICS • Every profile on MOTTO has at least three verified face pics. 100% verified. 0% catfishing. NO SCREENSHOTS — ANYWHERE • MOTTO blocks all screenshots to keep you and your photos safe. • Unlock your private photos only when you want to — so you stay in control. Currently available in NYC. Want to know when MOTTO is coming to your city? Create a profile in app to stay notified. Motto is free to download and use. You must be 18 years or older to join. For more, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.findmotto.com/terms.html https://www.findmotto.com/policy.html ## Key features - Time-limited meetups for quick connections - Map and grid views of nearby users - NSFW content with screenshot blocking - Daily curated user batches - Verified profiles with face pictures - Private photo control - Inbox control for messaging ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motto-for-gay-and-queer-guys/id1589516650/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Forces Unwanted Notifications *2024-05-09* This app started notifying you when ppl you’ve matched with join the Now group, and it doesn’t allow you to disable it! It’s the most annoying thing bc I only want to notified when I get msgs but obviously the developers want you to log on every 30 seconds by sending you these Now notifications that you can’t stop 🙄 And yeah I know I can disable ALL notifications via iPhone’s system settings but I still want to get msg notifications. It seems like this app doesn’t want you to be able to choose that. Ridiculous. **Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for your feedback. We totally hear you, and good news! That annoying push notification? Gone since our latest update Please send an email to help@findmotto.com and we'll be happy to assist ### 1/5 — Won't let you delete account *2024-03-13* I've had this app for a while and it's basically useless. They don't even give you the option to delete your account, so I'm stuck on waiting until they add this feature so I can delete the app from my phone. **Developer response:** Hi J, We're sorry to hear that you've decided to leave our community, but we want to make the process as simple as possible for you. You can delete your account since version 1.0 following these steps: Open the Motto app and navigate to your profile page. Tap on the settings icon (gear icon) in the lower right corner of the screen. Scroll down and select "My Account". Tap on "Close my Motto Account" and confirm. Once your account is deleted, all of your data will be permanently removed from our systems. Please note that this action cannot be undone. If you need some assistance please reach out at help@findmotto.com. ### 1/5 — App specifically for rich cities and travel destinations *2023-10-29* In a big city and been on the “waiting list” for over a year with no information about when they will be expanding. It says it’s starting in New York but I’ve heard they are also in Miami. While on the “waiting list” you can create a profile and see the fake profiles they made to lure people to the app. Then they don’t update you on when they will “expand” the app to include other areas. Even if you are close to New York you can’t interact with any profiles because you are on the “waiting list”. There’s no reason to download this app because you can’t and won’t be able to use it for at least another 5 years while they “work out the kinks” it’s literally updated twice in over a year. Don’t waste your time with this app **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you for the feedback! Sorry to hear you haven't been approved yet. While we have approved some members in the Miami and NYC area, if you happened to submit your profile without location shared or created your profile in a different area your location may not show for us to know your profile could be approved. We're taking things slow and growing with intention, but please send an email to help@findmotto.com and we'll be happy to assist with getting your profile approved! ### 3/5 — Can’t sort/ limit by distance. *2023-07-30* This app supposedly launched in NYC but I don’t think they really understand NYC. Most of the profiles shown would take 2 hours to get to. Nobody from Inwood is going to hook up with someone in Jamaica Queens. The lack of headless torsos is nice but being able to find people near you is where Grindr gets it right. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Motto aims to elevate queer matchmaking; in the app, we give you options to set your intentions and preferences so that you can find matches, whether that is for tonight or something more. You can user a variety of filters to get an accurate batch every day, we are also working to growth the network size. If you have feedback on the app or would like to speak with someone from our team, please reach out at help@findmotto.com ### 3/5 — Not too bad *2023-07-29* Only major issue is that it only lets me change 2 of my pictures and the rest I can’t. ### 2/5 — The did their best *2023-07-21* They wanted to change up online dating, and that’s great. Issue is that I haven’t been offered a single profile that was my type. It isn’t that I’m picky, it’s there aren’t filters to find people you might find attractive. There is only an age parameter, and they continue to suggest people who are out of it. I’m simply not into chubbier people, and I’m allowed to have my preferences without feeling like a bad person. Being out as gay means that you aren’t ashamed of people attracted to some people and not others, same should apply here. I’m deleting this app, it’s a waste of time. