# Outclose: Make Gay Friends IRL — user reviews > 14 indexed App Store user reviews of Outclose by GBH Holdings, rated 4.50/5 from 78 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outclose-make-gay-friends-irl/id6758222456/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outclose-make-gay-friends-irl/id6758222456.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 67 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 9 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The worst *2026-08-16, version 1.0.15* I had a paid Outclose membership and tried two different events before deciding to cancel my membership—with four months still remaining—because both experiences were so disappointing. The first event was brunch. About half of the group canceled. One of the people who did attend brought a friend they already knew, which completely changed the dynamic of what was supposed to be a group of people meeting one another. It was difficult to engage when two people arrived together and naturally already had an established conversation and relationship. There was also no option to split the bill, so I ended up contributing toward other people’s drinks rather than simply paying for what I ordered. I still decided to give Outclose another chance and attended a coffee meetup. That experience was worse. When I arrived, there wasn’t even a reserved table or seat for the group. I ordered a pastry while waiting and was then told I couldn’t sit at the table because of what I had ordered. No one offered to take an additional order for tea, and I wasn’t even offered a glass of water. I essentially had to beg a server to come over and serve me. I understand that Outclose cannot control every cancellation or every interaction with restaurant staff. But I paid for a membership because I expected the service to organize and facilitate a comfortable, functional environment for meeting other LGBTQ+ people. Across two events, the basic organization simply wasn’t there. I canceled my membership despite still having four months remaining. I’d rather lose the remaining time I already paid for than attend another event. ### 1/5 — Needs Improvement *2026-07-31, version 1.0.14* I was really hoping this app would introduce me to other members in the community who are around my age. However, after selecting the “my age” criteria, I constantly kept getting matched with people who were relatively a lot older than myself. This happened on 3 different occasions and the vibes were really awkward with how skewed the ages were compared to myself. It’s more about where people are at in their lives and needs to create a space for everyone. I hope this app approves and has an age range preference. ### 1/5 — Stuck on cookies page *2026-07-06, version 1.0.11* Really wanted this to be legit. The sapphic community would do so well with a Time Left version just for us — we desperately need it actually. So sad it looks like maybe it was just vibe coded and released early / sloppily. ### 1/5 — waste of money *2026-06-23* quality of guys are bad , and one guy keep talking in the dinner , ruined the whole experience ### 1/5 — User beware! FAKE! *2026-06-06, version 1.0.7* Great it idea. Too bad the experience is all fake. First. The app looks like it was vibe coded with AI so it’s has zero personality and looks corporate af. Second. I paid $15 for them to schedule a brunch. They said I’d have restaurant and group chat available 24hrs before the event. It’s 6 hrs and I have no details. There is no customer service to deal with your problem. DO NOT download this app. I’m convinced it’s a scam. ### 1/5 — Not for me… *2026-05-30, version 1.0.7* Four people did not show up out of 7. Was kinda awkward. Food was good. Atmosphere was nice but very expensive. To do this 4 times in a month is like another car payment. If this is how it’s run, I do not recommend. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-04-21, version 1.0.4* They should tell you before providing personal information that it’s $20 a month. You spend 10 minutes filling out a questionnaire and provide your phone number before they tell you it costs $20. This is a total scam, I better not get a single spam text from them. ### 1/5 — This is only suited for the “exclusive gays.” *2026-04-11, version 1.0.4* I downloaded this in the hopes of meeting other people, open minded to a diverse collection of my peers, but they only seem to be focused on the North Halsted/Boystown area of Chicago. I guess gays/restaurants that aren’t in that area of Chicago don’t matter. ### 1/5 — App sells your data immediately *2026-03-03* This app asked me for my number and political affiliation and I immediately started getting politically targeted campaign texts. Also you have to pay a subscription before you can even use the app and that’s only after they already collected all your data. ### 1/5 — They should be upfront about the charges *2026-02-21* I was asked tens of questions to create my profile and provided a whole lot of data, only for at the very last step before booking a dinner to be told I had to pay almost $30? Are you for real? ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great way to meet new people! *2026-03-20, version 1.0.4* I have not met many people since moving to NYC about 4 years ago, but now I can meet 8 new people a week by going to two meals a week with Outclose. It is so easy, just fill out a survey, book your dinner and Outclose finds the people and the venue. You just show up and connect! I love this app and see myself using it indefinitely! It is a healthy way to meet people outside of going to the bars. You can find real people, real conversation, in nice places with great food. You have many chances to network, meet new friends or even possibly that next special person in your life. The opportunities are endless. My group saw another group of young guys that were having dinner that all met through Outclose. They all looked like they were having a great time as well. My only wish about Outclose is that I wish I had it or something like it in my early twenties. It would have been a great option for me, back then other than trying to meet people at the bar. Thank you Outclose for my first great dinner through the app and for many more dinners and brunches and connections in the future!!😊 ### 5/5 — Matched me with the wrong age group *2026-03-06* Matched me with people 10+ years older than me and I was the only one. Had to leave asap, wasted my money and time. ### 3/5 — No options for lesbian meetups. *2026-07-21, version 1.0.11* The app offers “men” “sapphic” and “mixed”. Where is the option for women who only want to meet other women? Why are nonbinary people not included in gay men’s meetups? Poor attempt at inclusivity that makes it seem like this is an app for gay men and bisexual people only ### 2/5 — It’s stuck! *2026-07-19, version 1.0.11* Signed up earlier today and the event I rsvp’d tp wasn’t available in any neighborhood. Then a screen came up regarding cookies and the app froze. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling same issue. I love the idea of your site but too many bugs! Also please add Corning or Elmira NY to your list of cities. --- *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 2026-09-06.*