I've been using Scruff for a while now and I can say that I'm really satisfied with the services. The app help me meet a lot oof friends who are like me. I never felt judged and I never met mean people so far. I was able to express myself and accept myself because of Scruff. I always recommend it to my other friends. Currently, I'm dating someone who I met on the site. I really hope this will last. -Brandon, 30
Scruff Review Hong Kong November 2026: Worth your time or always crashing?
Scruff is a dating app for GBTQ men, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer. All about Scruff in Hong Kong.
4.0very good
Scruff is a dating app for gay, bisexual, trans and queer men
- More than 12 million in its community
- For friendship, networking and dating
Casual dating
Hookups
Flirts
Is Scruff right for me?
last updated
Estimated active members in Hong Kong5,740
Women / Men
10% 90%
FromHK$78.12/mo
Age
Is Scruff right for you?
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What Scruff really costs in Hong Kong
Compared with other dating services, Scruff is average-priced.
Scruff Pro
12 Month gives you Scruff Pro for 937.42 HKD. It is the cheapest per month and renews, so it fits steady use of the paid features over a full year.Total
1 month
117.11 HKD / month
117.11 HKD
3 months
104.14 HKD / month
312.42 HKD
12 months
78.12 HKD / month
937.42 HKD
Our pick: 12 months for 937.42 HKD, that is 78.12 HKD per month, 33% less per month than 1 month.
Scruff costs last updated on Nov 1, 2026
Payment options in Hong Kong
Credit CardVia Mobile Phone
No anonymous payment.With Scruff you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
Apple, Google, or Stripe processes the charge
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Scruff can be used perpetually even without a paid subscription. However, there are some unique and a lot of interesting Scruff Pro features. Some of the ones not listed above are: being able to unsend messages, protecting your privacy by hiding your profile from the Global Grid, and turning off push notifications while you sleep.
The most unique one is the intersect toggle for the search bar. For example, you ticked both Twink and Drag in the "He is" field of your search criteria. If your intersect is OFF, you will see profiles who are Twink and Drag, Twink only, and Drag only. If your intersect is ON, you will only see profiles who are Twink and Drag; not Twink only or Drag only. The default toggle is intersect OFF.
Free vs. paid services in Hong Kong
FeatureFreeScruff Pro
Using the site without an account
includedincluded
Profile creation
includedincluded
Browsing profiles
includedincluded
Sending, receiving, and reading messages
includedincluded
Responsiveness insightsView how often they respond to messages
includedincluded
No ads
not includedincluded
Up to 1,000 guys nearby
not includedincluded
Unlimited private album sharing
not includedincluded
Advanced grid sortingSort by date, distance, or last online
not includedincluded
Browse anonymously
not includedincluded
Unlimited search and filters
not includedincluded
Free accounts let you create a profile, browse profiles, send and read messages, and see responsiveness insights.
Who is signed up on Scruff in Hong Kong?
Exclusively on DatingScout: online member numbers for dating services are usually far off, so we estimate how many people are really on Scruff from traffic data and interest, updated monthly, with history.
In Scruff, you will find guys who are looking for a homosexual relationship. But it doesn't necessarily mean that it's only for long commitments. Some of the members are also open to hook-ups, flings and even just friendships.
Based on available data, the most numbers of members come from the USA.
Meet users who are living around the area or those who wanted to meet up during their travels.
The website promotion claims that there are no spambots around the site.
5,740+427%
Rough estimate of active members
20,000
Weekly active members in Hong Kong
80,000
Members in Hong Kong
4.3
App Store rating in Hong Kong
4.1
Google Play rating worldwide
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Estimated active members, last 6 months
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| 10% | 90% |
Gender
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21% 18-24 |
31% 25-34 |
22% 35-44 |
15% 45-54 |
12% 55+ |
Age of members
Last data update: November 2026
How does Scruff work?
Enhance your profile with multiple photos, detailed personal information, and hashtags to express your interests
Send a Woof to show interest in another user's profile
Upgrade to access premium features like advanced browsing, unlimited messaging, and an ad-free experience
Making contact on Scruff
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Instead of a chat, you can send a Woof: "the Scruff way of saying hey"
- You can message anyone, anytime
- Different modes of communication available: a text message, a GIF, a photo, or a snapshot of your location
- You can tick a box on their profile if you're interested in meeting the other user
Profile quality
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- You can be categorised into 'communities'
- A partner (boyfriend, husband, etc.) can be linked if they have an existing Scruff account
- Nudity is forbidden in profile photos but not in private albums
- Profiles on the grid are organised into Online, New members, and Most Woof'd
- Other users' responsiveness insights are viewable
Our field test
★★★★★ 4.0/5
Scruff is a good app, not to mention that it's free. The members also respect each other and those who are not into flings and hookups can actually feel safe and not be violated when chatting other members. You just have to be straightforward about your expectations. There might still be some things that the app can improve. But so far, I am enjoying it already. -Michael, 28
Special features
Finding people 1
Scruff MatchFree
The common swipe-right-to-like, swipe-left-to-ignore matching system of many a dating app. The profiles presented are based on your "Open To" detail. If you're open to dating, you will only see guys who are also open to dating. This is nothing groundbreaking, although there are several functions available that aren't in famous apps. First, you can tap on the photo to view the details of that user's profile. Second, you can select the clock icon if you're unsure. The profile will be presented to you again on the following day.