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Motto aims to elevate queer matchmaking; in the app, we give you options to set your intentions and preferences so that you can find matches, whether that is for tonight or something more. You can user a variety of filters to get an accurate batch every day, we are also working to growth the network size. If you have feedback on the app or would like to speak with someone from our team, please reach out at help@findmotto.com ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2023-07-18* I thought this app would be better (considering how it’s marketed) but it’s just a bunch of shirtless men who don’t take dating seriously. I don’t know what else to say. I’ve had it for a week and I’ve only had one response and it was weird and random. The guy was like “you should go outside and enjoy the weather”. How about you come with me? It’s lackluster. **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you for the feedback! Sorry to hear you are not able to use Motto yet. Referral code is an optional step, all profiles are reviewed by our team. Approval review is less than 24 hours, please send us an email to help@findmotto.com in order we can review your profile and verify if we are live in your zone. ### 1/5 — Waste time *2023-05-09* I did download and check it out but unfortunately it not available for Ohio or few other states near by and I been wait for few month to check update and never happened anything and it total waste time for that **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you for the feedback! Sorry to hear you haven't been approved yet. While we have approved some members in the Miami and NYC area, if you happened to submit your profile without location shared or created your profile in a different area your location may not show for us to know your profile could be approved. We're taking things slow and growing with intention, but please send an email to help@findmotto.com and we'll be happy to assist with getting your profile approved! ### 1/5 — Collects info from you then shows guys in another city *2023-03-19* Downloaded this in NYC but after filling in tons of profile info and uploading photos and doing photo verification, you end up on a “wait list” with no clear position or expectation of how/when you might be approved. Also the app mandates giving location access always but then shows you people in Miami when you’re in NYC as other reviewers have mentioned. Maybe it’s just trolling for our pics and personal info… **Developer response:** We’re sorry to hear that you are not getting the attention you deserve. Please contact us directly at help@findmotto.com and we would love to review your profile and see if we can help you find what you are looking for on Motto. We take our role as hookup matchmakers very seriously and are eager to help you find your matches ### 1/5 — “We’re starting in NYC” *2023-03-16* *only shows profiles in Miami* I signed up to check this thing out and am still confused. Most Grindr users show their faces in major cities. It’s only an issue in rural areas but for good reason. Why be coy about being a sex (“casual dating”) app? It’s like the developers the developers are taking the worst aspects of straight dating and hookup culture and concentrating them in an app. Let’s just all pretend to be serious and not only interested in sex on the surface but really it’s just sex. Like just be open and honest instead of pretending to be something else. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Motto aims to elevate queer matchmaking; in the app, we give you options to set your intentions and preferences so that you can find matches, whether that is for tonight or something more. Motto doesn't only ask users to post three face photos, we also verify that those photos are real, accurate and recent. We're currently live in NYC and Miami and hope to be live in more cities. If you have feedback on the app or would like to speak with someone from our team, please reach out at help@findmotto.com ## Frequently asked questions about MOTTO ### What is MOTTO? MOTTO is a social networking app designed for gay and queer men. It facilitates connections for hookups, casual dates, and friendships. The app emphasizes safety and control with features like verified profiles and screenshot blocking. ### What are the key features of MOTTO? Key features include 'NOW' for specific time-window meetups, 'YOUR DAILY BATCH' for curated daily profiles, verified profiles with face pictures to prevent catfishing, and comprehensive screenshot blocking for user privacy and photo safety. ### Is MOTTO free to use? MOTTO is free to download and use. While the core functionality is free, the app may offer in-app purchases for additional features or benefits, though these are not detailed in the provided description. ### What is the target audience for MOTTO? The app is specifically for gay and queer men who are looking for hookups, casual dates, friends with benefits, or more casual connections. Users must be 18 years or older. ### Is MOTTO available in my city? Currently, MOTTO is available in NYC. To stay notified about its expansion to other cities, you can create a profile within the app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.42.18 — 2024-08-29 We made some upgrades. Download the latest update and login for the smoothest experience. As always, send us your questions, ideas, and issues at contact@findmotto.com. ### 2.40.1 — 2024-07-10 Hey MOTTO fam. Download the latest update for the smoothest experience. We’ve improved NOW to ensure smoother navigation and faster loading times. As always, send us your questions, ideas, and issues at community@findmotto.com ### 2.39.2 — 2024-07-02 Hey MOTTO fam. Download the latest update for the smoothest experience. We’ve improved NOW to ensure smoother navigation and faster loading times. As always, send us your questions, ideas, and issues at community@findmotto.com ### 2.38.2 — 2024-06-26 Hey MOTTO fam. Download the latest update for the smoothest experience. The “I am” tags are now separate from “I’m into” tags, so it’s easier to know if they’re hung, or just looking for it. As always, send us your questions, ideas, and issues at community@findmotto.com. ### 2.37.0 — 2024-06-18 Hey MOTTO fam. Download the latest update for the smoothest experience. We’ve improved NOW to ensure smoother navigation and faster loading times. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*