ROMEO review
Updated September 28, 2026 · AdultCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
ROMEO suits gay, bi, trans and queer adults who want a long-running app rather than a new service each week. It has run since 2001, pairs unlimited free chat with 3 million gay, bi & trans members members, and PLUS starts below the site median at $10.90 a month.
Key facts
- Best for
- Gay, bi, trans and queer adults who want an established app with free chat and a low-cost PLUS tier.
- Monthly price from
- $10.90 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- What is free
- Unlimited chat free, 200 contacts, no ads (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience focus
- Gay, bi, trans and queer adults, 18+ (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Plans
- Free; PLUS 30/90/365 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Members
- 3 million gay, bi & trans members (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Renewal and cancelling
- Auto-renews; turn off 24h before period end (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Privacy and data
- Privacy statement; some data linked to you (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- App store rating
- App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 9,421 ratings (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Categories
- LGBTQ, Gay, Trans, Mature (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- ROMEO BV (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Netherlands (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2001 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Email (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
- Features
- Mobile app
- Official website
- romeo.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited chat is free, alongside Unlimited chat free, 200 contacts, no ads
- PLUS starts at $10.90 a month, below the site median of €14
- A long history, running since 2001, with 3 million gay, bi & trans members members
- Rated App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 9,421 ratings
Cons
- Privacy statement notes that some data is linked to you
- Support runs on help centre and email only, with no phone line
- PLUS is a subscription that auto-renews: Auto-renews; turn off 24h before period end
Who it suits
- Gay, bi, trans and queer adults who want free chat with no ad load
- People who prefer an app that has run since 2001 over a new launch
- Readers who want PLUS at $10.90 a month, under the €14 site median
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want phone support, since support runs on help centre and email
- Readers who want a one-off purchase rather than auto-renewing billing, because Auto-renews; turn off 24h before period end
- Anyone wanting a casual audience, since Gay, bi, trans and queer adults, 18+ keeps it to one community
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ROMEO cost?+
ROMEO runs on a free model, and PLUS starts at $10.90 a month. Plans are listed as Free; PLUS 30/90/365 days. That entry price sits under the site median of €14, so the paid tier is an add-on rather than a gate.
What do I get for free?+
The free access covers Unlimited chat free, 200 contacts, no ads, so you can talk at length without paying. The model is listed as free, and there is no advertising in the free tier.
Who is ROMEO for?+
The audience focus is Gay, bi, trans and queer adults, 18+, so the pool is one community rather than a general dating crowd. Member numbers stand at 3 million gay, bi & trans members.
Can I cancel my PLUS subscription?+
Cancellation terms are Auto-renews; turn off 24h before period end. Set a reminder the day before your period ends if you do not want the PLUS tier to roll over.
Is there an app or is it browser only?+
ROMEO is listed as an app, which suits readers who prefer phone and tablet use. Ratings on the App Store (US) 4.4/5 from 9,421 ratings give an idea of how the store listing scores.
What privacy information is published?+
The privacy note states Privacy statement; some data linked to you. Read that linked data point before you upload photos or share details, especially if you have not yet decided how much you want on a public profile.
How do I get help?+
Support runs on help centre and email, meaning a help centre and email. There is no phone line listed, so account questions go through those written channels.
Which country is ROMEO run from?+
The company is ROMEO BV, registered in the Netherlands. Billing is handled in the app stores, so plan naming and renewal timing can vary by region.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/romeo-gay-dating-chat/id404386888 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, App store rating
“trackName=ROMEO - Gay Dating & Chat; sellerName=PlanetRomeo B.V.”
- apps.apple.com/us/app/romeo-gay-dating-chat/id404386888 checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Renewal and cancelling, Founded, What is free, Categories, Plans, Monthly price from, Privacy and data
“unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period”
- romeo.com/en/imprint checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Chamber of Commerce (Amsterdam): Nr. 70533512”
- support.romeo.com/hc/en-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Couldn't find what you were looking for? Contact us”
- romeo.com/en/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Members, Audience focus
“3 Million gay, bi & trans members”
- romeo.com/en/app checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model
“we offer more for free then any other app”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Profile verification.
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Gay, bi, trans and queer adults who want an established app with free chat and a low-cost PLUS tier.