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Chappy Review

Chappy Review December 2024

DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
 • Reading Time: 5 minute(s)
Get into the Christmas spirit with Chappy! Discover this fast-growing gay dating app created for safe and comfortable connections among gay men. Learn more in our detailed review.

Chappy was renamed to Bumble. To read our new review, click here: Bumble

440,000 Members
 100 % ♂ 
Good For:
4 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5
Success Rate:
30 / 10
38 / 10
33 / 10
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Age Distribution:
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

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  • TODO:The service seems to be fully free, please mention that
  • TODO:Please check this service is for homo sexuals or bi: gay
DatingScout.com Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Dating Scout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Overall, Chappy does provide an online dating app, which gay men may comfortably use. The unique feature of Chappy, the ‘Chappy Scale’, allows you to meet other members who have the same expectations like the ones that you have. There would be no more awkward conversations and unsolicited vulgar photos and language from members who you are not even interested in.Chappy’s redesign has given what you may describe as a “clean”, safe, and convenient dating app for gay men that allows them to find exactly what or who they are looking for. The use of the app is completely free, so if ever you are looking for Mr Cute or Mr Sexy, or even if you are not sure yet about what you want, signing up just takes less than a minute. Why not try it today?

Who is Chappy for and not for?

  • TODO:For people looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
  • TODO:For singles who want to fall in love
  • TODO:Singles who are into casual flirting
  • TODO:For women who have conservative sexual beliefs and values
  • TODO:For women don't want to explore their sexuality in non-traditional ways
  • TODO:Please check this service is for homo sexuals or bi: gay
  • TODO:If you're searching for erotic adventures and casual encounters
  • TODO:If swinger lifestyle or BDSM is not for you
  • TODO:Write about it's not for you if you are not homo sexual / bi: gay
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Chappy Pros & Cons

      How much does Chappy cost?

      Is Chappy expensive or cheap?

      In comparison to other providers Chappy is free of charge.

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      Who is signed up on Chappy?

      Members
      440,000 from USA
      Members activity
      3,000 daily logins
      Gender Proportion
      0 %
      100 %
      • Majority of members come from the US and the UK
      • Members are straightforward with what they are looking for
      • More members are looking for relationships than casual fun
      • All members are gay
      • Users are usually college students and young professionals within the age range of 18-34

      One hundred percent of Chappy’s members are gay as it was an exclusive gay dating mobile app. More than half of its member base resides in the United States and the United Kingdom, and majority are gay men within the age range of 18 to 34 years old.

      In Chappy, members have the privilege to customize their matching preferences to what they are looking for in the app, whether it is a casual night out or serious dating. According to Chappy’s recent report, more and more of their members set their settings to ‘Cute’, which is their term for users who are looking for more than a fling. This is contrary to the prevalent notion that only casual fun and flings are what you will find in gay dating apps.

      Females
      Males

      Chappy Age Range and Age Distribution

      • 18-24
      • 25-34
      • 35-44
      • 45-54
      • 55+

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      Chappy in Detail

      • Reading time 16 minutes
      • Lots of insider information for more success

      How to Sign Up for Chappy

      Chappy Signup
      • One-click registration process
      • Signing up is only through Facebook
      • You have to turn on your mobile’s GPS or Location Services
      • The app syncs your Facebook photos, name, age, and gender

      You can only have a Chappy account if you have a Facebook account. The two accounts will be linked so you can create your own profile. The information and photos from your Facebook profile are automatically displayed. You need to give access to Chappy so you can proceed. Your current Facebook profile photo will be your default Chappy profile photo. Same goes with your name and gender. You can manage your photos by clicking them on the profile tab of Chappy. You can delete or replace them, but you cannot leave your profile photo blank.

      Making Contact on Chappy

      Chappy Match
      • Roulette-type matching
      • Match suggestions are based on location proximity
      • Matches automatically go to your message inbox
      • You can set your preferred match suggestions by adjusting the ‘Chappy Scale’
      • You can only message your successful matches

      Chappy works on mutual connections. If you had swiped right to a profile from Chappy’s roulette-type matching feature, and that member had also swiped right on yours, both of you will get a notification that you matched with each other. You and that member will now belong to each other’s message inboxes and you can start a conversation. Unfortunately, that’s the only way to contact another member—if you and he had successfully matched.

      Chappy Profile Quality

      Chappy Profile
      • Profiles do not feature much information
      • Profiles feature your name and age in Facebook
      • Your photo gallery is emphasized in your profile
      • There is a personally written ‘About Me’ paragraph
      • Fake profiles are almost non-existent in this app

        Profiles in Chappy feature very few details about the members. At the default view, a member’s photo gallery or profile picture (if the member only has one photo) take up the whole screen, with the member’s name and age at the bottom. When you scroll down, you will see an ‘About Me’ paragraph which is personally written by the member. There is also an indicator of how near or far (kilometres away) you are from that member.

        Your Facebook account and Chappy profile are closely knitted together. The photos, name, and age that are featured on your profile are all from Facebook. You can manage your photos, change your profile photo or delete some pictures you don’t want to get featured in Chappy, but you cannot leave your profile photo empty. The only way to change your name is if you also change your Facebook name. Chappy makes sure that there are no fake profiles in their mobile app, which is why the only way to sign up to their platform is through Facebook.

