ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat

ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat

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ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat: Authentic Connections on Your Own Terms

Join 3 million+ gay, bi, and trans people on the world’s leading independent platform. Experience deep search filters, global travel features, and total privacy—no corporate algorithms, just our community.

Publisher

PlanetRomeo B.V.

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

3M+

User Rating

4.2/5

Total Ratings

170K+

Locales

6

Inside the ROMEO World

Discover the interface used by 3M+ users.

A smiling man in a ROMEO t-shirt on a balcony with the text Find your ROMEO

A smiling man in a ROMEO t-shirt on a balcony with the text Find your ROMEO

ROMEO gay dating app interface showing a grid of male profiles sorted by distance with unlimited scrolling

ROMEO gay dating app interface showing a grid of male profiles sorted by distance with unlimited scrolling

ROMEO app interface showing advanced search filters including age height and sexual preferences

ROMEO app interface showing advanced search filters including age height and sexual preferences

Two men in leather gear posing together with the text Express yourself

Two men in leather gear posing together with the text Express yourself

ROMEO gay dating app travel feature showing a map of Berlin to explore profiles worldwide.

ROMEO gay dating app travel feature showing a map of Berlin to explore profiles worldwide.

A grid view of profile visitors on the ROMEO gay dating and chat app

A grid view of profile visitors on the ROMEO gay dating and chat app

Two smiling men in the ROMEO app representing the rainbow family

Two smiling men in the ROMEO app representing the rainbow family

A Dating Experience Built for Our Community

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 3M+ users.

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Search Without Limits

Stop swiping and start searching. Use over 120 detailed filters to find exactly who you are looking for, from local neighbors to specific interests, without any hidden algorithms.

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Privacy You Control

Your safety and discretion come first. Hide your real GPS location, browse profiles invisibly, and use QuickShare to control exactly who sees your photos and for how long.

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Your Global Travel Partner

Going somewhere? Set your location to your next destination up to two weeks in advance to connect with locals and build your community before you even land.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

31%
Negative

Summary

The app receives a mixed to negative reception from users, with an overall sentiment score of approximately 31/100. While some users praise its stability, user-friendliness, and lack of intrusive ads compared to alternatives like Grindr, many express significant dissatisfaction. Frequent complaints include issues with paywalls restricting essential features, a perceived decline in usability due to recent updates, and persistent technical bugs such as slow loading times and broken photo viewing experiences. Users also report significant problems with account management, including unfair bans, difficulties deleting profiles, and unhelpful customer support, alongside concerns about fake profiles and AI-generated content. Specific bugs noted include iPad compatibility issues with portrait mode and scrolling, and an iOS 26 bug where the keyboard covers the chat interface.

Common Themes

Paywall & Pricing(10)
App Updates & Usability(9)
Fake Profiles & User Quality(6)
Account Issues & Support(6)
Missing Features(5)
Better than Competitors(3)
Meeting & Connecting(3)

About the app

Everything you need to know about ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat.

Description

We’ll spare you a long text, let’s explain in human words who we are. To start we are a dating app like so many others. Whether you’re looking for new connections, friendships, or meaningful relationships, you’ll find your place in our global community. And all this for free without annoying ads! What makes us special is our community! We began as a typical garage start-up with no investors. Today we are based in liberal Amsterdam & Berlin, and we lead ROMEO with the same spirit for more than 20 years. Get the free ROMEO app now and chat with lots of gay, bi, trans, and queer people nearby and worldwide. Create your profile and start chatting within minutes! 10 ROMEO app FREE features you'll LOVE: - Search for ROMEOs who are online now - Unlimited free chat - Customize your profile and share your interests - Access search options - Discover new people in your area - See who logged in recently - Hide your real GPS location - Explore profiles around the world with our travel feature - Share your photos with others for a limited time - Link and show your friends in your profile Connect and chat with our Rainbow community. Are you looking for more features? Upgrade to ROMEO PLUS and make your journey more comfortable, like travelling first class. 10 ROMEO PLUS features you'll LOVE: - Unlimited scrolling with more than 120 search options - Hide profile visits - 'Appear offline' to others - Save unlimited contacts - Upload unlimited photos - See your visitors from the last 7 days - Share your photos with QuickShare - Choose your grid view and your favorite profile stats - Connect with locals by being visible in the grid of your travel destination 2 weeks before arriving - Instant messaging! Save frequently used phrases At ROMEO we want to give you the tools to live your full life and we are one of the largest platforms worldwide with more than 3 million gay, bisexual, trans and queer people. We are proud of developing a dating app in a team that is mostly queer and uses ROMEO every day. We are independent of big companies or advertisement income, that means we can focus on your needs only, on the needs of our community. Furthermore, we believe this down to earth approach is the reason why we have been online since 2001 as GayRomeo and then Planet Romeo . ROMEO, also known as PlanetRomeo or GayRomeo, is one of the world's most exciting dating apps and social network for gay, bi and trans people. We embrace diversity and support our global Rainbow family. ROMEO Website version is also available. ROMEO App is for people aged 18 and over. Download the ROMEO App now! Gay dating has never been easier. Subscription Terms ● Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. ● Your subscription automatically renews and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ● Any remaining portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited once you purchase an auto-renewing subscription. ● We also encourage you to read our Terms and Privacy below. ● You can manage your subscriptions at any time and auto-renewal can be turned off in your App Store account settings on your device after purchase by going to: Settings > Your name > Subscriptions. https://romeoapp.com/terms/ https://romeoapp.com/privacy/

