BoyAhoy
In short: BoyAhoy is a free, location-based social and dating app for gay men, published by Skout, Inc. Skout was bought by The Meet Group in 2016, and that group later became part of ParshipMeet Group. DII names it as a niche competitor to Grindr. Its Android version left Google Play in November 2024, so its current reach is unclear.
Key facts
| Type | Dating app |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Status | Current availability unconfirmed. Removed from Google Play in November 2024 according to AppBrain. |
| Developer / publisher | Skout, Inc. [BoyAhoy App for iPhone and iPad (App Store mirror)] |
| Description | Free social networking app described by its publisher as a global network for meeting gay men, with chat, proximity and preference matching, gifts and profile promotion. [BoyAhoy App for iPhone and iPad (App Store mirror)] |
| Owner of Skout, Inc. | The Meet Group (then MeetMe) acquired 100% of Skout; the acquisition closed on 3 October 2016. [The Meet Group, Inc. Form 10-K for 2018 (SEC), 3 October 2016] |
| Wider parent group | The Meet Group was acquired by ProSiebenSat.1 Media in 2020, with ParshipMeet Group formed as parent of The Meet Group and Parship. [The Meet Group (Wikipedia), 2020] |
| Android availability | Android app removed from Google Play on 30 November 2024 after about 14 years; last version 6.82.0 dated 31 October 2024; 3.7 million installs recorded. [BoyAhoy - Gay Chat & Friend for Android Devices (AppBrain), 30 November 2024] |
| Skout location | Skout, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California. [The Meet Group Acquires Skout (Mergr)] |
| DII coverage | DII's June 2026 Grindr story lists BoyAhoy with Scruff as niche competitors to Grindr. [Dating Industry Insights, 22 June 2026] |
About BoyAhoy
BoyAhoy is a social networking and dating app aimed at gay men. Its store listing describes it as a global network for meeting gay men, with users finding each other by preference and proximity. Listed features include chat, seeing who has viewed a profile, sending gifts, saving favourite users and promoting a profile with in-app features. The app is free to download. An iOS listing mirror shows optional premium subscriptions, but that page looks out of date, so current pricing is not confirmed.
The developer on both the iOS and Android listings is Skout, Inc. Skout was acquired by MeetMe, which became The Meet Group, in a deal that closed on 3 October 2016, according to The Meet Group's annual report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The Meet Group was later acquired by ProSiebenSat.1 Media, with ParshipMeet Group formed as the parent of The Meet Group and Parship. I did not find a standalone BoyAhoy website or a company statement about the app's current ownership.
AppBrain reports that the Android app was on Google Play from December 2010 until it was removed on 30 November 2024, with about 3.7 million installs recorded and a last version of 6.82.0 dated 31 October 2024. I could not confirm whether the iOS app is still on sale or whether the service is still active. Dating Industry Insights mentioned BoyAhoy in a June 2026 story on Grindr, which listed it with Scruff as a niche competitor.
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Questions about BoyAhoy
Who owns BoyAhoy?
BoyAhoy is published by Skout, Inc. The Meet Group acquired Skout in October 2016, and The Meet Group later became part of ParshipMeet Group. A current ownership statement for the app itself was not found.
Is BoyAhoy still on Google Play?
No. AppBrain reports the Android app was removed from Google Play on 30 November 2024. Whether the iOS app or the service is still active was not confirmed.
What is BoyAhoy?
It is a free social and dating app for gay men that matches users by proximity and preference and offers chat, gifts and profile promotion.
Where is BoyAhoy based?
BoyAhoy is based in United States.
Also known as: BoyAhoy - Gay Chat & Friend, BoyAhoy Gay Chat.