Every user will be phone-verified when we officially launch. No bots.* No fakes. No exceptions. The gay dating site that gives you everything the big apps charge a fortune for — disappearing photos, unlimited blocks, unlimited profiles, zero ads — for just $4.99/month.
No phone number needed during beta. Phone verification coming at launch. 60-day free trial as an oc resident.
No spam. No card required. Launching august 1st in orange county, ca.
The apps lock their best features behind a paywall while bombarding you with ads. lowkey gives you premium features with a clean, ad-free experience from day one.
The apps have a history of selling sensitive user data — including HIV status — to advertisers. Ads interrupt every scroll. Bots outnumber real users in some cities. lowkey was built because the community deserves better.
| Feature | lowkey | Sniffies free | Sniffies Plus | Grindr free | Grindr paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No ads | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Disappearing photos | Unlimited | ✗ | ✗ | 1 per day | 5 per day |
| Phone verification | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No history of selling user data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited blocks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No location history stored | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Monthly cost | $4.99 | $0 (with ads) | $19.99 | $0 (with ads) | $29.99 |
lowkey is launching in Southern California first — building a dense, active community before expanding nationwide. Be part of the founding community.
"I built lowkey because I got tired of ads, fake profiles, scammers, and overpaying for features. These apps gave me my confidence back after losing my legs — they should be better than this. Launching in Orange County, CA. Then LA. first."
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