Wapo
Wapo: A mobile dating app for queer men with location filters, video chat, and privacy controls. Ranked #34 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for nearby LGBTQ+ discovery with translation and video chat.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forNearby LGBTQ+ discovery with translation and video chat
- Free planYes
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Browse nearby or worldwide profiles and filter by age and location
- Chat by text, voice, or video, with in-app chat translation
- Photo verification, app passcode, and private photo controls
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android
- Read receipts, unsending messages, and ad removal require premium options
- Discovery centers on location rather than broader matching criteria
Our verdict on Wapo
Wapo is a dating and chat app for gay, bisexual, bi-curious, transgender, and queer men. It is aimed at people looking for dates, friendships, or other connections, with discovery that can focus on nearby profiles or extend worldwide. The app is available on iOS and Android, and its free offering includes basic chat. Age and location filters help narrow the profiles a user sees, while text, voice, and video chat provide several ways to connect.
Communication is a central part of Wapo’s feature set. Users can translate chats in the app, view profile visitors, and use photo and profile verification. The listed integration is Google Translate. These features make the app a fit for people who want to communicate across language differences or move beyond text without switching to another service. Location-based discovery and distance filtering keep the browsing experience centered on where profiles are, rather than a broad set of stated compatibility criteria.
Privacy controls include an app passcode and controls for private photos, alongside a way to report inappropriate profiles. Wapo is mobile-only, so it will not suit someone seeking a desktop dating experience. The free plan supports basic chat; premium options add read receipts, unsending messages, and ad removal. Wapo’s published details describe a freemium model, while in-app prices vary by region and store. Choose it for mobile LGBTQ+ discovery that combines local and worldwide browsing with translation and video chat. Those who need desktop access or matching beyond location-based discovery should look elsewhere.
Wapo pricing
Wapo fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Matching method | Location |
| Video dating | Yes |
| LGBTQ+ options | Yes |
| Platforms | Not verified |
| Daily likes limit | Not verified |
| Distance filter | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Translate |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | wapo.dating |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Wapo integrations
Wapo lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Translate
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