        Chappy App

        Chappy App
        • Features are perfect for mobile user experience
        • Has responsive customer support
        • Free to download
        • High-rated mobile dating app
        • Not compatible with some devices
        • Available to download on Apple App Store

        Chappy was only available as a mobile app. Its features were made convenient for quick and on-the-go accessibility. Its design was made to give a pleasurable and fitting mobile user experience.

        Before it was closed down, the app uses the member's mobile’s GPS to prioritize users who are approximate to the current location to give more appropriate match suggestions.

        Chappy wanter all its members to feel safe and comfortable with using its mobile app. Its goal was to provide a real and genuine experience for all its avid users.

        Special Features

        Chappy offered different services but its flagship feature is the Chappy Scale. What is it for? Read about it below:

        The Chappy Scale

        Chappy has its flagship feature which is called the ‘Chappy Scale’. The ‘Chappy Scale’ tailors the match suggestions that you get based on where you set your intention, whether it is on ‘Cute’, ‘Sexy’, or ‘Who Knows’. ‘Cute’ is Chappy’s term for users who are looking more for serious dating, while ‘Sexy’ is for users who are looking for fun or casual night outs. If you are unsure, you can set your preference in the middle of the scale, which is called ‘Who Knows’. It will display both ‘Cute’ and ‘Sexy’ users. This feature of Chappy helps set expectations among members.

        Chappy FAQ

        Facts

        Who owns Chappy?

        Chappy is owned by Chappy Limited, which is based in London, UK.

        When was Chappy released?

        Chappy was initially launched in early 2017. It was then re-released in mid-2018.

        Can only gay individuals join Chappy?

        Anyone can join Chappy, however, you must remember that it is a gay dating app.

        What is the average age of users on Chappy?

        The average age of Chappy users is between 31-38 years. You can find more information here

        Membership

        How do I join Chappy?

        As of now, joining Chappy can only be done by linking your Facebook account.

        Does Chappy offer a premium membership?

        As of now, all features of Chappy are free

        How do I delete my profile in Chappy?

        You can delete your profile through your account settings.

        Usability

        How does Chappy work?

        Chappy works around mutual connections. Depending on your preference, matches are displayed in a roulette-type form wherein you have the option to like them or not.

        What does ‘Sexy’ mean in Chappy?

        ‘Sexy’ means that a user is looking for a casual relationship. When you set your preference to ‘Sexy’, it will display the users that are also looking for ’Sexy’.

        What does ‘Cute’ represent in Chappy?

        ‘Cute’ means that a user is looking for love or a more serious relationship. When you set your preference to ‘Cute’, it will display the users that are also looking for ’Cute’.

        How do I tailor my match suggestions?

        You can tailor your match suggestions by sliding the Chappy Scale found at the bottom of the page.

        What does the star icon mean in Chappy?

        The star represents Chappy’s ‘Favorites’ icon.

        How do I change my photos?

        Just simply go to your Chappy profile and tap on a photo once. You can either click ‘Replace’ or ‘Delete' the image. If you do a long press, you can switch the arrangement of your photos.

        Why haven’t I got any matches or likes?

        Maybe you could upload a new profile pic in your Chappy profile—one that gets more attention.

        How do I send a message?

        When you have a match, that match would automatically appear in your inbox. Just simply tap on your new match and send a message.

        Security

        What security features does Chappy offer?

        Chappy has published privacy policies and terms of usage, which if violated, can lead to account suspension. Chappy also has ‘Block’ and ‘Report’ buttons to help its members feel safe from abusive and suspicious users.

        I am not comfortable with a member, how do I block him?

        You can block a Chappy user by clicking the ‘Block’ button under the ‘Show More’ tab on that person’s profile. You can also tap the three dots found on your chat screen and select ‘Block’.

        Someone is extorting money from me, how do I report him?

        You can report a Chappy user by clicking the ‘Block & Report’ button under the ‘Show More’ tab on that person’s profile.

        Does Chappy sell your data?

        No, Chappy does not sell your data.

        Was Chappy hacked in the past?

        No, Chappy was never hacked.

        How accurately does Chappy track your location?

        Chappy does not track your location.

        Do your Chappy profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?

        No, your Chappy photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.

        Who can view your pictures on Chappy?

        You must allow access to your pictures before Chappy users can see them.

        Is your phone number required for signing up at Chappy?

        No, you don't need a phone number to sign up on Chappy.

        Can you erase your personal data on Chappy?

        No, Chappy doesn't allow users to erase their data.

        Costs

        How much does Chappy cost?

        Using Chappy is free.

        How much does it cost to sign up on Chappy?

        You can sign up for Chappy and use all its features for free.

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        Final Results table

        Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
        Making Contact: 3.0 / 5
        Profile Quality: 3.0 / 5
        App: 3.0 / 5

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        Contact details

        Company:Chappy Limited
        Address:The Broadgate Tower, Third Floor, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2RS
        E-Mail:hello@chappyapp.com
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