Community and events 2
Scruff VentureFree
Scruff Venture is touted as the "global gay travel companion". It is an informative and helpful tool that will help you if you're going to be visiting a foreign city. You are presented with different cities from all over the world (you can add your own, as well). If you click on a city, you will see currently online guys from that city, currently visiting, visiting soon, and ambassadors. You can view a list of upcoming events in the city. There is also a compilation of rooms available for rent, uploaded by Scruff guys themselves (like a gay Airbnb).
Scruff EventsFree
These are listings of all the events near you (exact distance can be modified as you please). You can see the number of members who have RSVP'd to the event and the popularity of the event by the number of flame icons (3 being the most popular). Scruff Events can be organised by location, popularity, and whether it's sponsored by Scruff or not.
Final results
4.0
“Registration on Scruff is painless and secure enough that you're sure there are minimal to no fake profiles floating around the app. The special features are engaging, the users are active and 100% real, and we can foresee members using the site for a prolonged amount of time. That is, if you can tolerate the banner ads and the persistent pop-up ads. Many of them are sponsored by Scruff themselves, but that doesn't make them less annoying. Throughout the test, we experienced a lot of crashes; in fact, the app would close down almost every 5 minutes. For other apps without these hindrances, check out the list in our Dating Apps category.”
Is Scruff right for me?
tested November 2026
Signup3.0
Making contact3.0
Profile quality3.0
Field test4.0
Overall4.0/ 5
Alternatives: Better than Scruff
Compare Scruff with other dating sites
| Activity |  Scruff4.0Read review |  Hong Kong Cupid4.0Read review |  BuddyGays4.0Read review |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Scruff is a dating app for gay, bisexual, trans and queer men | Hong Kong Cupid is a dating site for Western men meeting Hong Kong women for serious relationships | BuddyGays is a dating site for gay men looking for casual flirts or serious relationships |
| Activity | 5,740 est. active members | 1,180 est. active members | 5,000 members |
| Costs and prices | Scruff Pro 1 month: 117.11 HKD / month 3 months: 104.14 HKD / month 12 months: 78.12 HKD / month | GOLD 1 month: 200.00 HKD / month 3 months: 133.33 HKD / month 12 months: 66.67 HKD / month | Premium Package 1 month: 189.00 HKD / month 3 months: 119.00 HKD / month 6 months: 89.00 HKD / month |
| Free features | Using the site without an account Profile creation Browsing profiles Sending, receiving, and reading messages Responsiveness insights | Basic Matching Send interest Communicate with paying members | Creating an account Playing "Cute or Not" game Viewing profiles |
| Premium features | No ads Up to 1,000 guys nearby Unlimited private album sharing Advanced grid sorting Browse anonymously Unlimited search and filters | Communicate with all members Live chat with instant messenger Send and receive messages No ads Hide your profile and browse anonymously Rank above other members Double your Profile Space VIP profile highlighting Exclusive search features Advanced matching algorithms Translate messages into your language | Sending private message Instant messaging Browsing photo albums |
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Cancelling your Scruff subscription
Contact details
| Company | Perry Street Software, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York, NY 10018 |
| support@scruff.com |
Scruff FAQ
When was Scruff created?
The company was created in 2010.
Who owns Scruff?
Scruff is privately held by Perry Street Software, Inc.
Who uses Scruff?
Scruff is used by a community of over 12 million gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men all over the world.
How does Scruff work?
After you create your account, you'll be matched with guys who have similar interests as you. You can also view events in the area and have a handy guide by the GBTQ community for when you're travelling to a different city.
USABILITY
Can I see who viewed my profile?
Yes. Just click on the Paw button at the very top of the Scruff homepage. You will see who sent you Woofs and who viewed your profile.
How does Scruff match me with another guy?
Your matches are based on what you put in your "Open To" section. If you only clicked networking, you will be matched with guys who also clicked networking.
How do I make a private album?
On the homepage, swipe left to see the main menu. Click on your profile photo to get redirected to the Profile Editor. Click on your photo again and you will see a pop-up that says "Would you like to edit your public profile photo or upload a photo to your Private Album?". Select the "Private" option and upload your photos.
How can I block someone?
Go to their profile, click on the three dots on the top right, then choose between "Block" or "Report".
How many blocks do I have?
Free members get 150 blocks while Scruff Pro users have up to 4,000.
What do the Scruff icons mean?
A green icon on someone's profile means online, orange means recently online (active 2-24 hours ago), and gray means inactive (active more than 24 hours ago). You can find out more if you look up "Icon Guide" on the Scruff Support website.
What does the leaf mean?
The leaf icon on someone's profile means that they are a new member, someone who joined Scruff within the last 2 weeks.
What does the gray dot mean?
The gray dot means the user was last active more than 24 hours ago.
CANCEL
How can I delete my profile?
On the homepage, swipe left to see the main menu. Click on your profile photo to get redirected to the Profile Editor. Scroll to the bottom where you'll see two options: Disable profile or Delete profile.
PAYMENT
Is Scruff free?
Downloading the app and most of its basic features are free. But you can also get additional features if you pay for Scruff Pro.
What is Scruff Pro?
Scruff Pro is the premium version of Scruff. By paying for a package, you can access additional features in different time frames.
How much is Scruff Pro?
A one-month subscription starts at $14.99.
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