NativeGrind vs the official Grindr app
NativeGrind and the official Grindr app use the same account, but they're built for different things. Here's how they compare.
| NativeGrind | Official Grindr app | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | An independent developer (unofficial) | Grindr LLC |
| Devices | Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus Apple Watch | Official apps for iPhone and Android |
| Price | Free for personal use | Free, with optional paid subscriptions |
| Ads | None | Shown on free accounts |
| Grid | Keeps loading as you scroll, with no cap in the app | More profiles with a paid subscription |
| Source code | Public, under a personal-use licence | Not public |
| Features | Core features: browse, chats and media, albums, views and taps | Everything Grindr offers, including features NativeGrind doesn't have, such as video calls |
| Support and account safety | Community support. Using it may break Grindr's terms and could put your account at risk. | Official support, with no risk from using the app itself |
Choose NativeGrind if
You want a native app on your Mac, iPad or Apple TV, prefer no ads and an uncapped grid, like being able to read the source code, or want your chats synced between your own devices with encryption on the device.
Choose the official app if
You want every feature Grindr offers, official support, and no risk to your account from using an unofficial client.
Can I use both?
Yes. Both sign in to the same account, so your chats and profile are the same in each. Plenty of people use the official app on their phone and NativeGrind on their Mac or iPad.
Details about the official app are general and can change. Check Grindr's own website for its current plans and features.