{"id":26451,"date":"2022-02-15T10:33:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T10:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/?p=26451"},"modified":"2024-12-20T09:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T09:07:34","slug":"best-lgbtq-dating-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/best-lgbtq-dating-apps.html","title":{"rendered":"Best LGBTQ+ Dating Apps In 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking at the current statistics<\/a>, anyone can tell the online dating apps are making a lot of money and reports suggests these apps generated revenue of US $1958 million<\/strong> in 2019. By 2023, We expect this number to go up to the US $2471 million<\/strong> with an annual growth rate of 6%<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of countries per se, the USA’s market volume registered $912 million<\/strong> of revenue, making it a significant revenue-generating company in this segment, followed by China, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The online dating segment is making millions, thus allowing the startups to make a mark in the industry. If you are looking to create an online dating app like Tinder<\/a>, Bumble<\/a>, or Happn, it is good to consider creating an LGBT dating app for the LGBT community. In the past, Tinder has changed many perceptions regarding dating and helped break the customary laws for the LGBT community. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great reason is there is no shortage of dating apps present in the market<\/a>. Still, the dating apps for the LGBT community are in limited number, which also allows offering something better and more valuable than the other LGBT dating apps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study conducted by Match.com<\/a> recently found that 56 percent<\/strong> of LGBT singles have dated someone they met online, with transgender people being at 65 percent<\/strong>, logging on the most. This article discusses the best LGBT dating apps present in the market in 2022<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Dating App Revenue and Usage Statistics<\/a> |
Source: BusinessOfApps<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Best LGBTQ Dating Apps Present In The Market <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Tinder<\/span><\/strong> – Find a date<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Tinder
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Considered to be the best gay app also used by heterosexuals. The sheer size of Tinder’s user base means that LGBT users will undoubtedly find a good pool of users from this community. The app is easy-to-use and enjoys a massive user base. People simply looking for hookups<\/a> will display it in their bio. However, the app also has a history of banning transexual people without a valid reason and often shows straight people in the feed of LGBT users. Also, the app is disliked for its bogus bios and pickup lines. However, this is the OG swiping app where the users find everyone they know and a ton of people they don’t know and can date them in under 10 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 3.8\/5
Android: 3\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $299.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Tinder<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td>100 million +<\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong><\/td>Lifestyle<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\"Statistic:<\/a>
Source: Statista<\/a>\n\n\n\n

2. HER<\/span><\/strong> Lesbian, bi & queer dating<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"HER
Available on iOS & Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This app focused on the unique behavior of community interests of queer women, and since its inception, the app has prioritized offering a remarkable user experience. The app flaunts 17 sexualities and 18 gender identities and allows users to assign more than one pronoun to their profile. The app has created communities to connect the app users with other people of the same identity. These gender identities consist of women, gender fluid, agender, pangender, non-binary, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, questioning, and more. This app is the largest for LGBT women and is available for free. However, it also offers premium memberships that start at $14.99\/month<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.4\/5
Android: 3.9\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $179.99 <\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Weareher<\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td> 1 million + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Dating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\"Tinder
Tinder for Lesbians? A Comparison of Tinder vs. HER | Source: Weareher<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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3. <\/span><\/strong>Growlr<\/span>: Gay Bears Near You<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Growlr
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Among the top LGBT dating apps, Growlr has more than 10,000,000<\/strong> members worldwide who are older and hairier gay men and bear chasers. Considered one of the best apps for gay men, it allows users to send and receive private instant messages, pictures, videos, and live video<\/a> calls. The app only allows male users above 18 years<\/strong> to depict their nude photographs and strictly bans those who don’t meet the specified age criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growlr app allows its users to create a profile with photos and videos, and the users can filter their preferences from millions. It offers direct messaging functionality with the interest and check-in features, notes, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.3\/5
Android: 3.2\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $399.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Initech<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td> 1 million + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td>Dating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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GROWLr Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source: similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

4. Lesly<\/span><\/strong>: Lesbian Dating & Chat<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Lesly
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A queer dating app, Lesly allows women and non-binary people to find love, meet for hookups, or enjoy a date. It has a similar swipe functionality, same as Tinder. The app screens registered users to maintain user authenticity, ensuring that the person you match is not a bot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4\/5
Android: 4.2\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$9.99 – $39.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>leslyclub<\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td>100 thousand +<\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td>Dating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\"Lesly
Lesly Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source: similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

5. Pink Cupid<\/span><\/strong> – Lesbian Dating App<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Pink
Available on Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This app is a part of a network of over 30 online dating sites<\/strong> and enjoys a big community of users across the globe. This veteran platform has been running since 2006<\/strong> and enjoys a long and successful track record. The many testimonials vouch for the fantastic services this platform offers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>Android: 3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>\u20b91,600.00 \u2013 \u20b97,700.00<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>pinkcupid<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td> 100 thousand + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td>Dating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\"PinkCupid
PinkCupid Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source: similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

