SCRUFF

Gay chat & match

PlanetRomeo BV · com.appspot.scruffapp

3.7 out of 5 (16 ratings) 10M+ downloads v8.17.0 45 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.17.0 (169292)
Updated: Oct 5, 2026 (4 days ago)
APK size: 45 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Social (app)
Listed since: Jun 9, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 46 (8 sensitive)
Website: scruff.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

SCRUFF is an app by PlanetRomeo BV in the Social category, listed since at least June 2020. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 6.7400.0, the APK grew from 32.9 MB to 45 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 46 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.16.1. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.7out of 516 ratings

5 ★56%
4 ★13%
3 ★0%
2 ★6%
1 ★25%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.17.0

New Features - Tap in to join group Moments - Moments in Nearby - Updated navigation in the Moments feed Recent Features - New stacks on the Discover grid in Korea - Added Edge-to-Edge support - Improved Account Verification process More at: https://www.scruff.com/releasenotes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

SCRUFF is the top-rated and most reliable app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect with each other. SCRUFF is an independent, LGBTQ+ owned and operated company, and we use the app that we build. We give users a private and secure experience, a friendly and diverse community, and more features than any other gay dating app. We’re dedicated to protecting our members’ data and improving user experience, so you’ll never see banner ads on SCRUFF, and we won’t sell your data to shady 3rd party companies. MAKE REAL CONNECTIONS ★ 30+ million users, no spambots ★ Find exactly the people you like with search and filters ★ View, Woof, and chat with people from around the world ★ SCRUFF Match connects you with the people you like ★ Click "I'm Interested" on a profile and SCRUFF will let you know if there's a mutual attraction EXPRESS YOURSELF ★ Share your story with multiple profile pics, rich profiles, private albums, hashtags, and more ★ Let others know what you’re into with profile details like your preferences ★ Comprehensive pronoun and gender identity options put you in control of your identity A SMARTER, SAFER EXPERIENCE ★ 24/7 support for our community, including in-app links to our Safety Center ★ We never share your data with 3rd party ad networks or data aggregators like Google or Facebook ★ Message history, photos, and videos sync across your devices and never get lost VERIFIED PROFILES ★ Let others know you're real by verifying your profile photos ★ Complete the process in seconds and receive a verification badge on your profile ★ Know whose photos are real by looking for the badge on other profiles VIDEO CHAT ★ A fun and sexy way to get to know each other before you meet ★ Prefer to keep it virtual? Video chat has you covered MATCH ★ Every day, SCRUFF Match shows you a new stack of profiles who are looking for people like you ★ Swipe left to pass, right if you’re interested - if it’s a match, we’ll let you both know ★ Choose “Ask later” if you’re not sure about them, and we’ll show them again tomorrow SCRUFF EXPLORE ★ Browse the top LGBTQ parties, prides, and festivals around the globe ★ RSVP, see who else is going, and find your squad ★ Traveling? Let others know when you'll be in their area and chat with local members before you arrive

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v6.7400.0. Since v8.2.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v8.17.0 LATEST Oct 5, 2026 45 MB TRUSTED v8.16.1 Sep 23, 2026 45.3 MB TRUSTED v8.16.0 Oct 3, 2026 45.3 MB TRUSTED v8.15.1 Oct 3, 2026 45.2 MB TRUSTED v8.3.0 Oct 3, 2026 40.1 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Perry Street Software Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 6 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 5, 2026
Signed byCN=Eric Silverberg, O=Perry Street Software Inc, L=New York, ST=NY, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)20:F0:1C:74:B8:AB:D0:55:A5:3D:57:AD:03:9B:01:AA:43:01:54:A6
File MD561ba41e097327a0f42c15a1274086689
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (6 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (46)

SCRUFF requests 46 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.appspot.scruffapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera any android.hardware.camera.any
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

SCRUFF APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of SCRUFF for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.7400.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 6.7400.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is SCRUFF free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the SCRUFF APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 6 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 61ba41e097327a0f42c15a1274086689.