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Gay Hookup Apps Compared

Gay hookup apps are some of the most used dating apps in the world, and they come with specific safety questions: location precision, travel in countries where same-sex relationships are restricted, and protection against scams.

This comparison focuses on those safety features as well as what you get for free and what premium tiers cost.

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Gay Hookup Apps comparison
# Free features Payment methods Apps Details Visit
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Grindr logo
Grindr Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites
From USD 14.99 Mixed
  • See people nearby by location
  • Chat and share private photos
  • Add and search interest tags
  • Private albums
  • Search filters
  • Favorites, block and report
  • Expiring photos (1 view, 10 seconds)
  • Discreet App Icon and PIN lock (available to all users)
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Mobile web
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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SCRUFF logo
SCRUFF Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites
From USD 9.99 Freemium
  • Search and filters (basic)
  • Profile viewing, Woofs and chat
  • SCRUFF Match daily stack
  • Photo verification badge
  • Video chat
  • SCRUFF Explore events
  • Hide distance
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Stripe (some purchases between Sept 2016 and early 2023)
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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Jack'd logo
Jack'd Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites
From USD 9.99 Mixed
  • Search and filters (basic)
  • Mutual-interest matching and daily curated matches
  • Photo albums and identity options
  • Verified profile badge
  • Video chat
  • Hide distance
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Stripe (some purchases between Sept 2016 and early 2023)
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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Hornet logo
Hornet Gay Hookup Apps
From USD 9.99 Mixed
  • Nearby guys grid
  • Hashtags and basic filters
  • Text and audio chat
  • Identity verification
  • Private photo sharing
  • Blocking
  • Video chat
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Google Pay
  • Stripe (web shop)
  • Authorize.net (web shop)
  • Mobile web
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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Sniffies logo
Sniffies Gay Hookup Apps · Hookup Sites
See official site Freemium
  • Map-based browsing of nearby users and cruising locations
  • Anonymous use without an account
  • Chat
  • Groups and cruising updates on the map
  • Payment card via third-party payment processor
  • Mobile web
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9 Nov 2026
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Taimi logo
Taimi Gay Hookup Apps
See official site Mixed
  • Profile with gender identity, sexuality and pronouns
  • Matching and local/global search (basic)
  • AI-based Finder suggestions
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Taimi website (cancel via support@taimi.com)
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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ROMEO (PlanetRomeo) logo
ROMEO (PlanetRomeo) Gay Hookup Apps
From USD 10.99 Freemium
  • Unlimited chat
  • Push notifications
  • See who's online
  • 150 search results with basic filters
  • 200 contacts, 100 photo uploads
  • Visitor history for 1 day
  • Travel feature and hiding real GPS location
  • Credit card (web, recurring)
  • SEPA eBanking (web, one-time)
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • Mobile web
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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HER logo
HER Gay Hookup Apps
From USD 14.99 Freemium
  • Matching and chat
  • Viewing profiles and adding friends
  • Joining communities
  • Viewing events
  • Profile customization (pronouns, identity, Pride Pins)
  • Basic filters (age and distance)
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play
  • iOS app
  • Android app
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9 Nov 2026
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Information comes from each platform’s official site and app-store listing. Prices change: check the official site before paying. Order is editorial and never based on commission. How we compare.

Frequently asked questions

Can I hide my distance or location?

Many apps let you hide your distance, and some offer travel or incognito modes. We list each app’s location-privacy options in its profile.

Are gay hookup apps safe when travelling?

In countries where same-sex relationships are criminalised, apps may restrict features or show safety warnings. Check local laws and use the app’s discreet mode where available.