Latest Version

4.3.1

Size

73.1 MB

First Released

Dec 16, 2010

Join the Independent Global Rainbow Family

No big-tech algorithms or annoying ads—just 3 million real people waiting to connect. Download ROMEO today and experience dating that respects your privacy and your journey.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat

What is ROMEO App?

ROMEO App is a global dating and social networking application for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. It helps users find connections, friendships, or relationships, and has been online since 2001.

Is the ROMEO App free to use?

Yes, the ROMEO App offers a free version with many features, including unlimited chat and search options. It is free without annoying ads.

What features are included with a free ROMEO App account?

Free ROMEO App features include searching for online users, unlimited chat, profile customization, access to search options, discovering local people, seeing recent logins, hiding GPS location, exploring profiles globally, sharing photos temporarily, and linking friends.

Can I hide my GPS location on the ROMEO App?

Yes, the free ROMEO App allows users to hide their real GPS location for privacy. This is one of the standard features available to all users.

What additional features does ROMEO PLUS offer?

ROMEO PLUS offers unlimited scrolling with over 120 search options, hiding profile visits, appearing offline, saving unlimited contacts and photos, seeing visitors from the last 7 days, QuickShare for photos, custom grid views, travel destination visibility, and instant messaging phrases.

How many search options are available in ROMEO App?

The ROMEO App offers access to search options in the free version, and ROMEO PLUS provides more than 120 advanced search options for detailed profile filtering.

Can ROMEO App users explore profiles in different locations worldwide?

Yes, ROMEO App includes a travel feature that allows users to explore profiles around the world, even before arriving at a travel destination if they have ROMEO PLUS.

What is the minimum age requirement for the ROMEO App?

The ROMEO App is specifically designed for and restricted to people aged 18 and over. Users must meet this age requirement to use the service.

How do subscriptions work for ROMEO PLUS?

ROMEO PLUS subscriptions are charged to your App Store account upon purchase confirmation. They automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal in your App Store settings.

Does ROMEO App show who visited my profile?

Yes, the ROMEO App's free version allows you to see who logged in recently. ROMEO PLUS provides enhanced functionality, letting you see your profile visitors from the last 7 days.

How many users does the ROMEO App community have?

The ROMEO App is one of the largest platforms globally, with a community of more than 3 million gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people.

Is ROMEO App advertisement-free?

Yes, the ROMEO App is completely free of annoying ads. The company states it is independent of advertisement income, focusing solely on user needs.

Can I save frequently used phrases for instant messaging in ROMEO App?

Yes, ROMEO PLUS offers an instant messaging feature that allows users to save frequently used phrases, making communication more efficient.

Can I upload unlimited photos to my profile with ROMEO App?

Users with a ROMEO PLUS subscription can upload an unlimited number of photos to their profile. This feature is exclusive to PLUS members.

What types of relationships can I find on ROMEO App?

The ROMEO App caters to users looking for new connections, friendships, or meaningful relationships within its global community of gay, bi, trans, and queer people.

Can I appear offline to other users on the ROMEO App?

Yes, ROMEO PLUS subscribers have the option to "Appear offline" to other users, enhancing their privacy and control over their online presence.

Does ROMEO App have a website version?

Yes, in addition to the mobile application, a ROMEO Website version is also available for users to access the platform.

How can I manage my ROMEO App subscriptions?

You can manage your ROMEO App subscriptions, including turning off auto-renewal, through your App Store account settings on your device after purchase. Navigate to Settings > Your name > Subscriptions.

Can I save contacts indefinitely in ROMEO App?

Yes, with a ROMEO PLUS subscription, users can save an unlimited number of contacts, allowing them to keep track of all their connections.

What was ROMEO App previously known as?

The ROMEO App was previously known as GayRomeo and later Planet Romeo. It has been online since 2001 under these earlier names.

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