HARDLINE Chat vs TopG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HARDLINE Chat
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.
- Photo management (public & private)
- Access control for private photos
- Block unwanted users
- Text messaging
- Voice chat
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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
TopG
This social networking app facilitates real-time messaging and connection among gay individuals. Users can broadcast messages, receive private messages with profile photos, and enhance security with password protection. It also features daily introductions to new users and a verification system to prevent fake profiles.
- Megaphone messaging
- Real-time inbox with profile photos
- Password security
- User reporting and function restriction
- Daily featured users
- Phone number verification
- Customizable themes
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Since 2014, TopG has brought gay men together through conversations, shared interests, and community connections. Post on Signal, join discussions through comments and likes, exchange messages with other members, and connect through voice and video features — all within one community. ■ Signal Community Share your thoughts, daily life, hobbies, interests, and experiences with other members. Discover what people are talking about and become part of the conversation. ■ Comments & Likes Engage with posts through comments and likes. Connect with members who share similar interests and build meaningful conversations. ■ Messaging Send private messages and chat with other members in a comfortable environment. Start conversations naturally through shared interests and community interactions. ■ Voice & Video Calls Take conversations beyond text. Enjoy voice and video calls with members you've already connected with through messaging. ■ Safety Features Use reporting and blocking tools to help maintain a respectful and welcoming community environment. ■ Photo Privacy Protection Profile photos become available only after interaction requirements are met, providing an additional layer of privacy. ■ Passcode Lock & Themes Protect your privacy with an app passcode and personalize your experience with various themes. For over 10 years, TopG has been a place where gay men can connect, share experiences, and build meaningful community connections. Join TopG and become part of the community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopG at 96% against HARDLINE Chat's 36%. TopG also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8). HARDLINE Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TopG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HARDLINE Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.
TopG holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of HARDLINE Chat's written reviews are positive against 96% of TopG's.
HARDLINE Chat ships an update every 4 weeks, TopG every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | HARDLINE Chat | TopG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (20 ratings) | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | 96.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FMG Inc. | UI JUN HWANG |
Customer experience
HARDLINE Chat
TopG
Bugs and requests
HARDLINE Chat
Reported bugs
55 issues- Login button grayed out
- Required fields not checked
- Scammer profiles (Fazza)
- Cannot hear 'Phone Guys' outgoing messages
- Cannot respond to 'Phone Guys' messages
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- 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
Requested features
17 requests- Add iPad version
- Implement search button
- Fix location services
- Add block caller feature
- Add filter for closest to furthest
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- 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
TopG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HARDLINE Chat
No in-app purchases
TopG
- Charge 5,000P$2.99
- Charge 12,000P$4.99
- 5,000P$4.99
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- 12,000P$9.99
- Charge 40,000P$14.99
- 30,000P$19.99
