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://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SCRUFF Privacy Policy: https://www.scruff.com/privacy
SCRUFF Terms of Service: https://www.scruff.com/tos
I’d upload a face picture but Scruff is a treasure trove for fraudsters and stalkers
Username010101
If Scruff prevented screenshots and video screen recording for publicly posted photos, I’d upload a face picture today. I’d also like it if there was some kind of alternative verification option (like verifying a photo in a private album) besides having to verify a publicly posted photo under the existing conditions. In the meantime, a cartoonish minority of the Scruff userbase will moralize on that subject and pretend that it’s a matter of being comfortable in your own skin. Profiles need a character limit: I recommend 1,000 characters vs. effectively unlimited space. TOS enforcement is spotty at best: I’ve asked questions on this subject and gotten underwhelming answers. There are limited blocks available to both free and paid users, a confusing outcome considering the number of users on Scruff that feel entitled to special attention. I deleted the app as a result.To the developer’s response to my review:I have already provided most of this feedback using the quiet, direct method that you recommended. This method, the public feedback method, seems to be more effective than quiet, earnest feedback. I was not provided with any acknowledgement on these subjects until right just now when your team responded on the App Store. Take good care.
Developer Response
We appreciate the feedback, and we will definitely consider your suggestions for future releases and updates. If you'd like to chat with us directly, launch SCRUFF and tap the Account icon (top menu bar), then select "Contact SCRUFF Support" in Settings. You can also visit support.scruff.com and submit a request.
Great App!
Bukouras
I recommend this app for scruff guys and all guys of every kind. I don’t view it as a “hook up” site, and believe although the option is there, it’s also a great place to make new friends. The “venture” feature is amazing and unique for these types of apps. It allows you to search guys in any area around the entire world. If you plan on traveling, I definitely suggest utilizing this feature to meet guys online before you arrive. This enables you to meet potential date, no matter what intent, and allows you to learn about the good spots friendly to our sexuality! I did this when traveling several times, and all I can say is I was very happy and fortunate to have this app. I believe you can get a free trial before upgrading to “Pro”, which will allow you to familiarize yourself with Scruff, and realize why upgrading is not only the best route, but is fair in features and price. Try it out! It’s undoubtedly the best tool out there for meeting new guys. I’d just like to add (because it’s happened to all of us), men on here are way more friendly and courteous. They try to constantly out-do themselves, and will even ask for your opinion or suggestions on any potential changes, but it’s unlikely as this app provides just about everything! Xoxo
Developer Response
Thanks for your comments! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying SCRUFF. Members like you make the SCRUFF community as great as it is. WOOF!
A once great app that gets worse with each update…
cozyfrog
Scruff used to set itself apart from other gay apps in a good way. Navigating the app was easy and compared to other apps like Grindr it wasn’t flooded with spam bots. That has all changed now. My biggest complaint with Scruff is its insane slender picture cropping feature it has for when you upload pics. It forces you to pick a tiny rectangular portion of your photo to upload…cutting out a large portion of your pic. The only way to get a full head-to-toe photo to display is to upload a picture of you that was taken from a far distance away. My second biggest gripe is that the app is now flooded with spam accounts, women larping as men, and hustler/escort profiles which Scruff claims are against their rules; however when you report these accounts nothing happens and they stay active. I preferred the older layout rather than the new one where you have to click-click-click to see who woofed at you. Oh! Would be cool if they actually added a sound notification for when you get a woof! Finally…the “moments” thing is by far the worst feature they ever came up with. I really don’t care that I have “several moments waiting for me” to view…which are nothing more than nude pics uploaded by some guy who randomly woofed or messaged me months ago. Come on Scruff…be better…like you used to be.
Developer Response
Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear the recent changes—especially photo cropping, spam reports, layout updates, and Moments—haven’t met your expectations. Your comments are important to us. Please create a ticket at support.scruff.com so our team can review your concerns thoroughly and assist further.
Young gay hot men! Try Scruff!
Hank 68
Without a doubt Scruff delivers a daily feast of gay men. You can spend hours reading the profiles and viewing face photos of aspiring young gay men on your Smartphone in the privacy of your home or office. You are allowed to “woof” any man that you might fancy. This is purely your individual choice. You can even contact any of these individuals if their profile offers any interest to you. It is up to the individual you try to contact to message you back. It may be problematic as to whether you receive a message back because that is based on mutual interest of looks, hobbies, business interests and numerous other factors. These factors can be included under the very general term of “chemistry”. The basic plan is free. You are limited on the number of guys you can view. It is still very generous on the number of men you can view. For a nominal monthly fee you can upgrade to the “Pro” plan. With this plan you can view many more gay men along with their profiles as well as message any guy you might want. It is very addictive to browse the guys. It is very entertaining as well. I would highly recommend this app! If you are a gay man I guarantee you will enjoy yourself!
Developer Response
Thanks for your comments! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying SCRUFF. Thanks for being a valued member of our community. WOOF!
We’re always improving the app—here are the latest updates:
New Features
- Send your Moments to nearby members
- Redesigned Send screen for Moments
- Discover curated profiles on Nearby
Recent Features
- New opening launch animation
- All-new design featuring Liquid Glass
- Moments improvements: video sharing, timestamps, and mute
- New favorites folder for Moments
- Quick action Boost button added to Nearby
More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes
Version 8.6.0
The developer, Perry Street Software, Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Sensitive Info
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
