What do you need?

lingr is a queer connection app for iOS, built as an honest alternative to the standard app on the market. Profiles, events, connections, vouches — no ads, no bugs, no premium wall.

The difference is not only what is missing (no ads, no premium upsells, no bots) — it is what is added: events, curated locations with check-in, and Safe-Meet. lingr is built so a conversation ends in a meeting rather than in the chat. The long version is under "Why switch" and "Meeting safely".

You tell a trusted contact when you will check back in. Until then they only see that a Safe-Meet is running and how long is left — not where you are, not who you are with, not your note. If you check in, the entry is deleted and they never learn the details. If the check-in never comes, they get them automatically, along with an alert that cannot be silenced. Details under "Meeting safely".

Currently nothing. All features are free. If we introduce a premium tier later, we will communicate it transparently — no basic features behind a paywall, promised.

Expected in August 2026. Join the waitlist on the homepage to get updates and the launch date first.

No. lingr is broader: connections, events, community — for singles and couples alike. Some users look for quick fun, others for long-term connections, others for friendships or shared hobbies. You decide what you are looking for.

Connected users can confirm each other as "real". As soon as you have at least one vouch, a verified badge appears on your profile. This helps others spot catfish and bots — without you having to upload ID selfies.

Hosting in Frankfurt, fully GDPR-compliant. Location data sits in a separate table and is never shared without being asked. We sell nothing to ad networks, and there is no third-party tracking. Details are in the privacy policy.

Currently iPhone with iOS 26 or newer. An Android version is also planned — we are deliberately starting with a first-class iOS experience and will bring Android afterwards.

Nothing gets lost. Your profile, photos, chats, connections, events and settings live safely on our servers in Frankfurt — not on your device. Just install lingr, sign in with your account and pick up exactly where you left off. Only small local things like your filter settings start fresh.

Yes. Simply sign in with the same account on each device — everything stays in sync automatically, and notifications arrive on all of them.

Don't worry, your profile isn't gone. You probably signed in with a different method than when you registered — for example with Apple instead of email (especially if you chose Apple's "Hide My Email", which creates a second, empty account). Sign out and sign back in using your original method. If you're unsure, just write to us — we'll help.

In the app: Settings → Delete account. Alternatively via the web form at /en/account-loeschen. After confirmation there is a 30-day window during which you can recover it — after that everything is removed irreversibly.

Every profile and every chat can be reported directly in the app ("⋯" menu → "Report profile"). We review every report within 24 hours. For acute safety concerns you can reach us immediately at the support email.