SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.4★ from 28,676 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$3.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months90 of 655 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews90 of 655 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (14%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan3 days free trial, then $19.99 per month

What SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

• Browsing ProRenews every month, no trial$3.99
• Messaging ProRenews every month, no trial$4.99
• SCRUFF ProRenews every week, no trial$9.99
• SCRUFF ProRenews every month, no trial$12.99
• SCRUFF ProRenews every month, no trial$14.99
• SCRUFF ProRenews every month, no trial$16.99
• SCRUFF Pro3 days free trial, then renews every month$19.99
• SCRUFF ProRenews every month, no trial$19.99

How to cancel SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat (listed under a plan name such as Browsing Pro).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues; Unreliable photo upload and approval process; Inconsistent push notification delivery; Glitches in profile editing and management.

Recent one-star reviews

Full Screen AdsOpening the app to be meet with a full screen ad I can’t close without restarting the app is unacceptable.

Pay to see old messages?Why do I need to pay to see old messages? Or to message people I’ve messaged in the past? Its dumb.

Nickel and Dime TacticsThey will nickel and dime you to ensure you upgrade to their most premium version of the app to access any cool features.

Recent five-star reviews

Consistently better features and continuing to innovateI’ve tried many of these apps both paid and free. This is the one I keep using and, based on responses to my profile, that others keep using too.

Friendliest Gay Dating AppThe guys on Scruff are the friendliest and more authentic than other apps, and love how easy it is to use the app

Totally Stale DeadNot sure this App even works as locally it is completely stale dead even in Los Angeles. Lots of inactive and obvious fake profiles. Scruff is very misleading showing you first gorgeous profiles that are 6,000 miles away but locally just a mirage. Scruff is dead by design with too many paywalls. Wh…

About the developer

Perry Street Software, Inc has published on the App Store since Jan 16, 2010: 2 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Questions people ask

How much does SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month.

How do I cancel SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat have a free trial?

Yes: SCRUFF Pro offers a 3 days free trial, then $19.99 per month.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core features for connecting and chatting. However, it also offers optional subscriptions for enhanced features and benefits, which can be purchased for 30 days, 90 days, or one year.

How does the app ensure user safety and privacy?

The app prioritizes user safety and privacy by offering 24/7 support, an in-app Safety Center, and never sharing user data with third-party ad networks or data aggregators. Verified profiles add an extra layer of authenticity, and message history, photos, and videos sync across devices securely.

SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat in one paragraph

SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat by Perry Street Software, Inc is a Social Networking app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $3.99 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.4 from 28,676 ratings. 90 of 655 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (14%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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