The Surge app is designed to bring gay men together on a welcoming and open platform where users can be authentic and true to themselves. It emphasizes a no-labels policy, meaning users are free to identify in any way they choose, whether as bears, twinks, jocks, show queens, or other identities within the LGBT+ spectrum. The app aims to facilitate fun interactions, offering a vast selection of profiles for users to explore and find their ideal match. Its core purpose is to redefine how gay men meet and date by providing a more inclusive and lively community experience locally.
Users can enjoy free features like browsing and chatting. The app uses a swipe system to browse through nearby profiles, allowing users to like or pass on potential matches. When two users mutually like each other, they can immediately start chatting in a secure environment. The chat feature supports sending disappearing pictures and videos, adding an element of fun and privacy. Whether someone is interested in dating, casual connections, or exploring different facets of identity such as bisexual, transgender, or polyamorous preferences, the app caters to a wide range of relationship types and orientations.
The platform offers numerous customization options to align with usersβ preferences. Filters allow setting age and distance ranges, while other features enable users to showcase secret pictures, include social media links like Instagram, and share their musical tastes. These personalized touches help users express their vibe and attract the right matches. Additionally, the app prioritizes security and privacy with features such as profile verification through photo checks, app locking via fingerprint, and the ability to send self-destructing images. Messaging is restricted to mutual matches, ensuring safer and more genuine interactions.
Premium subscription plans unlock advanced features like private mode, visibility only to those users you like or match with, insight into who liked you, and tools to boost your profile. Premium users can send multiple power messages daily, access to the most popular profiles, and customize their search with advanced filters. They can also change their location to discover other gay men from different cities or hide their age and distance for added privacy. The app offers subscription options of one, three, and twelve months, with easy management of auto-renewal settings. Surge maintains a strict policy against explicit photos and requires users to be at least 18 years old, ensuring a safe community for mature individuals. Customer support is available 24/7, and users are encouraged to provide feedback to help improve the platform further. Links to privacy policies and social media connect users to the broader Surge community.