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The Best LGBTQ+ Dating Apps in 2026

We researched LGBTQ+ dating apps using their official websites, including pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation. Rankings focus on the category’s core job—helping LGBTQ+ adults find dates and relationships—along with value for money and verified features. The guide covers queer-focused and inclusive mainstream apps.

Our top picks

  1. Top ranked

    Grindr#1 of 36
    9.3/10

    A location-based LGBTQ+ dating app with free core features and paid discovery upgrades.

    Free plan

  2. Runner-up

    Hornet#2 of 36
    9.1/10

    A broad gay social-dating app combining discovery, messaging, video and community feeds.

    Free plan

  3. Top-ranked free plan

    ROMEO#3 of 36
    9.0/10

    A profile-based LGBTQ+ dating and community app with free chat and paid search expansion.

    Free plan

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The full ranking 36 tools, best first

36 tools
  1. Grindr

    Best forBroad LGBTQ+ dating with nearby discovery

    A location-based LGBTQ+ dating app with free core features and paid discovery upgrades.

    • In-app video calls
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    9.3/10★★★★★
    Visit Grindr
  2. Hornet

    Best forGay men wanting social and dating features

    A broad gay social-dating app combining discovery, messaging, video and community feeds.

    • In-app video calls
    • Identity verification
    9.1/10★★★★★
    Visit Hornet
  3. ROMEO

    Best forProfile-based LGBTQ+ dating and relationships

    A profile-based LGBTQ+ dating and community app with free chat and paid search expansion.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    9.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit ROMEO
  4. Taimi

    Best forLGBTQ+ matching with AI-assisted discovery

    An LGBTQ+ dating and social app with local and global discovery, available on iOS.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit Taimi
  5. Bumble

    Best forMainstream dating with LGBTQ+ options

    Swipe, match, message, and call on iOS and Android, with optional paid controls.

    8.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit Bumble
  6. Hinge

    Best forPrompt-driven dating with inclusive profiles

    Prompt-led profiles and adaptive matching suit inclusive, mobile-only dating.

    Free plan Our Hinge verdict → Visit Hinge
    8.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit Hinge
  7. OkCupid

    Best forCompatibility-focused inclusive dating

    A dating app for people who want compatibility scores and inclusive profile choices.

    8.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit OkCupid
  8. Tinder

    Best forLarge-scale swipe dating and travel modes

    A broad swipe-dating app with free matching and optional travel and premium features.

    Free plan · pricing on request Our Tinder verdict → Visit Tinder
    8.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit Tinder
  9. Best forMainstream matching with video conversations

    Swipe, search, compatibility tools and video calls for mainstream dating.

    Free plan · pricing on request Our Plenty of Fish verdict → Visit Plenty of Fish
    8.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit Plenty of Fish
  10. Jack’d

    Best forGay men seeking feature-rich mobile dating

    A mobile-only LGBTQ+ dating app combining nearby discovery, matching, media and video chat.

    • In-app video calls
    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    8.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Jack’d
  11. SCRUFF

    Best forGay men wanting events and stealth tools

    A mobile dating app with city discovery, LGBTQ+ events, verification and Pro privacy tools.

    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    7.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit SCRUFF
  12. Zoe

    Best forWomen-focused swipe dating with social links

    A women-focused swipe app with verification, privacy modes and social profile links.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our Zoe verdict → Visit Zoe
    7.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit Zoe
  13. Best forTransgender singles seeking free video dating

    A free web and mobile dating service with filters, compatibility matching and video chat.

    • In-app video calls
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    7.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit TransSingle
  14. Fiorry

    Best forTrans-inclusive compatibility and venue discovery

    A trans-inclusive dating app that pairs compatibility discovery with LGBTQ+-friendly venue search.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    7.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit Fiorry
  15. Gaydar

    Best forSecure LGBTQ+ matching with translation

    Gaydar combines identity-inclusive matching, translation and privacy controls across web and mobile.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan · paid from $19.99/user/mo · 14-day trial Our Gaydar verdict → Visit Gaydar
    7.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit Gaydar
  16. SURGE

    Best forSwipe dating with travel and privacy modes

    Swipe matching with verification, privacy controls and travel mode for LGBTQ+ mobile daters.

    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our SURGE verdict → Visit SURGE
    7.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit SURGE
  17. GROWLR

    Best forBear-community dating with live video

    A bear-community dating app with profile search, messaging, and live video.

    • In-app video calls
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit GROWLR
  18. 9monsters

    Best forGay men seeking location tools and video chat

    A mobile dating app pairing location discovery with mutual matching and calls.

    • In-app video calls
    7.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit 9monsters
  19. Daddyhunt

    Best forDaddy/bear-oriented profile browsing

    A profile-search dating app for mature gay men, with private media chat and premium privacy tools.

    • Identity verification
    7.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit Daddyhunt
  20. HER

    Best forWomen-focused LGBTQ+ dating and community

    A mobile LGBTQ+ dating app that adds groups, events, verification and identity-aware profiles.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our HER verdict → Visit HER
    7.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit HER
  21. ComeOut

    Best forLGBTQ+ community, groups and local events

    A community-first mobile app for profiles, chat, groups and LGBTQ+ events.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    6.9/10★★★☆☆
    Visit ComeOut
  22. u2nite

    Best forPrivacy-first area dating with video calls

    A mobile LGBTQ+ dating app centered on private discovery, encrypted chat and video calls.

