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User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat's key feedback

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Excessive Ads

A significant number of users, approximately 60%, are frustrated with the overwhelming frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which disrupt the user experience and make the app nearly unusable without a paid subscription. Users report that ads often redirect them to malicious websites, causing security concerns.

The intrusive ads make this app unusable.

2

Paywall Frustration

Around 50% of users are dissatisfied with the increasing number of features being moved behind a paywall, which were previously free. This shift has led to a perception of the app being overly monetized and less functional without a subscription.

Every day there’s a new feature locked behind a pay wall.

3

App Glitches

Approximately 40% of users experience frequent glitches and bugs, such as app crashes, incorrect location data, and issues with messaging, which hinder the app's usability even for those with paid subscriptions.

The app is not what it used to be; I can use it until it glitches out on me.

4

Security Concerns

About 30% of users express concerns over security issues, including unauthorized use of phone features and random bans without explanation, which contribute to a lack of trust in the app's management and policies.

Grindr is predatory, inhabited mostly by suspicious men and catfish accounts that it does nothing about.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Scruff
Scruff receives generally positive feedback for its user-friendly interface and real-time features, though some users note that many features are locked behind a paywall. Users appreciate the app's ability to connect them with a diverse range of people and find it more reliable than some competitors.

#2 RUNNER UP

Hornet
Hornet is praised for its vibrant community and ease of use, with users enjoying the app's social networking features. However, some users report issues with spam and ads, which can detract from the overall experience.

#3 Straggler

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
Grindr receives mixed feedback, with users criticizing the intrusive ads and paywalls that limit functionality. While it remains popular for its large user base, many users express frustration over frequent glitches and the app's aggressive monetization strategies.
Competitors Analysis
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Scruff
#1 Users Choice
Scruff receives generally positive feedback for its user-friendly interface and real-time features, though some users note that many features are locked behind a paywall. Users appreciate the app's ability to connect them with a diverse range of people and find it more reliable than some competitors.
Hornet
#2 Runner-up
Hornet is praised for its vibrant community and ease of use, with users enjoying the app's social networking features. However, some users report issues with spam and ads, which can detract from the overall experience.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat
#3 Straggler
Grindr receives mixed feedback, with users criticizing the intrusive ads and paywalls that limit functionality. While it remains popular for its large user base, many users express frustration over frequent glitches and the app's aggressive monetization strategies.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Aggressive Ads
The app's aggressive ad strategy disrupts user experience, with ads playing audio unexpectedly and redirecting users to malicious sites. This intrusive advertising approach is causing significant frustration and usability issues.
Ads hijack my phone, even opening malware ads in my browser.
Paywall Overload
Basic features that were once free are now locked behind expensive paywalls, diminishing the app's value for non-paying users. This shift has led to dissatisfaction as users feel forced to pay for essential functionalities.
Everything is behind a paywall, making the app essentially useless without paying.
Glitchy Performance
Frequent glitches and crashes hinder app functionality, even for paying users, leading to a frustrating user experience. These technical issues undermine the app's reliability and usability.
The app often glitches and doesn't work properly, even with a subscription.
Spam and Bots
The app is plagued with spam bots and fake profiles, which are not effectively managed, compromising user safety and experience. This issue is exacerbated by the inability to report without watching ads.
The app is full of spam bots, and reporting them requires watching ads.
Unjust Bans
Users experience unjust account bans with a lack of transparency in the appeal process, leading to prolonged account inaccessibility. This lack of clarity and responsiveness in handling bans is a significant user concern.
My account was banned without explanation, and the appeal process took months.
Feature Degradation
Updates frequently remove useful features, forcing users to pay for previously free functionalities, which diminishes the app's overall utility. This trend of feature removal is driving users away.
Every update takes something useful away, making the app less functional.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Aggressive Ads
The app's aggressive ad strategy disrupts user experience, with ads playing audio unexpectedly and redirecting users to malicious sites. This intrusive advertising approach is causing significant frustration and usability issues.
Paywall Overload
Basic features that were once free are now locked behind expensive paywalls, diminishing the app's value for non-paying users. This shift has led to dissatisfaction as users feel forced to pay for essential functionalities.
Glitchy Performance
Frequent glitches and crashes hinder app functionality, even for paying users, leading to a frustrating user experience. These technical issues undermine the app's reliability and usability.
Spam and Bots
The app is plagued with spam bots and fake profiles, which are not effectively managed, compromising user safety and experience. This issue is exacerbated by the inability to report without watching ads.
Unjust Bans
Users experience unjust account bans with a lack of transparency in the appeal process, leading to prolonged account inaccessibility. This lack of clarity and responsiveness in handling bans is a significant user concern.
Feature Degradation
Updates frequently remove useful features, forcing users to pay for previously free functionalities, which diminishes the app's overall utility. This trend of feature removal is driving users away.

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Ever since Grindr went public, the company has become so greedy and money-hungry, putting basic features behind a paywall. The app is now filled with non-stop ads, making it essentially useless unless you pay for an expensive subscription. Even with a subscription, the app is buggy and often doesn't work properly.
Disappointed Twunk
Week of April 9th, 2025
The cost for premium access is way too steep, and the frequency of ads has increased dramatically. Features that were once free are now behind paywalls, and I'm not impressed with the direction the app is going.
Ivansmitty
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is full of spam bots, and you can't even report anything unless you watch an ad. It's frustrating and makes using the app miserable, even though it's one of the more popular apps.
ChiSteven
Week of April 9th, 2025

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Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
Ever since Grindr went public, the company has become so greedy and money-hungry, putting basic features behind a paywall. The app is now filled with non-stop ads, making it essentially useless unless you pay for an expensive subscription. Even with a subscription, the app is buggy and often doesn't work properly.
Candice Wu
App Store
The cost for premium access is way too steep, and the frequency of ads has increased dramatically. Features that were once free are now behind paywalls, and I'm not impressed with the direction the app is going.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is full of spam bots, and you can't even report anything unless you watch an ad. It's frustrating and makes using the app miserable, even though it's one of the more popular apps.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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