GayCupid Review September 2020

The app version of GayCupid has the same features as its website counterpart. The difference is how matches are displayed. On the website, matches are displayed via a grid layout, whereas on the mobile app, matches are displayed in a linear layout. Likewise, the mobile app displays the name, location, and the profile photo of the member. There are two icons situated at the bottom part of each member’s picture. The icons are:

1. A heart, which when clicked, sends an 'interest' notification to that member
2. A chat bubble, which when clicked, leads you to a conversation page with that member

Similar to the full website, only premium members are able to send messages to other users. Note as well that when you sign-up for an account in GayCupid using the mobile app, the 3-month free trial is not offered.

There are a lot of platforms I can use to find someone to date or have fun with. But as a gay man in my late 40s, it’s a bit challenging to find someone who I can have a serious relationship with. Much more if I want to find someone who doesn’t share the same ethnic roots as mine. But many thanks to GayCupid for providing a platform for gay men like me to find love anywhere in the world. I have found the partner who I want to spend the rest of my life with through this website. He recently relocated to Florida from Columbia, and we are getting married next month. Thank you GayCupid for providing a safe and reliable dating platform! - Johnny, 49, Corporate Lawyer

Design and Usability

The interface of GayCupid is designed for ease of use and navigation. The “Matches” dashboard displays a gallery of profile photos with contact icons right below them. Platinum users are highlighted with a blue colour, while gold members are accented with gold. This allows members, especially those with a free membership, to know who they can interact with.

 As for the “Search” page, members are displayed in a linear grid, with platinum members taking up the first rows of the page. Unlike the “Matches,” search results display the headline of each member, their last login time, and the gender and age range of the person they are seeking.

Overall, the design and usability of GayCupid seem to have been well-thought of. Many members report that it provides a pleasant experience.

GayCupid doesn’t offer any special feature for free members except the ability to view who visited their profiles with a timestamp indicated. Free members can also see how long ago other members were last seen online.

For Platinum premium members, this special feature is offered:

Messages Translation

Messages of other members who use a different language can be instantly translated to the language you use. This makes communicating with people from different culture and backgrounds easier.