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Grindr

Ages 18–65

Location-based hookup app for gay men

Pricing

£10–25

About

Grindr is the leading app for gay, bi, and queer men. Open the app and you will immediately see who is nearby, often down to the metre. You scroll a grid of profiles, tap in, and message without needing to match first. That removes friction but also raises the intensity. While relationships do happen, its reputation leans heavily towards hookups and quick meets. It can therefore feel quite sexually transactional, so you need to be clear on your boundaries and expectations. Oh, and expect plenty of nude photos.