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Recon - Gay Fetish App

T101 Limited · Social Networking · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$12.4K
Likely $4.1K to $37.1K
▲ 5.0% in 13 days
New ratings
+1
in 1 days, 1.2K in total
Rating
2.2 of 5
494 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
14
was 13 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$148.3K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
17.3K to 49.4K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United Kingdom #59 Social Networking$4.5K · 37%
  • Australia #67 Social Networking$2.1K · 17%
  • France #69 Social Networking$1.8K · 14%
  • Netherlands #54 Social Networking$789 · 6%
  • Spain #90 Social Networking$582 · 5%
  • Singapore #91 Social Networking$542 · 4%
  • Sweden #42 Social Networking$516 · 4%
  • Switzerland #85 Social Networking$377 · 3%
6 more countries
  • Thailand #81 Social Networking$338 · 3%
  • Ireland #64 Social Networking$201 · 2%
  • Poland #93 Social Networking$169 · 1%
  • Portugal #69 Social Networking$165 · 1%
  • Denmark #80 Social Networking$154 · 1%
  • Czechia #72 Social Networking$97 · 1%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (5.9 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
494
AVG RATING
2.16
PRICE
Free
AGE
16.9y
LAST UPDATE
53d ago
VERSION
3.0.7
SIZE
31 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
14 (was 4)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+1
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$10.5K a month
Sep 25, 2026$10.5K a month
Sep 26, 2026$10.5K a month
Sep 27, 2026$11.3K a month
Sep 28, 2026$11.3K a month
Sep 29, 2026$11.7K a month
Sep 30, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 1, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 2, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 3, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 4, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 5, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 6, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 7, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 8, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 9, 2026$11.7K a month
Oct 10, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 11, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 12, 2026$11.8K a month
Oct 13, 2026$273.9K a month
Oct 14, 2026$314.3K a month
Oct 15, 2026$341.9K a month
Oct 16, 2026$237.1K a month
Oct 17, 2026$186.3K a month
Oct 18, 2026$324.4K a month
Oct 19, 2026$302.2K a month
Oct 20, 2026$312.8K a month
Oct 21, 2026$298.7K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$12.4K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #48 Social Networking · GB. Now: #42 Social Networking · SE.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20261.2K ratings
Oct 23, 20261.2K ratings
1.2K on Oct 22, 2026, 1.2K on Oct 23, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
8 purchases listed
  • Premium$13.99
  • Premium$32.99
  • Premium$99.99
  • Premium$54.99
  • 30 day membership$12.99
  • 90 day membership$29.99
  • 365 day membership$89.99
  • 180 day membership$49.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.6 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average1.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share78%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 5424 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
3 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases27 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
494 ratings
5★19%
4★5%
3★6%
2★9%
1★60%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Dec 17, 2011 to Oct 19, 2026: 78% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Worse after an update30%

117 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ New version a hot mess and not an improvement at all.
★★★★★ Updated my app lost my account reset password wouldn't work had to create a new one three months later same thing again.
★★★★★ The error message says that I need to update to the latest app.
Bugs, things not working19%

75 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The error message says that I need to update to the latest app.
★★★★★ Fix the bugs don't create more … so just now when the app shows a message exists and I click on the message notice, nothing shows up.
★★★★★ This level of bug means that it is getting nearer to being unusable.
Price and subscription16%

63 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Yes, it was a huge project but they still rake in the money for something thats no longer worth paying for
★★★★★ I have just cancelled my newly renewed subscription.
★★★★★ I will not be renewing my subscription after many years on Recon.
Crashes and freezes14%

54 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Horrible, shows I have a message but app won't open.
★★★★★ The new app simply doesn't work at present, either not providing access, freezing or logging you out when you do get it.
★★★★★ Deleted the app And reinstalled and still won't load.
Login and account problems13%

51 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Updated my app lost my account reset password wouldn't work had to create a new one three months later same thing again.
★★★★★ Just deactivated my account after probably 15+ years.
★★★★★ I have to go to my desktop and sign in to use the site.
Too many ads10%

39 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ How dare you force ads on me when I pay $100/yr for your app.
★★★★★ As a premium member, why am I receiving 3 “messages” per day which are simply adverts?
★★★★★ i used to love this app, but the most recent update not only messed everything up, they made sure to add more dopamine boosting “notifications” and added “message ads” like grindr.
Lost data, sync, backup10%

39 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Updated my app lost my account reset password wouldn't work had to create a new one three months later same thing again.
★★★★★ And today it disappeared some - but not all - messages in a conversation.
★★★★★ Sure the old site was outdated, but now any functionality is completely gone.
No customer support9%

