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Head-to-head

Grindr vs GROWLR

Grindr 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Grindr
GROWLR 4.3★ · Free + IAP 50

Choose Grindr for a larger user base, but expect frequent ads and potential safety issues.

Full reviews: Grindr · GROWLR

Grindr boasts a larger user base and more features, but users frequently complain about excessive ads and safety concerns. GROWLR, while less popular, has fewer complaints about ads but may lack some features that Grindr users enjoy.

Head to head

features edge: GrindrR3R9
Grindr Grindr users appreciate the app's large user base and variety of features, although some mention issues with fake profiles and scams R3R9.
GROWLR GROWLR users find it simpler and less cluttered, but some feel it lacks the advanced features that Grindr offers (no specific references available).
ease of use edge: GROWLRR4R10
Grindr Grindr users report frequent interruptions from ads, making it frustrating to use R4R10.
GROWLR GROWLR users appreciate its straightforward interface, but some find it less engaging (no specific references available).
reliability edge: GROWLRR22R30
Grindr Grindr users report issues with app stability and frequent crashes R22R30.
GROWLR GROWLR users do not report significant reliability issues, but specific reviews are lacking.
price/value edge: GROWLRR28R40
Grindr Grindr users complain about high costs for premium features and the necessity of paying to avoid ads R28R40.
GROWLR GROWLR users also mention in-app purchases but generally find it offers better value (no specific references available).
support edge: GROWLRR1R16
Grindr Grindr users express frustration with customer support, especially regarding account bans and appeals R1R16.
GROWLR GROWLR users have not reported significant issues with support, but reviews are sparse.
Pick Grindr if

you want a larger user base and more features, despite the ads.

Pick GROWLR if

you prefer a simpler, less ad-heavy experience with fewer users.

Evidence note: Grindr has a larger volume of reviews, which skews negative due to the high number of complaints about ads and safety. GROWLR's reviews are fewer and less critical overall, but lack specific details.

Frequently asked

How much do Grindr and GROWLR cost?
Grindr offers a free version with in-app purchases, while GROWLR also has a free version but is generally considered to provide better value for its paid features.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] Grindr 3/5 · GB Could be better: A lot scams from India, fake accounts. Be careful. The app is nice, but I hate fake profiles.
  2. [R9] Grindr 3/5 · GB Great if you love adverts and fake profiles: Ads every few seconds are diving me insane. Also the number of fake profiles is infuriating. However, occasionally you can find a horny hook up
  3. [R4] Grindr 1/5 · GB Money grabbing fags.: Constant spam messages. Constant ads. Constant bot accounts. Actual cesspit of an app.
  4. [R10] Grindr 1/5 · GB Poor: This app is getting worse by the day he day,constant adverts every 2 seconds,constant freezing so I have to delete it then reinstall it
  5. [R22] Grindr 1/5 · GB full of bugs: randomly stops working, crashing, multiple notifications of the same messages
  6. [R30] Grindr 1/5 · GB Awful: So broken it’s embarrassing
  7. [R28] Grindr 1/5 · GB Endless requests for payments: I paid 48 euros for a month, but I still have limited profile views, I have to see a video to access anyone, can’t see who has viewed me unless I pay more, and the endless and repetitive gaming video is hard to get rid of. What exactly did I pay for? To have the option to buy more options? Absolute scam
  8. [R40] Grindr 1/5 · GB Way way way after 💰🤑💰💸💵💷💳🧧💶: Compared to other dating apps, this one wants you to pay for absolutely everything. I’ve deleted it twice already, and the third time is looking likely. Not worth the hassle just to meet someone
  9. [R1] Grindr 1/5 · GB BAN APPEAL: I was signing up to Grindr and had accidentally inputted the wrong DOB so the app thinks I’m a minor. I’m not and have valid proof of age ID. I contacted Grindr support about this and they said nothing can be done because I need an account for a ban appeal but I can’t even sign up for an account because my phone it banned from the app.
  10. [R16] Grindr 1/5 · GB Emails are not being responded to at all: Sat here waiting for months to get a response on my ban appeal and still nothing! Utterly useless

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store