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| 1 | LiveJasmin Adult Chat & Sexting | See official site | — | — | — | Full profile Official sources 9 Nov 2026 | Visit site |
| 2 | Stripchat Adult Chat & Sexting | See official site Mixed |
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| 3 | BongaCams Adult Chat & Sexting | See official site |
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| 4 |  Jerkmate Adult Chat & Sexting | See official site Tokens |
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| 5 | CamSoda Adult Chat & Sexting | From USD 9.99 Tokens | — | — | — | Full profile Official sources 9 Nov 2026 | Visit site |
| 6 |  Grindr Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites | From USD 14.99 Mixed |
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| 7 |  SCRUFF Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites | From USD 9.99 Freemium |
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| 8 |  Jack'd Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites | From USD 9.99 Mixed |
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| 9 |  Hornet Gay Hookup Apps | From USD 9.99 Mixed |
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| 10 |  Sniffies Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites | See official site Freemium |
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| 11 |  Taimi Gay Hookup Apps | See official site Mixed |
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| 12 |  ROMEO (PlanetRomeo) Gay Hookup Apps | From USD 10.99 Freemium |
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| 13 |  HER Gay Hookup Apps | From USD 14.99 Freemium |
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| 14 |  Tinder Casual Dating | From USD 9.99 Freemium |
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| 15 |  Bumble Casual Dating | From USD 2.99 Freemium | — |
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| 16 |  Pure Hookup Sites · Casual Dating | From USD 13.49 Mixed |
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| 17 | Fling Hookup Sites · Casual Dating | See official site Credits |
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| 18 |  Wild Hookup Sites · Casual Dating | From USD 14.99 Freemium |
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| 19 |  Feeld Couples & Swinger Apps · Casual Dating | From USD 29.99 Mixed |
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| 20 |  3Fun Couples & Swinger Apps · Casual Dating | From USD 29.99 Freemium |
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| 21 |  SDC Couples & Swinger Apps | From USD 26.99 Subscription |
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| 22 | Kasidie Couples & Swinger Apps | See official site Freemium |
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| 24 | FetLife Couples & Swinger Apps | See official site Not verified: official site inaccessible (HTTP 403) | — | — |
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| 25 | Ashley Madison Affair Dating | From USD 14.99 Credits | — |
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| 26 |  Victoria Milan Affair Dating | From USD 79.99 Mixed |
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| 27 |  Gleeden Affair Dating | From GBP 19.99 Credits |
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| 28 |  Illicit Encounters Affair Dating | From GBP 139.99 Freemium |
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Methodology
How we compare hookup apps
We record the same facts for every app and show them side by side. We don’t invent an overall score.
- Free messagingCan you actually talk to people before paying? The biggest difference between apps.
- Real cost & renewalMembership or credits, the cheapest plan, and whether it renews automatically.
- VerificationPhoto or ID verification means fewer fake profiles, bots and scams.
- Privacy & discretionIncognito modes, private photos, distance hiding and neutral billing.
- Cancellation & deletionHow easy it is to stop paying and to delete your data for good.
- AvailabilityWhere the app works, and how active it is in your country.
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LiveJasmin profile
Live video chat platform with public and private shows.
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Free-to-watch live video chat platform where viewers buy tokens for tips and paid private, group and VR shows.
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Guides
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Practical guides on fake profiles, privacy and cancelling subscriptions.
How to Cancel a Dating App Subscription (and Delete Your Account)
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How to Spot Fake Profiles and Scams on Hookup Apps
Eight warning signs that the person messaging you isn’t who they claim to be.
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Online Privacy on Adult Platforms — A Practical Guide
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VerificationHookup apps: frequently asked questions
What is the best hookup app?
There is no single best app for everyone. The right one depends on whether you want to message for free, need couple or LGBTQ+ features, or care most about discretion. Use the filters in the table to narrow it down by what matters to you.
Are hookup apps free?
Most are free to join and browse. Messaging, seeing who liked you and removing limits are usually paid. A few apps allow free messaging between matches; filter the table by “Free messaging” to find them.
Are hookup apps safe?
Established apps with verification, reporting tools and a clear privacy policy are safer. Never send money to someone you met on an app, and be cautious with anyone who pushes you to another site.
Do you rank apps by commission?
No. Commercial relationships never decide the order. Every column can be sorted, and our methodology is published in the editorial policy.