Features & Capabilities

SCRUFF is the top-rated LGBTQ+-owned dating and chat app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. It prioritizes privacy and security with an ad-free experience and a commitment not to sell user data.

Key features include advanced search and filters, rich profiles with photos and albums, verification badges, video chat, and the SCRUFF Match and Explore modes to discover people and LGBTQ events worldwide. The app emphasizes safety with 24/7 support, secure data across devices, and a privacy-first approach.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Developed by:
Perry Street Software, Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scruff-gay-dating-chat/id380015247
Website:
https://www.scruff.com

User Reviews

Scruff is seen by many as better than Grindr with real active members and functional premium options, but widespread paywalls throttling core features, rampant spam, and reliability issues color the experience. The Moments feature and lack of archive chat management are common annoyances, while some users praise the app for quick chats and a cleaner ad experience. Overall, solid for genuine connections but marred by monetization, safety, and stability concerns.
Pros
  • Real, active members and quick onboarding to chat with local men; users report genuine profiles.
  • Premium features work and ads are not as intrusive as on some competing apps (e.g., Grindr).
  • Interface and overall experience are preferred over Grindr by several reviewers.
Cons
  • Core features and protections (e.g., blocking, sex-preference filters) are locked behind paywalls.
  • High prevalence of spam, scammers, and low-quality profiles that are hard to filter out.
  • Moments feature is disliked and difficult or impossible to disable.
  • Archiving chats is lacking; no accessible archive inbox to view older conversations.
  • Frequent bugs, crashes, slow servers, and subscription-related glitches.
Recent reviews
Same as every other app but without the extremely annoying ads as others. Otherwise, same gays, different app.
by Ja*****, 2026-06-26

The app should not allow people to do much interaction until they're verified. This platform is plagued with scammers, trying to look for single people to scam They also should do more to keep the married couple people filtered out for the single Most important, nobody should be on the grids on the homepage if they're not verified!!!!
by Aa*****, 2026-06-25

Great app. Common sense interface. One item would like is the “right now” feature for folks looking to connect immediately.
by Ma*****, 2026-06-23
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