SCRUFF Downloads & RevenueSCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat · App Store & Google Play
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat by Perry Street Software, Inc is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat update history & changes
Last change · 76 events since 24 Jul 2010Full timeline ↓🌟iOSFeatured by Apple✏️iOSAdded hidden keywords: casual🌟iOSFeatured by Apple✏️iOSAdded hidden keywords: chatroom📦iOSUpdated to version 8.19.0📈AndroidNew best rank in the overall chart: #147📈iOSNew best rank in the overall chart: #77📈AndroidNew best rank in the overall chart: #153📊iOSDownloads up ×2.6 in a week📦iOSUpdated to version 8.18.0📦AndroidUpdated to version 8.18.0📦AndroidUpdated to version 8.17.0🔎iOSTop 10 for “trans”📈iOSEntered the top 10🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play
Full timeline · 76 events
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: casualiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: chatroomiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: christianiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.19.0iOS- Send pics from your Hidden album
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: indeediOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: indeediOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: roleplaiiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grindr, kik, tinderiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #147AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: roleplaiiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #77iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #153AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Social · SE
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new countryAndroidSweden
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: meetingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📊SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: downloads up ×2.6 in a weekiOSabout 5.1k a day now (our estimate)
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: incontriiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.18.0iOSWe’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
- Nearby moments appear on your profile
Recent Features
- Translate profiles and conversations
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Nearby and Discover performance improvements
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes… more - ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: curious, planiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.18.0AndroidNew Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
- Nearby Moments appear on your profile
Recent Features
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes… more - ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: radariOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: unlimitediOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: geariOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grow, bathroomiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Social · NL
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: lgbtqiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Free · Social · ES · Top Grossing · Social · ES · Top Grossing · Social · MX · Top Grossing · Social · TW
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Taiwan
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Social · IT
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 17.0 → iOS 18.0
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.17.0iOSWe’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
Recent Features
- Translate profiles and conversations
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Nearby and Discover performance improvements
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes… more - ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: badooiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.17.0AndroidNew Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
Recent Features
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes - ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: bros, dutchiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grindr, lgbtqiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: grandiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat reached Top 10 for “trans”iOS#8 in Indonesia search · popularity 32
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #155AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Social · FR
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat added hidden keywords: lgbtqiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · SA
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #161AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #84iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · TW
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · MX
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · IT
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · FR
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · ES
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · DE
- ✏️SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · BR
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #174AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Social · DE · Top Grossing · Social · IT
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat updated to version 8.16.0iOSWe’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Translate profiles and conversations
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Nearby and Discover performance improvements
- Moments in Nearby
Recent Features
- New stacks on the Discover grid in Korea
- Improved Account Verification process
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes… more - 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 📈SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat new best rank in the overall chart: #90iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · SA
- 🆕SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSaudi Arabia
- 🌟SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat featured by AppleiOSapps · AU, CA, DE
- 🆕SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat first spotted by AppInsideriOS#56 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · Italy
- 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat version 8.16.1AndroidNew Features
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Moments in Nearby
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
Recent Features
- New stacks on the Discover grid in Korea
- Added Edge-to-Edge support
- Improved Account Verification process
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes… more - 📦SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat version 8.15.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.2 ★
151k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#10
App Store · 
Social Networking Grossing
