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Dating apps run the gamut. From platforms geared toward religious affiliations to social class delineations to ones for Disney aficionados yes, that exists , there seems to be something for everyone nowadays. In regards to gay men, in particular, the app market is riddled with options centered on appearance: Very little are actually grounded in emotional connections—a pervasive characteristic that Chappy , a new app created by the parent company of Bumble, is trying to circumvent.

Founded in , Chappy aims to be a judgment-free space. It takes away the focus on height, weight and ethnicity, which have become the primary drivers for getting a swipe right—aka a match.

On other better-known gay apps like Scruff and Grindr, profiles often feature headless photos of users with washboard abs or beefy biceps, and prompts indicating the kind of physical attributes they are looking for, or not looking for. And though many are slowly but surely changing their ways and becoming less sex-driven, the stigma that they promoted early on is still hard to shake. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Lea Delaria. Chappy , on the other hand, has been seemingly PC from the onset. Its Youtube videos and online advertisements promote inclusivity, showcasing a range of men from all walks of life—and not just those who live at the gym.

Recently, for Pride Month, Chappy hosted a string of events to get its name out in the queer community in New York.

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Which is a great news for people who like lots of options, but it can be a tad overwhelming when you just want to find a date. We take a look at the best gay and lesbian dating apps and review their features, user base and their chances of success. Sign up through Facebook Minimalist design Hinge - Connect friends of friends through Facebook Hinge, unlike most dating apps, sets up people through their mutual friends on Facebook.

Facebook to match users For serious relationships Tinder - Location-based matches and casual dating Tinder is one of the most well-known and popular dating apps. Location-based Events and community outings featured Minimalist design Grindr - Brief encounters and minimal chat functions Grindr has become very well known over the past few years.