    • In-app video calls
    6.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit u2nite
  23. Verve

    Best forAndroid users prioritizing verified safety

    Android-focused LGBTQ+ dating with mandatory verification and a feature-rich paid tier.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan · paid from $5.50/user/mo Our Verve verdict → Visit Verve
    6.7/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Verve
  24. Best forTrans dating with moderated profiles

    A moderated web and Android dating service focused on trans women and respectful partners.

    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo Our MyTransgenderCupid verdict → Visit site
    6.6/10★★★☆☆
    Visit site
  25. Best forTrans dating with document verification

    Profile-based dating with free access for trans women and paid messaging for men.

    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan · paid from $29.90/user/mo Our My Transgender Date verdict → Visit site
    6.5/10★★★☆☆
    Visit site
  26. Lesbiss

    Best forWomen seeking moderated LGBTQ+ chat groups

    A profile-based dating and social app with verification, moderated groups and paid messaging tiers.

    • Gender identity options
    • Identity verification
    Free plan · paid from €2.99 Our Lesbiss verdict → Visit Lesbiss
    6.4/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Lesbiss
  27. Lex

    Best forText-first queer community connections

    A community-led, text-first LGBTQ+ app for connections beyond swipe matching.

    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    Free plan Our Lex verdict → Visit Lex
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Lex
  28. Feeld

    Best forNontraditional relationship and partner matching

    Feeld supports nuanced identities and partner-led matching, but not live video dating.

    Free plan Our Feeld verdict → Visit Feeld
    6.2/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Feeld
  29. BiCupid

    Best forBisexual dating with video and events

    A bisexual-focused dating service with free access and paid discovery and communication features.

    • In-app video calls
    • Orientation options
    • Gender identity options
    Free plan · paid from $33.99/user/mo Our BiCupid verdict → Visit BiCupid
    6.1/10★★★☆☆
    Visit BiCupid
  30. Best forCurated compatibility dating outside LGBTQ+ niches

    Curated daily compatibility matches with broad filters, but few LGBTQ+-specific tools.

    5.9/10★★★☆☆
    Visit site
  31. Match

    Best forTraditional compatibility dating with events

    Traditional compatibility dating with recommendations, values, messaging and events.

    Free plan Our Match verdict → Visit Match
    5.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Match
  32. Qutie

    Best forWomen seeking web-based matching and video dates

    Questionnaire matching, photo discovery and video dates, with access limited to the web.

    • In-app video calls
    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our Qutie verdict → Visit Qutie
    5.7/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Qutie
  33. PinkCupid

    Best forWomen seeking basic web profile matching

    A profile-based dating service with free messaging and paid matching enhancements.

    5.6/10★★★☆☆
    Visit PinkCupid
  34. Best forWomen seeking simple mobile swiping

    A focused mobile swipe-and-chat app with radar discovery and profile verification.

    • Identity verification
    5.5/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Only Women
  35. Atraf

    Best forLocation-based profile browsing and chat

    A location-focused dating service with profile filters, favorites and chat.

    Free plan Our Atraf verdict → Visit Atraf
    5.4/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Atraf
  36. DISCO

    Best forBasic mobile swipe matching

    A mobile-first app for nearby discovery, matching and chat among gay and queer men.

    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our DISCO verdict → Visit DISCO
    5.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit DISCO

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#ToolFree planPaid fromGender identity optionsOrientation optionsIdentity verificationMatching methodScore
1GrindrYes—Yes—YesMixed9.3
2HornetYes———YesMixed9.1
3ROMEOYes—YesYesYesProfile-based9.0
4TaimiYes—YesYesYesMixed8.8
5BumbleYes————Swipe8.5
6HingeYes—————8.4
7OkCupidYes—————8.3
8TinderYes————Swipe8.2
9Plenty of FishYes————Swipe8.1
10Jack’dYes—YesYesYesMixed8.0
11SCRUFFYes—Yes—YesProfile-based7.9
12ZoeYes—YesYesYesSwipe7.8
13TransSingleYesNoneYes—YesMixed7.7
14FiorryYes—YesYesYesMixed7.6
15GaydarYes$19.99/user/moYesYesYesMixed7.5
16SURGEYes———YesSwipe7.4
17GROWLRYes————Profile-based7.3
189monstersYes————Mixed7.2
19DaddyhuntYes———YesProfile-based7.1
20HERYes—YesYesYesMixed7.0
21ComeOutYes—YesYesYesProfile-based6.9
22u2niteYes————Profile-based6.8
23VerveYes$5.5/user/moYesYesYesProfile-based6.7
24MyTransgenderCupidYes—Yes—YesMixed6.6
25My Transgender DateYes$29.9/user/moYes—YesProfile-based6.5
26LesbissYes—Yes—YesProfile-based6.4
27LexYes—YesYes—Community6.3
28FeeldYes—————6.2
29BiCupidYes$33.99/user/moYesYesYesMixed6.1
30Coffee Meets BagelYes—————5.9
31MatchYes—————5.8
32QutieYes———YesMixed5.7
33PinkCupidYes————Profile-based5.6
34Only WomenYes———YesSwipe5.5
35AtrafYes————Profile-based5.4
36DISCOYes———YesMixed5.3

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How we rank LGBTQ+ dating apps

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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