The new Cruise is here. A full redesign, a faster live map, smoother chat, and eight new languages. See who's out around you tonight.
Cruise is where gay men connect with the men around them and on a live map, not an endless feed. Instead of scrolling an algorithm-sorted grid, you see who's part of the scene near you in real time, and start a real conversation.
Open the app and the local community comes into view on a clean, modern map. Tap a profile to see what a guy's about, send a wave, or start chatting. It's a more human way to meet men nearby, built around your actual community instead of an infinite scroll.
Planning a trip? Cruise comes with you. Drop into any city and instantly see the men, the crews, and the moments happening around you right now. It is the fastest way to plug into the scene somewhere new.
Setting up takes a minute. Build your profile, choose when to appear on the map, and you're connecting with men nearby.
WHAT YOU GET
• A live map, not a feed — discover the community by neighborhood and area
• Rich profiles — your photos, your interests, what you're into
• Verified photos — a gold check means a real, photo-verified man
• Real messaging — one-to-one chats, waves, and photo sharing
• Read receipts — know the moment your messages land
• Stories — share a moment that lasts 24 hours
• Powerful filters — position, body type, tribe, age, and more
• Ghost Mode — browse privately, hidden from the map
• Travel Mode — drop into any city before you arrive
• Hide your chat photos, and see who deleted a conversation
• Unlimited message history
• More photos to add to your profile
• Star your favorites, block, and report — easily and safely
• Private by default — your exact location is always obscured
CRUISE AD-FREE
Cruise is supported by light, brand-safe ads. Cruise Ad-Free removes them and gives you a Boost every month:
• No ads, anywhere in the app
• A Boost every month — rise to the top of the map and the nearby list where it counts
BOOST
Want more eyes on your profile? A Boost lifts you to the top of the map, wall, stories, and nearby list for the men around you while it's live. Boosts are a one-time purchase — not a subscription.
BUILT FOR SAFETY AND PRIVACY
Your location is always fuzzed before anyone sees it. Photo verification helps keep the community authentic. And you stay in control of who you talk to and what you share.
CRUISE ADS
Cruise includes brand-safe, third-party advertising, which involves sharing limited data with our advertising partners as described in our Privacy Policy. We never share your profile information with advertisers. Cruise Pro removes all ads.
CRUISE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Cruise Ad-Free is an auto-renewable subscription. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account is charged the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase.
18+ ONLY
Cruise is for adults. You must be 18 or older to use the app. Profile photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.
Need help? Contact us at support@thecruise.app
Terms of Use: https://thecruise.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://thecruise.app/privacy
I’m really impressed with Cruise! It’s refreshing to find a gay app where pretty much everything is completely free, unlike most others that nickel-and-dime you for basic features. The interface is smooth, and it just works. I’m definitely keeping it installed.The only downside right now is that there aren’t a ton of users yet — I think it’s still flying under the radar. Hopefully more guys discover it soon because it has serious potential. Highly recommend giving it a try!
I see the potential
Will82510
Great app I do see the potential once the user base grows I can see this taking off
Cool but bugs
It monkijlilooj
Can’t delete profile, meaning can’t find an area/button to delete my profile. When going to delete photos it won’t let you delete any photos, you can only change the photos. It’s also very difficult to verify yourself, I’ve tried multiple times, even getting in good lighting and still doesn’t verify my profile! But other than that pretty cool. also looks a bit claude made haha but all good
Developer Response
Appreciate the review! Quick heads up: you can delete your profile from the menu (top-left hamburger on the map, scroll to "Your Data"), and photo delete is working on our end. For verification, make sure your profile photo clearly matches your face. Happy to help if you're still stuck, reach us at hello@thecruise.app.
We've been busy polishing Cruise to look sharper and feel smoother:
• Profiles got a glow-up — a redesigned travel badge, cleaner stat cards, and a more consistent look across the board.
• The Wall is more honest and smoother — posts now show real distances instead of a vague "Nearby," and scrolling to the top no longer jumps around.
• Cleaner messages — tidied-up shared posts, better spacing around the top of your chats, and a clearer heads-up when you lock a private album back.
• More ways to be you — an expanded set of heritage and ethnicity options so more of the community can represent themselves accurately.
• Faster and more reliable — plus a batch of behind-the-scenes fixes and refinements.
Thanks for cruising with us. Keep the feedback coming — a lot of what's in this update came straight from you.
Version 1.2026.075
The developer, Polari Group LLC, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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