Comparison

Glow vs TROYBOY

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

Head to head
About

Glow

Features
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What would you ask for if you knew no one would judge you? That's the question Glow was built around. Most dating apps want you to play it safe. Small talk. Safe photos. The same five questions everyone asks. Glow goes the other way - it asks what you really want, and then helps you find it. Maybe you want to explore a side of yourself you've kept hidden. Maybe you have a specific taste, a specific dynamic, a specific kind of connection in mind - the kind other apps pretend their users don't want. Maybe you already know exactly what you're into, and you're tired of pretending otherwise just to match with someone. Whatever it is - say it here, and meet people who want the same. Glow is also the first dating app truly built for the LGBTQ+ community. Not adapted. Not added later. Your identity, your pronouns, the way you love and connect - they shape the app, not the other way around. You define yourself on your own terms, with the words that actually fit you. We knew exactly what was wrong with the other apps. We fixed all of it. Why people stay on Glow: Preferences - You decide what matters most, what matters a little, and what doesn't matter at all. Filters - more options than any app before, filter for literally anything Communities and events where you meet your kind of people Private photos - shared only when you both agree Face verification keeps fake profiles out Full control over who sees you and what they see GDPR compliant - your data is yours, never sold Be honest. Be curious. Be brave. Download Glow.

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

Glow4 screens
TROYBOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TROYBOY at every 11 days against Glow's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Glow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow ships an update monthly, TROYBOY every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Glow versus TROYBOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowTROYBOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB118 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFlexboxCorban Digital Media

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glow

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Superlike x5$0.99
  • Early bird$44.99
3 purchases

TROYBOY

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

Questions

Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TROYBOY free?
TROYBOY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glow or TROYBOY have ads?
Both Glow and TROYBOY show ads.
Which is updated more often, Glow or TROYBOY?
Glow ships an update monthly, and TROYBOY every 11 days. Most recently, Glow was updated on October 28, 2026 and TROYBOY on October 25, 2026.

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