Social Networking GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
817
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before (Google Play)
Measured
App Store
App details
App ID
380015247
Publisher
Perry Street Software, Inc
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Jul 2010
16 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
3 content notes below
Languages
14
AR NL EN FR DE IT JA KO PT ZH ES TH …
Size
228 MB
Also listed in
Lifestyle
Content notesFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumorInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.appspot.scruffapp
Publisher
Perry Street Software, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Mature 17+
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 5M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 2 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 3 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 4 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 5 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 6 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 7 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Messaging Pro subscription | |
| 9 | Browsing Pro subscription | |
| 10 | SCRUFF Pro subscription |
Hidden keywords
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #10 Social Networking Grossing | 22 of 30 countries | #137 | #15 |
| Google Play | #19 Social Grossing | 13 of 23 countries | #138 | #26 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
334
▼ -50% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
4.2
US App Store
Recent ratings
4.8★
vs 4.3★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
2.5★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
71/100
faster than 97% of Social Networking apps
Growing fastest in 
France ▲ +69% · 
Germany ▲ +36%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 102 | 32% | ▼ -14% |
 Brazil | 45 | 14% | ▼ -91% |
 Spain | 34 | 11% | ▼ -90% |
 Mexico | 34 | 11% | ▼ -88% |
| Saudi Arabia | 24 | 7% | ▼ -8% |
 Colombia | 16 | 5% | – |
 Canada | 16 | 5% | ▼ -24% |
 United Kingdom | 12 | 4% | ▼ -30% |
| Australia | 11 | 3% | ▲ +20% |
 Argentina | 10 | 3% | – |
| France | 8.2 | 3% | ▲ +69% |
| Germany | 6 | 2% | ▲ +36% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Google Play
New ratings a week
483
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
4.7
Google Play
Lifetime rating
4.1★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
3.0★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
59/100
faster than 86% of Social apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.4 ★ | 30k |
| Google Play | 4.1 ★ | 121k 9.8k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 151k |
What users say about SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 86 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures including message delivery errors and broken verification processes, compounded by unresponsive customer support. The platform is widely criticized for an influx of bots, scammers, and aggressive paywalls that degrade the user experience.
Mixed (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Fun: “I’ve really enjoyed using this app”
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a premium member on this app for many years now”
- Ease of use: “The reason for that is simple”
- Features & content: “Well organized app, swipe feature always fun”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’m canceling my subscription”
- Login & account: “The verification process sucks”
- Privacy & data: “Dates with Crypto Scammers”
- Features & content: “Frustrating ads, restrictive chat features”
About SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat
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.
Apple Terms of Use: https:
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.
Apple Terms of Use: https:
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat App Store
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat is #15 in Social Networking Grossing in United States and charting in 22 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperPerry Street Software, Inc
CategorySocial Networking
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.4 (30k)
Version8.19.0
Age rating17+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)5M+ worldwide
Rating
4.4 ★
30k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#15
Social Networking GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
334
▼ -50% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat on the App Store
App details
App ID
380015247
Publisher
Perry Street Software, Inc
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Jul 2010
16 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 18.0+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
3 content notes below
Languages
14
AR NL EN FR DE IT JA KO PT ZH ES TH …
Size
228 MB
Also listed in
Lifestyle
Content notesFrequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive ThemesInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude HumorInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 2 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 3 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 4 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 5 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 6 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 7 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Messaging Pro subscription | |
| 9 | Browsing Pro subscription | |
| 10 | SCRUFF Pro subscription |
Hidden keywords
SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Indonesia
United Arab Emirates
Sweden
Poland
South Africa
Thailand
PhilippinesApps near SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat on the chart
Social Networking Grossing, around #15.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.4 ★
30k ratings
Measured
Ratings
30k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
334
▼ -50% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
4.2
US App Store
Recent ratings
4.8★
vs 4.3★ lifetime
Recent written reviews
2.5★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
71/100
faster than 97% of Social Networking apps
Growing fastest in France ▲ +69% · Germany ▲ +36%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 102 | 32% | ▼ -14% |
| Brazil | 45 | 14% | ▼ -91% |
| Spain | 34 | 11% | ▼ -90% |
| Mexico | 34 | 11% | ▼ -88% |
| Saudi Arabia | 24 | 7% | ▼ -8% |
| Colombia | 16 | 5% | – |
| Canada | 16 | 5% | ▼ -24% |
| United Kingdom | 12 | 4% | ▼ -30% |
| Australia | 11 | 3% | ▲ +20% |
| Argentina | 10 | 3% | – |
| France | 8.2 | 3% | ▲ +69% |
| Germany | 6 | 2% | ▲ +36% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat
From the 86 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures including message delivery errors and broken verification processes, compounded by unresponsive customer support. The platform is widely criticized for an influx of bots, scammers, and aggressive paywalls that degrade the user experience.
