# Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat

> Chat & date guys nearby

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id462678375](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id462678375)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id462678375`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Queer Networks Inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (3,175 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.54.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2011-10-13
- **Size:** 403 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hornet-gay-dating-chat/id462678375)
- **Website:** [https://hornet.com](https://hornet.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/](https://hornet.com/about/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Hornet** is a gay dating and social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer men. Discover people nearby or connect with the LGBTQ+ community worldwide using location-based browsing, hashtags, interests, and advanced filters. Chat with text and audio messages, share photos, use emojis and stickers, and make meaningful connections through video chat.

Hornet focuses on authenticity, privacy, and safety with profile verification, private photos, screenshot protection, blocking tools, and optional premium features. Subscribers can browse ad-free, see profile viewers and read receipts, use advanced filters, access Travel Modes, and boost profiles or posts. Hornet Live also lets users livestream, connect with others, and exchange virtual Honey rewards. Available to users aged 18 and older.

## Rankings

- #35,929 — Overall
- #9 — gay
- #26 — honey
- #70 — chat
- #93 — relate

## Review summary

Reviewers praise frequent updates and privacy features but repeatedly cite ads, fake profiles, and safety concerns. Many note scams and weak moderation, plus fears about personal data being misused. Technical drawbacks include bugs, slowness, and a high iOS requirement, with the free version feeling limited and pricing steep. A smaller group highlights live video, albums, and cross-regional reach as positives. Overall, Hornet shows potential for privacy and features, but ads, reliability, and safety remain major issues.

### Pros

- Active updates and feature improvements keeping the app current
- Strong privacy focus and added privacy controls
- Rich feature set (live video, photo albums) that differentiates Hornet
- Ability to connect with users from different regions (e.g., Russians)

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with intrusive ads
- Fake profiles and scammers; weak moderation
- Safety/privacy concerns about personal data being collected or misused
- Bugs, slow performance, and high iOS version requirements
- Limited free version and high pricing

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