Meet LGBTQ+ people nearby and build meaningful connections in a safe, inclusive community designed for authentic relationships.
Shanty – LGBTQ+ Dating, Chat & Community
Shanty is a safe and inclusive LGBTQ+ app built for authentic connections, self-expression, friendship, and dating.
Whether you're gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or non-binary, Shanty offers a welcoming space to meet like-minded people, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships.
Why Choose Shanty?
• Made for the LGBTQ+ community
• Smart matching based on interests and identity
• Meaningful conversations and authentic connections
• Privacy-focused experience
• Profile moderation and safety tools
• Friendship, dating, and long-term relationships
• Local and global LGBTQ+ discovery
Community Chat
Connect with like-minded people through Community Chat. Join discussions, share experiences, and engage with the LGBTQ+ community in a welcoming environment.
Designed for Safety
• Profile moderation and community guidelines
• Anti-harassment and anti-abuse protections
• Privacy controls including Stealth Mode
• Respectful and inclusive environment
Whether you're looking for friendship, dating, meaningful conversations, or a long-term relationship, Shanty helps you connect with people who understand you.
Be yourself. Build authentic connections. Join Shanty today.
Attending meetups organized by this app has been an absolute highlight of my year! I've met so many incredible people and made friends for life. The atmosphere is always so welcọming and supportive - I feel like I can be myself without fear of judgment. I'm so thankful for this app - it's brought so much joy and connection to my life.
There is no one of my favorite app ω
laquita_jaymel
I've found my person thanks to this app! We've built a meaningful relationship and I couldn't be more grateful - thank you for bringing us together!.
nice good app
CAF SEVGİ
I've found a platform that truly cares about its users - it's refreshing!
Good graphics
Gioiok
A very smooth running app, decent people and good graphics.
- Refined profile classification.
- Updated terminology for improved clarity and consistency.
- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
- Performance and stability enhancements.
Version 1.2.34
The developer, Hernest 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:
Purchases
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Sensitive Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
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
Information
Seller
Hernest inc
Size
263.1 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
18+
18+
This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.
