Butterfly review
Updated September 28, 2026 · AdultCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Butterfly suits adults who want a trans focused dating app where browsing and messaging stay free before any payment. Monthly fees start at $9.99, and the free account already covers browsing and Flutter messages, so the paid tier only changes what you get after signup.
Key facts
- Best for
- Adults who want a trans focused app with a free tier that covers browsing and messaging.
- Monthly price from
- $9.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- What is free
- Free account: browse and send Flutter messages (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Profile verification
- Optional face-liveness photo verification (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience focus
- Trans people; all genders open to dating trans people (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Plans
- VIP weekly, monthly, 3-month, 6-month (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Credit system
- Subscription VIP, no credits (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal and cancelling
- Auto-renews; refunds case-by-case (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Privacy and data
- First name only, approximated location, no DOB (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- App store rating
- App Store (US) 3.1/5 from 22 ratings (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Categories
- Trans (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- DMCUBED LTD (06036262) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2019 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
- Features
- Mobile app
- Official website
- butterfly.dating
Pros and cons
Pros
- The free account covers browsing and sending Flutter messages (Free account: browse and send Flutter messages), so the app is usable before you pay
- Profile verification is optional and uses a face-liveness photo (Optional face-liveness photo verification), so you can confirm a profile when you want to
- Privacy is kept light: first name only, an approximated location and no date of birth (First name only, approximated location, no DOB)
Cons
- The credit model is subscription based, with no credits to buy (Subscription VIP, no credits), so extras come as a plan rather than a small top-up
- Billing auto-renews and refunds are case-by-case (Auto-renews; refunds case-by-case), so a missed cancellation can still charge you
- Support runs on email and community only, so there is no phone line for urgent billing questions
Who it suits
- Trans adults after a dedicated pool, with all genders open to dating trans people (Trans people; all genders open to dating trans people)
- People who want to browse and message at no cost before deciding on a paid tier (Free account: browse and send Flutter messages)
- Members who prefer a narrow public profile over a full identity (First name only, approximated location, no DOB)
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a BDSM scene: BDSM-baari charges fees of €0.83 to €2.50 a month for that community
- Older daters who want a senior pool, where Senior.dk Dating lists fees of DKK 2.30 a month
- Members shopping only on the smallest monthly figure, since Findom.com lists fees of $0.09 a month
Pricing and free tier
Fees start at $9.99, and the free account already covers browsing and sending Flutter messages (Free account: browse and send Flutter messages). Everything past that sits in a VIP subscription, and the credit model is subscription based rather than a credit pack (Subscription VIP, no credits). Plan lengths run VIP weekly, monthly, 3-month, 6-month.
Privacy, billing and cancelling
Privacy keeps a light footprint: first name only, an approximated location and no date of birth (First name only, approximated location, no DOB). Billing is where to watch your dates, because the subscription auto-renews and refunds are handled case-by-case (Auto-renews; refunds case-by-case). Turn renewal off before the renewal date if you want the paid tier to stop.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do on Butterfly without paying?+
The free account covers browsing profiles and sending Flutter messages (Free account: browse and send Flutter messages). You can read through the crowd and start conversations at no cost, and pay only if you want the VIP tier. There is no credit pack to top up, so the paid route is one subscription (Subscription VIP, no credits).
How much does Butterfly cost?+
Monthly fees start at $9.99, and the only purchase is a VIP subscription. Terms run VIP weekly, monthly, 3-month, 6-month, so the figure you actually pay per month depends on the term you pick. The published number is an entry point rather than a fixed rate for every plan.
Does Butterfly use credits?+
No. The credit model is subscription only, so there is nothing to buy in small top-ups (Subscription VIP, no credits). You either stay on the free account, which covers browsing and Flutter messages (Free account: browse and send Flutter messages), or you take a VIP term. Billing stays simple, and the perks arrive in bundles rather than one at a time.
How do cancellations and refunds work?+
The subscription auto-renews, and refunds are handled case by case rather than automatically (Auto-renews; refunds case-by-case). You need to turn renewal off yourself before the next billing date, and each refund request is assessed on its own. Support runs by email or through the community (email and community).
What personal details show on a Butterfly profile?+
Profiles show a first name only, an approximated location and no date of birth (First name only, approximated location, no DOB). That is a lighter setup than asking for a full identity, and it keeps the public profile narrow while you decide how much to share in conversation. The location is approximate rather than a precise pin.
Can I verify my profile on Butterfly?+
Yes, and it is optional. The check is a face-liveness photo, so a live image of your face confirms the account belongs to you (Optional face-liveness photo verification). Verification is your choice rather than a condition of joining, so you can browse without going through the photo step at all.
Who is Butterfly built for?+
The audience focus is trans people, and all genders are open to dating trans people (Trans people; all genders open to dating trans people). The niche is listed as trans alone (trans), so this is a focused room rather than a broad general pool. If you want a mixed crowd, keep looking.
Is there an app, and what is the store rating?+
The product is an app (app), and the listed store rating is App Store (US) 3.1/5 from 22 ratings, which rests on a small pool of ratings rather than a large one. Support is email and community (email and community), so the app is the main surface and help runs inside the app rather than by phone.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/butterfly-transgender-dating/id1477... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, App store rating, Credit system, Founded, What is free, Pricing model, Plans, Monthly price from
“trackName=Butterfly Transgender Dating; sellerName=DMCUBED LTD”
- butterfly.dating checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Categories, Privacy and data, Audience focus
“Trans Dating / Transgender Dating”
- butterfly.dating/termsandconditions checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Renewal and cancelling, Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels, Profile verification
“Recurring subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled prior to the renewal date. Renewal charges are clearly disclosed prior to purchase.”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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