The value of dating software products is not the product at all. It's the people on it. Undoubtably, there are numerous apps/sites that are better engineered, w

The value of dating software products is not the product at all. It's the people on it. Undoubtably, there are numerous apps/sites that are better engineered, with a better user experience, than Grindr. In fact, some are very popular, like Tinder and Hinge. But they don't swallow up Grindr, because Grindr is still the place with the most gay men. The value of the app is 90% in that. There is SOME merit to it, too. Certainly, being closeted is easier on Grindr versus Tinder/Hinge, and that might describe the majority of gay men. Grindr also gives the user much, much more control and information. You don't have to swipe, you can just approach, like you're at a bar.