Sometimes, the app stores themselves offer "trial periods" for subscription-based apps. When you go to "Subscribe," look for text that says "7 days free, then $XX.XX/month."

Free Grindr shows you ~20 guys. Xtra shows you 200+ . Suddenly, the "dead zone" in your neighborhood comes alive. You realize you weren't out of options; you were just locked out.

Have you tried the Grindr Xtra trial? Did you find love, or just a lot of guys who can't hold a conversation? Drop your hot takes in the comments.

Let’s be honest. If you’ve used Grindr for more than ten minutes, you’ve hit the wall .