6. Hinge<\/span><\/strong> – Dating & Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Hinge
Available on iOS & Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The personality-revealing prompts of Hinge differ from the other apps, allowing the matches to explore one another better. It is the same app where Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met his husband, Chasten. The firm aims to be a platform to forge lasting relationships and not just facilitate hookups. Hinge works to get all members off the app and enjoy a great date instead, aiming for its members to eventually delete the app for good once they find their life companion. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.5\/5
Android: 3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $119.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Hinge<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td>5 million + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Lifestyle <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hinge Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source : Similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

7. Bumble<\/span><\/strong> – Dating & Make Friends<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Bumble
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Typically known as a dating app for the heterosexual, Bumble can offer dating success for people of the LGBT community as well. The app provides tags on the profile, letting people know whether a user wants a serious relationship or just a hookup. On Bumble, profiles can be more extensive than on the other apps, with the available functionality of GIFs and voice messaging in chats. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much to users’ dismay, Bumble implies a 24-hour time<\/strong> limit to start chats, and also, the entire premise of the app is based on male-female coupling. However, its best part is its profiles that clearly state people’s exact intentions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.8\/5
Android: 2.8\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $259.99 <\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Bumble<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td>10 million +<\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Lifestyle <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In-App Purchase Revenue Of Bumble | Source: Statista<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

8. OkCupid<\/span>: Online Dating App<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"OkCupid
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The app is known for its mushiness more than hookups. This app expands compatibility to social justice views and shows a percentage of each match as per the users agree on or don’t. All the users can choose their pronouns here, and its stylish redesign is quite fun to navigate. However, the app is not significant in small or rural areas, and to access the best features; users need to pay for a premium subscription. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.3\/5
Android: 3.7\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $249.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>okcupid<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td> 10 million + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Lifestyle <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\"Statistic:<\/a>
Source: Statista<\/a>\n\n\n\n
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9. Grindr<\/span> – Gay chat<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Grindr
Available on iOS & Android <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This number one dating and social networking app for gays in the USA, Grindr, has been in existence since 2009<\/strong>. It is an intuitive, geosocial app enabling users to chat and meet other men. Grindr provides users with exact distance from the nearby users and allows linking-social media profiles with each other. The app has also integrated an option where users can list their HIV status and read resources on STDs, thus spreading social awareness messages through the dating app. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This app allows its users to match people as per their geolocation. Users can customize their profiles with bigger photos and conveniently block or unblock people. The users can also chat easily with saved phrases and send multiple pictures simultaneously. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.6\/5
Android: 3.9\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>$0.99 – $359.99<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>Grindr LLC<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td> 10 million + <\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Lifestyle <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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\"Grindr
Grindr Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source: similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

10. Feeld<\/span><\/strong>: Meet Couples & Singles<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Feeld
Available on iOS & Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

 Founded in 2014<\/strong>, the Feeld app is open to all genders and sexual identities. It aims to create an inclusive space allowing users to be honest with themselves and be responsible towards others. This app lets its users select from more than 20<\/strong> gender and sexual identity options. They can pair profiles with a partner for polyamorous couples or couples interested in exploring together. The app aims at normalizing unconventional relationship structures and ethical non-monogamy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price<\/strong><\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Rating<\/strong><\/td>iOS: 4.4\/5
Android: 3.1\/5<\/td><\/tr>
In-app Products<\/strong><\/td>\u20b9170.00 \u2013 \u20b910,600.00<\/td><\/tr>
Published By<\/strong> <\/td>feeld<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Downloads<\/strong><\/td>1 million +<\/td><\/tr>
Age Rating<\/strong><\/td>17+<\/td><\/tr>
App Category<\/strong> <\/td> Lifestyle <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Feeld
Feeld Usage Rank & Google Play Rank | Source: similarweb<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to create an LGBT dating app, you can get in touch with an app developer who excels at creating great apps in this category. At Emizen Tech, we offer excellent app development services<\/a> in the online dating segment. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking at the current statistics, anyone can tell the online dating apps are making a lot of money and reports suggests these apps generated revenue of US $1958 million in 2019. By 2023, We expect this number to go up to the US $2471 million with an annual growth rate of 6%.  Speaking of countries<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":26499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26451","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile-app-development"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Dating-Apps.jpg","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Dating-Apps-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/Dating-Apps-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Amit Samsukha","author_link":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/author\/amit"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26451"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43952,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26451\/revisions\/43952"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emizentech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}