SCRUFF is the top-rated and most reliable app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect with each other.
SCRUFF is an independent, LGBTQ+ owned and operated company, and we use the app that we build. We give users a private and secure experience, a friendly and diverse community, and more features than any other gay dating app. We’re dedicated to protecting our members’ data and improving user experience, so you’ll never see banner ads on SCRUFF, and we won’t sell your data to shady 3rd party companies.
MAKE REAL CONNECTIONS
30+ million users, no spambots
Find exactly the people you like with search and filters
View, Woof, and chat with people
SCRUFF Match connects you with the people you like
Click "I'm Interested" on a profile and SCRUFF will let you know if there's a mutual attraction
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Share your story with multiple profile pics, rich profiles, private albums, hashtags, and more
Let others know what you’re into with profile details like preferences and safer practices
Comprehensive pronoun and gender identity options put you in control of your identity
A SMARTER, SAFER EXPERIENCE
24/7 support for our community, including in-app links to our Safety Center
We never share your data with 3rd party ad networks or data aggregators like Google or Facebook
Message history, photos, and videos sync across your devices and never get lost
VERIFIED PROFILES
Let others know you're real by verifying your profile photos
Complete the process in seconds and receive a verification badge on your profile
Know whose photos are real by looking for the badge on other profiles
VIDEO CHAT
A fun and flirty way to get to know each other before you meet
Prefer to keep it virtual? Video chat has you covered
MATCH
Every day, SCRUFF Match shows you a new stack of profiles who are looking for people like you
Swipe left to pass, right if you’re interested - if it’s a match, we’ll let you both know
Choose “Ask later” if you’re not sure about them, and we’ll show them again tomorrow
SCRUFF EXPLORE
Browse the top LGBTQ parties, prides, and festivals around the globe
RSVP, see who else is going, and find your squad
Traveling? Let others know when you'll be in their area and chat with local members before you arrive
Question? Comments? We’re available any time at support.scruff.com.
ABOUT SCRUFF SUBSCRIPTIONS
This subscription is valid for 30 days, 90 days, or 1 year, depending on the subscription type selected. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the price listed within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renew may be turned off via Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.
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SCRUFF Privacy Policy: https://www.scruff.com/privacy
SCRUFF Terms of Service: https://www.scruff.com/tos
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Deep-Dive FAQs
What is SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat is a digital product or tool described as: Perry Street Software, Inc
Where did SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat originate?
Data for SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat was aggregated directly from the Apple App Store community ecosystem, representing raw developer and early-adopter sentiment.
When was SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat within our tracked developer communities was recorded on July 24, 2010.
How popular is SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat has achieved measurable traction, logging over 26,399 reviews and facilitating 4 recorded discussions or engagements.
Which technical categories define SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?
Based on metadata extraction, SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat is categorized under topics such as: Social Networking, Lifestyle.
What are some commercial alternatives to SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?
Our semantic intelligence engine identifies potential commercial alternatives in the SaaS space, such as Freesolo Flash, which offers overlapping value propositions.
How does the creator describe SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?
The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "SCRUFF is the top-rated and most reliable app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect with each other.
SCRUFF is an independent, LGBTQ+ owned and operated company, and we use the app that ..."
Community Voice & Feedback
Only use it to look at randos when im bored at work. All the hot guys are married or too far away.
Just gross
It’s the same stuff. Scam bots and bad attitudes. Let us look for guys we want not what society forces on us; I want the ethnicity filter back.
All dating apps have their issues, but scruff is definitely the best. The free version of scruff vs grindr is night and day. You can view probably 4x the profiles on scruff compared to grindr and you can easily search for profiles by interests. Obviously, they keep some features behind the pay wall but the app is at least useable in the free version. Scruff is the app Grindr wishes it was. One of the biggest things holding scruff back is that it is still not nearly as popular as grindr but there are still a ton of profiles near me. Honestly considering creating a grindr account to tell people to switch to scruff lol
Scruff used to be pretty good even as a free user. The ability to see everyone who dares look at your profile was locked behind a paywall, and that was good for me, cuz I don’t actually wanna know every single person who glanced my direction. If they looked and decided not to woof or message, then what’s the point?
Please give us back an option to hide the “viewed by” menu without paying money.
Please give us back an option to hide the “viewed by” menu without paying money.
Scruff is a great way to stay is touch with friends and connect with new guys. The guys on here are usually pretty handsome and down to earth, so it’s a great combination!
I feel subscription is in higher end for what you get
Through Scruff I have met so many friends and my partner and husband. We have been together for seven years. We still are meeting and making friends through the app.
Have been in this app since it started and have had the best time chatting with real guys around the world.
It is friendly and easy to get to know genuine people in Scruff.
It is friendly and easy to get to know genuine people in Scruff.
Also trash doesn’t give more block right!
I mostly enjoy the app. There are too many bots and fake profiles of people who like to play games. I have met some nice guys through the app.
Please let us keep the message we received. It’s really annoying that a whole conversation gets erased or blurred.
Have been a member for a time, have never really met anyone here…paid or not.
I live in Mexico, and travel frequently. Scruff is “on”globally and is my companion and connection with men from all over the world. And Scruff is kinder, gentler than other sites. Lots of quality, engaging men.
But the need to constantly be online to make changes to your account is a total farce. It’s 2026, not 2010. The development team must be guided by a dollar thirty MBA for this nonsense to persist.
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