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Grindr vs OurTime

Grindr logo

Grindr

Software

The world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurTime logo

OurTime

Software

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grindr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grindr poor account appeal process with frequent wrongful bans and unresponsive customer service; OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Grindr covers Location-Based Discovery, OurTime covers Easy Interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grindr and OurTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Grindr and OurTime differ
AttributeGrindrOurTime
Starting priceFree$15.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20092011

Identical on both: platforms (iOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Grindr

  • Location-Based Discovery
  • Chat
  • Explore Tab
  • Tags and Tribes
  • Incognito Mode
  • Video Chat

Only in OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • Daily Matches
  • I'm Interested

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grindr

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grindr review.

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot Grindr
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Grindr
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Grindr

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Grindr

  • Poor account appeal process with frequent wrongful bans and unresponsive customer service
  • Incomplete age verification globally, with inconsistent enforcement across regions
  • History of privacy violations, including 5.8 million euro fine from Norwegian Consumer Council for sharing user data with advertisers
  • Rising subscription costs with aggressive monetization strategy

OurTime

  • Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
  • Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
  • The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Grindr

Free
  • XTRA$19.99/month
    • No ads
    • View 600+ profiles
    • Unlimited blocks and favorites
  • Unlimited$39.99/month
    • All XTRA features
    • See who viewed your profile
    • Incognito mode

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

Which should you pick?

Choose Grindr if

  • You need location-based discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want chat.
Grindr review

Choose OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Questions people ask

Is Grindr or OurTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Grindr starts at Free and OurTime at $15.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grindr or OurTime?
Grindr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grindr and $15.99/month for OurTime.
Does Grindr or OurTime run on more platforms?
Grindr runs on iOS, Android, Web. OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Grindr for free?
Yes. Grindr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/month.
What can Grindr do that OurTime cannot?
Grindr covers Location-Based Discovery, Chat, Explore Tab, Tags and Tribes. OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grindr: Is Grindr free to use?

Yes, Grindr offers a freemium model with basic profile browsing and unlimited messaging at no cost. Two paid tiers provide additional features: XTRA ($19.99/month) removes ads and expands visible profiles to 600, while Unlimited ($39.99/month) adds viewing who viewed your profile and incognito mode.

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Grindr: How do I export my personal data from Grindr?

Open the app, tap your profile image, then Settings. Scroll down and tap Download My Data under Security and Privacy. Re-enter your password, choose an email address, and your data report will include chats, images, and messages you sent (not received).

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Grindr: Can I use Grindr on my computer?

Yes, Grindr offers a web version for subscribers at grindr.com, though it requires a paid subscription. Alternatively, you can run the Android app on desktop using emulators like BlueStacks or NoxPlayer.

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Grindr: What privacy features does Grindr offer?

Grindr allows you to share photos that expire after one view and last 10 seconds. You can also opt out of having your location shared publicly, and premium subscribers can enable incognito mode to browse anonymously.

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Grindr: Is my account deletion permanent?

Yes, deleting your profile through Settings is permanent and non-recoverable. Grindr will remove all your personal data within their stated timeframe according to their Privacy Policy.

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