Grindr plans and prices
| Plan | Indicative price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Browse the nearby Grid, with a limit on profiles, Chat with anyone, Filters, Taps and Fresh, One Explore chat a day |
| Grindr XTRA | ≈ $14.99 to $22.99 (US App Store; plan lengths shown in the app) | No third-party ads, Up to 500 profiles, Read receipts, Grindr Web |
| Grindr Unlimited | ≈ $27.99 to $44.99 (US App Store; plan lengths shown in the app) | Everything in XTRA, Unlimited profiles, Viewed Me, Incognito and unsend |
Prices are indicative, in US dollars unless another currency is shown, and were checked November 1, 2026. Apps often charge different amounts by country, age, platform and plan length — confirm the final price in the app before paying.
What’s free on Grindr?
- Browse the nearby Grid, with a limit on profiles
- Chat with anyone
- Filters, Taps and Fresh
- One Explore chat a day
Grindr cost in the App Store
Grindr doesn’t publish a price list. You see your options under the XTRA icon at the bottom of the app, and you pay through the App Store or Google Play. The US App Store lists these top purchases (checked November 1, 2026):
| Purchase | Price in the US App Store |
|---|---|
| XTRA | $14.99 to $22.99 |
| “1 Month” subscription | $24.99 or $27.99 |
| Unlimited | $27.99 to $44.99 |
| Unlimited Day Pass | $9.99 |
| Boost | $11.99 |
The App Store doesn’t say how long each plan runs, and Google Play lists items up to $769.99, so a long Unlimited plan can cost far more. Prices also vary by country.
What XTRA and Unlimited add
- Grindr XTRA: no third-party ads, up to 500 of the nearest profiles in the Grid, up to five people a day through Explore, saved phrases, read receipts, five expiring photos a day, Premium Album features and Grindr Web.
- Grindr Unlimited: everything in XTRA, plus unlimited profiles, Viewed Me, typing status, unlimited expiring photos, chat with anyone through Explore, a list of who chatted with you, Incognito, chat translation and the option to unsend messages (Grindr).
Grindr Edge, an AI-powered tier, is being tested in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some US cities. Grindr says prices may vary during the test.
Boosts
You don’t need a subscription to buy a Boost. It puts you at the top of the Grid for one hour and shows you to people farther away. Super Boost runs for two hours with extra targeting, and Mega Boost for 24 hours.
Is Grindr worth paying for?
Stay free if you’re happy to see ads and fewer profiles, since you can still chat. XTRA is worth it in a busy city, where the free Grid runs out quickly, and if you want Grindr on a computer. Unlimited is for people who want Incognito or the full list of who viewed them. A Day Pass is a cheap way to try Unlimited before you travel.
Renewal and refunds
Plans renew automatically until cancelled, and Grindr says all purchases are final and non-refundable. If you upgrade from XTRA to Unlimited, your app store applies the time you have left to the new plan, and a new billing cycle starts. You can’t go back to XTRA until Unlimited ends. Apple and Google handle any refund request. Our guide to cancelling Grindr has the steps.
How to cancel
Need to leave for good? See how to delete your Grindr account.
Cheaper alternatives
| Site | Rating | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCRUFF | Gay and bi men who want more than a grid | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Taimi | LGBTQ+ singles of every identity | Yes | ≈ $5.99/mo (Taimi’s own comparison) | Visit | |
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| HER | LGBTQ+ women and queer people | Yes | ≈ $14.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Tinder | Meeting lots of people fast | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grindr free?
Yes. The free version includes browse the nearby grid, with a limit on profiles, chat with anyone, filters, taps and fresh, one explore chat a day.
How do I cancel my Grindr subscription?
If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, cancel in your phone’s subscription settings. If you paid on the website, cancel in your Grindr account settings. Cancel XTRA or Unlimited in the App Store or Google Play. Deleting the profile or the app does not stop billing, and Grindr says all purchases are final.
Why is Grindr more expensive for me?
Many dating sites vary prices by country, age, platform and plan length. The price shown in your site account is the one that applies to you.