Comparison

Encountr vs TROYBOY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encountr

This app fosters authentic connections within the LGBTQ+ community through live public chat rooms, private messaging, and video calls. It moves beyond endless swiping to encourage meaningful conversations and real encounters.

Highlights
  • Live public chat rooms
  • Private messaging
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Create custom chat rooms
  • Incognito mode
  • Unlimited profile browsing
Features
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Introducing Encountr: The Future of LGBTQ+ Dating and Social Connections Encountr is not just another dating app—it’s a vibrant social experiment designed to create authentic connections. It’s about rediscovering the excitement of real encounters and the unexpected joy of finding someone who truly gets you. Why Encountr Stands Out: Live Public Chat Room: Chat with anyone online in real time, based on what they’re saying or commenting. It’s like walking into a lively bar where you can connect with everyone around you. Freedom to Connect: Whether you’re looking for a date, or just a friendly chat, Encountr offers you the freedom to engage without any strings attached. Private Messaging & More: Send private messages, share photos, or even video call users. You have complete control over how you connect. What You Can Expect: Real-Time Conversations: Dive into live chats with singles who share your interests and values. It’s about more than just profiles—it’s about real connections. No More Endless Swiping: Say goodbye to the swipe vortex and embrace meaningful conversations based on shared experiences. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Encountr: Experience a touch of digital serendipity this Valentine’s Day and find love in unexpected places. For Travelers:If you're traveling for business or leisure, the Public Live Chat Room is a great way to discover local hotspots, such as popular clubs and top-rated restaurants, through real-time recommendations. Create Your Own Space: Want to connect with others around a specific topic? You can create your own chat rooms and start engaging conversations with people who share your interests. Encountr: Where Connections Happen OrganicallyIt’s like stepping into a bustling club from the comfort of your couch, powered by the energy of the LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is to create a space where real connections happen naturally. Encountr is free to download and use, allowing you to connect and explore. For those seeking an elevated experience, we offer an optional Plus subscription. Our Plus subscription unlocks a range of exclusive benefits: * Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted Browse without any advertisements. *Create an unlimited number of Public and Private Live Chat rooms. * Incognito Mode, which is the same as invisible: Explore profiles discreetly with enhanced privacy. Users will not see that you viewed them. * No Wall prohibiting you from seeing all user profiles. With Plus you see unlimited profiles with no restrictions. * Typing Status green check mark letting you know the user has read your message. * Plus Subscription Purchase & Management: Should you choose to upgrade to Encountr Plus, the payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal every month. You have full control over your subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be easily turned off at any time by navigating to your iTunes account settings after purchase. Current Encountr Plus subscription pricing is broken into 4 Plans. 1 month $6.99 3 months $19.99 6 months $44.99 1 year $59.99 Privacy-policy : https://encountr.net/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions : https://encountr.net/terms-&-conditions

About

TROYBOY

A private social platform for men to connect through friendships, networking, dating, and community events. Discover nearby users, engage in private chats with photo sharing, and utilize an AI assistant for navigation. Offers tiered membership options.

Highlights
  • Friendship and networking connections
  • Dating and travel meetups
  • Community event discovery
  • Private, encrypted chat with photo sharing
  • AI assistant for app navigation
  • Tiered membership options
Features
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A social space for men, online. TROYBOY connects men through friendships, networking, dating, travel, and community events — all in one place. Designed for those who value discretion, quality, and genuine connection. DISCOVER WHO'S NEARBY Browse profiles in your area. See who's visiting your city. Explore community events happening around you. CONNECT YOUR WAY Send a Tap to break the ice. Chat privately with photos that remain between you. Your conversations, your pace. MEET VIKTOR Your in-app assistant. Viktor helps you navigate the app, answers questions, and keeps things running smoothly — available anytime. MEMBERSHIP TIERS Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. · FREE — Browse, tap, and chat · MORE — More profiles, more photos, fewer ads · MAXX — Ad-free, discovery filters, Viktor priority · APEX — All of the above plus directory listing, profile badge, and personal website BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your photos and conversations are yours. Chat images are private and encrypted. We don't share your data with third parties. TROYBOY is operated by Corban Digital Media LLC. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://troyboy.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Encountr4 screens
TROYBOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Encountr at none against TROYBOY's shown. TROYBOY's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Encountr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TROYBOY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Encountr against 5.0 for TROYBOY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encountr ships an update monthly, TROYBOY every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Encountr versus TROYBOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncountrTROYBOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB118 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEncountr, LLCCorban Digital Media

Customer experience

Encountr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TROYBOY

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Encountr

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • 6 Months$44.996 Months
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  • 1 Year$59.991 Year
3 purchases

TROYBOY

Subscriptions3
  • MORE$4.991 Month
  • MAXX$9.991 Month
  • APEX$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Encountr free?
Encountr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TROYBOY free?
TROYBOY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Encountr or TROYBOY?
Encountr and TROYBOY are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Encountr or TROYBOY have ads?
TROYBOY shows ads; Encountr does not.
Which is updated more often, Encountr or TROYBOY?
Encountr ships an update monthly, and TROYBOY every 9 days. Most recently, Encountr was updated on October 10, 2026 and TROYBOY on October 12, 2026.

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