# Hotmale - Gay Social Dating

> Hotmale - The Social Dating network for gay, bisexual and curious men.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dragonstack.hotmale](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dragonstack.hotmale)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dragonstack.hotmale`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DragonStack
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 34,143
- **Rating:** 2.75 / 5 (128 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.8
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-22
- **First published:** 2016-09-06
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dragonstack.hotmale)
- **Website:** [https://www.hotmale.net](https://www.hotmale.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hotmale.net/privacy.html](https://www.hotmale.net/privacy.html)

## Description

Hotmale - Gay Social Dating is a vibrant social dating app designed for gay, bisexual, and curious men. It allows users to connect with others nearby, upload profile pictures, and engage through messages and flirts. With features like location-based searching, profile filtering, and favorites, it offers a user-friendly experience. Upgrade to Club membership for exclusive perks such as visibility into hidden pictures and tracks. Join a community where you can explore chats, dates, and relationships freely!

## Rankings

- #351,939 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.dragonstack.hotmale.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

Users find the app generally good and easy to use when it functions properly. However, major drawbacks include persistent registration and profile uploading issues, password confirmation errors, and ineffective location-based matching. Many users struggle to complete basic setup steps, leading to frustration and app deletion.

### Pros

- App is quick and easy to use
- Generally considered good by several users
- Profile creation and interaction is simple when it works

### Cons

- App often fails to register users properly
- Profile uploading and updating gets stuck repeatedly
- Password confirmation has issues, stating they don't match despite careful entry
- Location-based matching does not work accurately or find nearby users
- Frequent registration prompts, making user experience frustrating

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dragonstack.hotmale)