Mixed (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Fun: “I’ve really enjoyed using this app”
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a premium member on this app for many years now”
- Ease of use: “The reason for that is simple”
- Features & content: “Well organized app, swipe feature always fun”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’m canceling my subscription”
- Login & account: “The verification process sucks”
- Privacy & data: “Dates with Crypto Scammers”
- Features & content: “Frustrating ads, restrictive chat features”
About SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat
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.
Apple Terms of Use: https:
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.
Apple Terms of Use: https:
Latest updates
8.19.0
- Send pics from your Hidden album
8.18.0
We’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
- Nearby moments appear on your profile
Recent Features
- Translate profiles and conversations
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Nearby and Discover performance improvements
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes
8.17.0
We’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
Recent Features
- Translate profiles and conversations
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Nearby and Discover performance improvements
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes
Store changes
What SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Needs a newer iOS
iOS 17.0 → iOS 18.0
New screenshots 
4 screenshots (was 4)
New screenshots
4 screenshots (was 4)
More from Perry Street Software, Inc
SCRUFF Android
SCRUFF gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SCRUFF is #26 in Social Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 13 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperPerry Street Software
CategorySocial
PriceFree
Released
Installs10M+
Rating★ 4.1 (121k)
Updated
Content ratingMature 17+
Rating
4.1 ★
121k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#26
Social GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
483
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
SCRUFF on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.appspot.scruffapp
Publisher
Perry Street Software, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Mature 17+
SCRUFF downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where SCRUFF's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in SCRUFF before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Top Grossing positions in every country we track, converted to dollars per store and country, sized by each market's published consumer spend and calibrated on revenue companies publish.
Business model: Subscription-led
How SCRUFF makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 2 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 3 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 4 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 5 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 6 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 7 | SCRUFF Pro subscription | |
| 8 | Messaging Pro subscription | |
| 9 | Browsing Pro subscription | |
| 10 | SCRUFF Pro subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SocialGrossing | #26 |
| United Kingdom | SocialGrossing | #28 |
| Australia | SocialGrossing | #19 |
| Canada | SocialGrossing | #25 |
| United States | SocialFree | #138 |
| France | SocialGrossing | #44 |
| Brazil | SocialGrossing | #42 |
| Germany | SocialGrossing | #106 |
| Spain | SocialGrossing | #41 |
| Australia | All AppsGrossing | #195 |
| United Kingdom | SocialFree | #138 |
| Australia | SocialFree | #73 |
| France | SocialFree | #108 |
| Italy | SocialGrossing | #87 |
| Taiwan | SocialGrossing | #66 |
| Canada | SocialFree | #111 |
| Saudi Arabia | SocialGrossing | #73 |
| Mexico | SocialGrossing | #84 |
| Spain | SocialFree | #92 |
| Italy | SocialFree | #126 |
| Mexico | SocialFree | #129 |
| Saudi Arabia | SocialFree | #185 |
 Netherlands | SocialFree | #195 |
Apps near SCRUFF on the chart
Social Grossing, around #26.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.1 ★
121k ratings
Measured
Ratings
121k
Measured
Written reviews
9.8k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
483
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
4.7
Google Play
Lifetime rating
4.1★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
3.0★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
59/100
faster than 86% of Social apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about SCRUFF
From the 196 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (40% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “nice, easy-to-use features”
- Features & content: “nice, easy-to-use features”
- Ads: “I hope u will also do advertisement in YouTube and more apps”
- Fun: “fun and frisky app, easier OS than Grindr”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “asked for money to see more”
- Crashes & bugs: “Android routinely crashes”
- Features & content: “alot of features need subscribe”
- Login & account: “Now, how do I delete my account?”
About SCRUFF
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 from around the world
★ 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 your preferences
★ 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 sexy 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
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 from around the world
★ 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 your preferences
★ 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 sexy 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
What's new in 8.18.0
New Features
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
- Nearby Moments appear on your profile
Recent Features
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes
- Trending Moments
- Updated navigation in the Moments feed
- Nearby Moments appear on your profile
Recent Features
- Tap in to join group Moments
- Moments in Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes
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