SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat

Name: SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat
Rating: 4.4 (25877 reviews)
Author: Perry Street Software, Inc

By: Perry Street Software, Inc

Match, connect & meet new guys

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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By:

Perry Street Software, Inc

Rating:

4.40

(25,877) 487 new ratings

Version:

8.10.0 Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version code:

886307046

Creation date:

2010-07-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

207.53MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,197 ▲ 149

Other rankings

#24 in The Best Dating Apps

#31 in Meet People, Make Plans

#2 in gay keyword 2

#72 in site keyword 56 ▲ 9

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Other platforms

SCRUFF (v8.9.0)

12,942,348 3.34

(114,988)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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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

Created a new account and was instantly banned for under age pictures. But brother… I’m 28 YEARS OLD!!!? So yeah if you are young and attractive expect the app to ban you immediately. You can’t meet anyone on this app without paying money for each match. Do not install this app or even bother wasting your time. Grindr is better

by Hd*****, 2026-05-31

I'm not sure why I keep getting notifications for moments. I've hit the toggle button to disable them but periodically the app decides it knows better than I do what notifications I would like to receive. I have not viewed or made any moments, I am not interested in the feature at all.

by Li*****, 2026-05-29

A big part of wet scruff does is have these categories of profiles that they promote on the main page. They do not require that your profile will be verified you. Unverified profile should never get on any of the promotion screens. That removes the validity of getting seen by actually going through the process. And avoid avoiding people because they're not verified is not very effective on my part. Because real people don't have motivation. Being verified should not be an option but a requirement! This is a fake app if it allows fakes to communicate with others. Messaging should be until you're verified.