# Archer: Gay Dating & Chat

> Meet & Date Local Guys Nearby

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446289426](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446289426)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6446289426`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** GDA, LLC
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (22,077 ratings)
- **Version:** 35.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2023-06-13
- **Size:** 306 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/archer-gay-dating-chat/id6446289426)
- **Website:** [https://archerapp.com](https://archerapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://archerapp.com/privacy](https://archerapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Archer is the inclusive gay dating app by and for gay men. Chat with selfie-verified profiles, discover nearby guys via real-time GPS, and find dates, friends, or something casual with modes that fit how you want to connect. Profile tags help you find people with shared interests, while private albums, communities, and status options expand how you meet and chat.

## Review summary

Users like Archer for meeting people and dating or finding friends, but consistent complaints center on a map‑first design that leaks location, widespread fake profiles, chat UI bugs, frequent glitches after updates, and sudden account bans, all contributing to a sense of instability and safety concerns despite occasional positive social experiences.

### Pros

- Good for meeting people and chatting, with potential to make friends or go on dates.
- Some users report meaningful social results, including coffee dates and friendships.
- The app is described as simple and easy to use.

### Cons

- Map-based main interface exposes or emphasizes location, creating privacy concerns and dissatisfaction with the old profile‑list layout.
- High prevalence of fake profiles and scammers, leading to distrust and poor match quality.
- Communication is hindered by UI issues, such as blocked text input and off‑app messaging prompts.
- Frequent glitches and updates render the app unreliable or unusable at times.
- Accounts are sometimes banned or closed without clear warnings or explanations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446289426)