Trick Dash
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LGBTQ+ owned · Free on web and mobile

The gay app that's actually free.

Meet people. Find the scene. Make a plan. No paywalls, swipe caps, expiring matches, email, or phone number.

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Everything includedNo ad breaksNo inbox required
Trick Dash grid
Built by us. Available everywhere.
LGBTQ+ owned and operatedIndependent
2,400+Curated venues
290Cities
20Languages
Web · iOS · AndroidAvailable today
The obvious question

Why is it free? What’s the catch?

There is no catch. Messaging, matches, filters, groups, translation, venues, and travel. Included.

$0Everything included
Unlimited messaging
See who likes you
No swipe caps
Matches do not expire
Groups and translation
Advanced filters
Map, venues, and travel
No subscription fee

Here is the honest answer.

Trick Dash was built to run light, so it costs a fraction of what legacy apps burn on infrastructure, and we pass the savings on. The rest comes from local venues sponsoring clearly labeled pins, plus the occasional clearly marked promotion. No banners. No ad breaks. No data for sale. The catch does not exist. We checked.

More than a grid

People. Places. Plans.

A social life needs all three. Conveniently, so does Trick Dash.

People

Meet without the meter running

Profiles, chat, matches, waves, and groups. See who likes you. Keep your card in your wallet.

Places

Find the scene, not just the grid

Bars, cafes, bookstores, and community spaces across hundreds of cities. Reviewed, because the internet has enough mystery listings.

Plans

Turn “what’s happening?” into “I’m going.”

Events, groups, city previews, and travel tools. An actual plan. Imagine.

See it in action

Proof, not promises.

Real screens. Real features. No suspiciously happy lifestyle montage.

Trick Dash screen
A proper profile, with a proper link. Revolutionary stuff.
The local scene

2,400 venues. 290 cities. One very organized map.

The places that matter, reviewed before they hit the map. Sponsored pins are labeled. Very civilized.

  • Reviewed venue listings
  • City dashboards
  • Sponsored pins, clearly labeled
Community map
Messaging

Different languages? Chat anyway.

Translation understands slang, tone, and emoji. Your vacation Spanish can finally rest.

  • Live translation in chat
  • Group chats for your scene
  • Reactions, albums, and GIFs
Live translation
¿Salimos esta noche, guapo? 😏Going out tonight, handsome? 😏
Obviously. Meet you at the village at 10 🍸Obvio. Nos vemos en el village a las 10 🍸
Es una cita 🔥It is a date 🔥
Travel

Land with a plan.

Preview the city, find the scene, and pack the right shoes. Safety notes included where they matter.

  • Trip planner
  • City previews
  • Safer travel notes
City explore
Your profile

A profile you can actually share.

A real link, a QR code, and a proper preview card. Because we live in society.

  • Your own link and handle
  • A QR code for in person moments
  • Switch the public page off anytime
Shareable profile
Privacy

Less collected. Less exposed.

No email. No phone number. No birth date. Sign in with a passkey. Privacy starts with minding our business.

Your phone knows exactly where you are.
Location Blur
offsets it before storage
🗺️
Anyone else sees an area, never a point.
No emailNo phone numberPasskey loginExact GPS not storedHealth data encrypted

A scene only works when everyone can join.

Trick Dash is LGBTQ+ owned and operated. The core experience is free, supported by local venues and community businesses instead of ad networks.

Less data, more scene, everyone in the room.

Free is not a trial. It is the arrangement.
FAQ

Fair questions.

How is it actually free?

Two reasons. Trick Dash was built from the ground up to run light, so it costs a fraction of what legacy apps spend on infrastructure, and we pass those savings on. The rest comes from local venues sponsoring clearly labeled pins on the map, plus the occasional clearly marked promotion in your inbox. No banners, no ad breaks, no data for sale. The catch does not exist. We checked.

What do you collect about me?

No email, no phone number, and no birth date on file. You sign in with a passkey. Your exact location is blurred before it is ever stored, and sensitive health information is encrypted.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Trick Dash runs on the web, and there are apps for iPhone and Android when you want them.

Who is Trick Dash for?

Trick Dash is a social and dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer men, built by an LGBTQ+ owned and operated team.

Events

What's on near you

A public directory of queer nightlife, drag, community and sports events in 50+ cities, curated by Trick Dash and updated every hour.

Browse events

Come as you are. Leave your inbox out of it.

No email. No phone number. No password. Your inbox may take the night off.

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