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24 alternatives to Discover by Hornet

Discover a smart new way to connect to gay life around you

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Discover by Hornet launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Hornet Gay Social Network▲6

   Hornet becomes first gay app to house editorial content

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Surge▲66

   Making gay dating fun again!

   2015 · surgeapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Her▲182

   The app for lesbian, bisexual and queer people

   2015 · weareher.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   misterbnb▲121

   Connect with the global gay community

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MyCuteFriend▲86

   Where every guy comes recommended (Lulu meets Tinder)

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Dattch▲76

   Dating app for lesbian/bi women

   2014 · dattch.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Wing Ma'am▲80

   Mobile app for LGBT women, by LGBT women (iOS)

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Spark Dating▲81

   Swipe with a choice

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Wingder▲106

   Meet fun people nearby in pairs

   2015 · wingder.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Happn▲127

    Find people you've crossed paths with

    2014 · happn.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Collide▲77

    Tinder for Christian dating

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    NearGroup▲112

    Discover people via chatting, not swiping (Speed+Blind Date)

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Magnet▲134

    Foursquare meets Tinder: real-time attraction!

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Spinnner▲149

    Challenge your friends to a spin-off (literally)

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Beam Messenger▲90

    See what your friends are typing to you, letter by letter

    2015 · flowton.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Spritzr▲102

    The world's first matchmaking app

    2015 · get.spritzr.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    You & Me▲81

    HowAboutWe's messaging app for couples.

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Wing: Be nice, Break the ice▲6

    Let’s find love together.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Toast (Beta)▲101

    Dating that doesn’t go stale

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Heartfly▲72

    Beautiful and AI powered LGBTQ+ Dating App

    2023 · heartfly.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    BAM▲62

    Poke, tickle, kiss and sniff your friends

    2016 · bamapp.co.uk · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Milofy▲71

    Socialize with other like-minded couples

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pure▲72

    Spontaneous hangouts for singles

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    VoyageUp▲77

    Discover and meet people nearby

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →