# HARDLINE Chat vs MenLink

The clearest difference is update cadence: MenLink at every 4 days against HARDLINE Chat's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HARDLINE Chat sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MenLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HARDLINE Chat ships an update every 4 weeks, MenLink every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HARDLINE Chat | MenLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardline-chat/id483152448/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FMG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483152651) | [Link Ling, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728785586) |

## What reviewers say

### HARDLINE Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardline-chat/id483152448)

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.

**Highlights:** Photo management (public & private), Access control for private photos, Block unwanted users, Text messaging, Voice chat

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique live connections feature
- 👍 Innovative and user-friendly
- 🚀 Responsive support team
- 👍 Free to use (historically)
- 🤩 Hot and intense interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 App crashes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Chat messages overlap
- 🐛 Live connections don't work
- 🐛 Features removed to paywall

**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

**Requested features**

- Add iPad version
- Implement search button
- Fix location services
- Add block caller feature
- Add filter for closest to furthest


### MenLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menlink/id6738872728)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glink Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Glink Pro 6 Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Glink Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HARDLINE Chat free?

HARDLINE Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MenLink free?

MenLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HARDLINE Chat or MenLink have ads?

Neither HARDLINE Chat nor MenLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HARDLINE Chat or MenLink?

HARDLINE Chat ships an update every 4 weeks, and MenLink every 4 days. Most recently, HARDLINE Chat was updated on October 16, 2026 and MenLink on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*