Comparison

MenLink vs Gaydar

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

Head to head
About

MenLink

A social networking platform for gay men to connect and socialize locally and globally. It provides an inclusive space for building relationships and fostering meaningful connections.

Highlights
  • Connect with gay men
  • Local and global connections
  • Safe and inclusive space
  • Socialize and build relationships
  • Fostering meaningful connections
Features
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MenLink is a dynamic platform designed exclusively for gay men, fostering meaningful connections both locally and globally. It serves as a safe and inclusive space where users can connect, socialize, and build relationships

About

Gaydar

Connect with the LGBTQ+ community safely and authentically. Discover people nearby, express yourself with custom profiles, and enjoy privacy features like disappearing messages and location protection. Built for genuine human connection.

Highlights
  • Browse nearby LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Customizable profiles with pronouns and gender identity
  • Text, photo, and voice messaging
  • Disappearing messages and private Vaults
  • Verified profiles to prevent fake accounts
  • Advanced privacy and location controls
  • Optional wellness and testing reminders
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Gaydar is a dating app for the LGBTQ+ community - all of it: gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, nonbinary, and curious. Meet people nearby, match on your terms, and naturally talk and connect with people in up to 190 languages. Connection and community is the heart of Gaydar. The way we keep it safe, real, and yours is what sets us apart. A GRID FOR THE WHOLE SPECTRUM — Browse the Radar grid and see who's nearby, across the entire community and not just one corner of it. Set a custom location and filter by distance, age, who's online, and who's verified. MATCH AND CHAT YOUR WAY — Like, match, and start talking with text, photos, and voice messages. Send disappearing messages and create private Vaults you share only on your terms. VERIFIED, REAL PROFILES — Verify with a live selfie and filter for verified-only profiles. Our front-line defense against fake accounts and catfishing. PRIVACY AND LOCATION PROTECTION — A location system designed so no one can pin down your real position. Stealth Mode, distance/online controls, and Account Break. EXPRESS YOURSELF — Signals, Moods, pronouns and gender identity, and Circles built for women and trans members. SAFETY AND WELLNESS, BUILT IN — Optional, private tools including testing reminders and a connection to PrEP through our partner Healthvana. Always optional, visible only to you, never shared, never used for ads. Built for intentional, honest, human connection, and for the safety the mainstream apps overlook. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Gaydar Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available as: Gaydar Pro Monthly: 1 month at $19.99 (USD) Gaydar Pro Annual: 1 year at $119.99 (USD) Prices may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://gaydarapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MenLink4 screens
Gaydar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MenLink at none against Gaydar's shown. MenLink also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Gaydar's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MenLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gaydar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MenLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaydar has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MenLink ships an update every 4 days, Gaydar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MenLink versus Gaydar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenLinkGaydar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB115 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLink Ling, LLCGaydar Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MenLink

Subscriptions3
  • Glink Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Glink Pro 6 Month3 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Glink Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Gaydar

Subscriptions2
  • Gaydar Pro14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Gaydar Pro Annual14 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is MenLink free?
MenLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gaydar free?
Gaydar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MenLink or Gaydar?
MenLink is rated higher. MenLink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gaydar averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do MenLink or Gaydar have ads?
Gaydar shows ads; MenLink does not.
Which is updated more often, MenLink or Gaydar?
MenLink ships an update every 4 days, and Gaydar every 3 weeks. Most recently, MenLink was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gaydar on October 24, 2026.

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