35 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I messaged support about this last year to ask why it had been removed and was just told it was defunct and no longer part of the plan.
★★★★★ I've followed their support suggestions of deleting and reselling a few times but continue to get the same error
★★★★★ Removing platform support while releasing a less stable product feels like a poor decision.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I wish this app worked. 1★, Aug 6, 2026
  • Recon should add a global toggle to opt out of broadcast feed updates altogether (so followers aren't notified when one edits their bio/photos). 1★, Jul 29, 2026
  • This app is unusable because if the new update, super laggy, it signs you out for no reason and the message take a loong time to appear so you can't really have a fluent conversation, at least add the option to reply… 1★, Jul 25, 2026
  • Please bring out a “switch to classic view” function 1★, Jul 1, 2026
  • i used to love this app, but the most recent update not only messed everything up, they made sure to add more dopamine boosting “notifications” and added “message ads” like grindr. 2★, Jun 17, 2026
  • Please bring back the old school, it was functional and set a standard for sensible app chats with none of the rubbish, unfortunately you've just bolted the rubbish on into the app. 1★, Jun 17, 2026
  • Please give an option to revert to the classic design or I'll have to completely leave this site. 1★, Jun 17, 2026
  • So take an app that basically works, been the same for years, needs a few things updating. 1★, Jun 9, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Accurate, great results11%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It works great in cities or small events, and its a good way to keep tabs on friends.
★★★★★ I have had zero issues with the app since 2012, and have been very happy with it❤️. Does the job it advertised to do, and nothing more. Everyone else complaining about “issues” or it being “outdated” clearly have never…
★★★★★ Location updates are much more accurate I've noticed too.
Great support11%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ but I don't understand why when I logged in today that the screen went to your account got suspended I don't know why exactly I did send an email to customer support anyway just figured I'd say it
★★★★★ First off, i would just like to say I love this app, i use it on android, pc, and on my iPad. My only complaint with it would have to be that on my 10.5 inch iPad Pro, I'm forced to use a scaled iPhone version of the…
★★★★★ Bit disappointed not to see iPhone 5 support but its not a deal breaker :@)
Useful, it helps8%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very useful & nice app for the social networking.
★★★★★ For mlm trying to find a good kink meetup, this app is really good! It lets you sort by age, distance, and interest without having to get the premium version, which is really nice for an app like this! There are a few…
★★★★★ The app is now useful again!
Worth the money6%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Have disabled auto update and restored old backup to stay ad free.
★★★★★ Honestly, this app is really good and I enjoy talking to people who have similar interests with me, I just wish that you are aloud to look at profiles you have already seen even if you run out of free profile views.
★★★★★ And for a free app it's actually great.
Easy to use5%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Love it!I recommend this app to everyone !
★★★★★ It's very good, having access to Recon on iOS, easy to use and very straight forward.
★★★★★ The app is intuitive to use, very clean looking, and it makes communication and keeping up with folks viewing your profile and whatnot that much easier.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026
Worse and worse

Just keeps going backwards. Now I don’t even appear online so it is utterly useless. Not a single $ from me ever again.

★★★★★Oct 14, 2026
End of Era

New version a hot mess and not an improvement at all.

★★★★★Oct 8, 2026
Wow

Your app has reached a whole new level of suck, Goodbye, no more $ for you

★★★★★Sep 22, 2026
Block limit!

A block limit at all is ridiculous! But a cap of 50 on a platform with thousands of users is totally unacceptable.

★★★★★Sep 19, 2026
RIP Recon

This used to be a very solid app. Now it feels like every other dating app with limited features and endless roadblocks that make it harder if not impossible to connect with people in the kink community. I genuinely thought Recon cared about building a community and helping more “eclectic” gays find each other but clearly the priority is monetization rather than connection. So disappointing. Don’t bother downloading.

★★★★★Sep 18, 2026
Update lose your account

Updated my app lost my account reset password wouldn't work had to create a new one three months later same thing again.

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App Store ads

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Growth research

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ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

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What's new in 3.0.7

At Recon, our developers have been busy fixing some bugs reported by you, as well as adding some new enhancements and improving performance and stability. Here’s what’s new in this release: ● Manage your photos ○ Create, delete and rename albums ○ Move photos between albums ○ Delete photos with ease ○ Take new photos with your device ○ Review and upload them to an album for other members to view ● See when new Event photos are added - these will appear on your Feed ● Performance improvements for a smoother experience There is more to come.. Thanks for helping us build a better Recon!

Released Dec 18, 2009. Current version shipped Sep 1, 2026.

Store description

WHAT ARE YOU INTO? Recon is the world’s biggest kink and fetish dating app, platform, and online community exclusively for gay, bi, queer, trans and curious men into gear and fetish. Connect with other fetish men, explore your desires, uncover new fetishes and be part of a global fetish community built on shared interests. Recon is mastering the fetish evolution, and whether you’re discovering your first kink or already deep into the scene, you can find more of what you’re into. FIND YOUR TRIBE Meet thousands of men into leather, rubber, pup play, bondage, gear and more. Explore profiles of guys nearby, or in other cities around the world. Find guys who share your interests, see who’s checking out your profile and send them a cruise. Message other people who are part of Recon’s gay fetish network. CONNECT AND EXPLORE Cruise the guys you like, see who checked you out and see who cruised you. Make new friends, add them and follow your favourite kinky profiles. Get alerts on the Home Feed with their latest pics and event plans, and when post-event photos go live. Read from a wide range of member articles (shared personal experiences and a range of kink topics), watch featured interviews, tune in to the Recon Podcast and explore other aspirational content - all designed to inspire, build community, educate and turn you on. Find the fetish events you want to attend, add yourself, see who’s going, and make plans to meet them in person at Recon events worldwide. You can also find deals on fetish gear, accessories and other essential equipment from our advertisers. FIND YOUR FETISH Select your top five interests, from a list of 30 kink and fetish categories, and share them on your profile. Use the Filter feature to fine-tune your search criteria and find guys who share your interests. The Profiles tab helps you find guys online now, nearby, or in other cities around the world. SHOW YOUR FETISH Build a strong profile - add stats and a personalised text description that represents you, and describes what you’re into. Add a main photo, and a selection of images to your profile. Create additional galleries, show off your gear and your kinks, and send “hidden” images privately. GO PREMIUM FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE Unlock unlimited profile views and view all public profile galleries, and gain access to advanced filters to help find exactly what you’re into. RECON - WHAT ARE YOU INTO? Join the world’s largest community of gay, bi, queer, curious, and trans men into gear and fetish. Explore your desires - confidently, safely and consensually. *Only photos in the Main profile Gallery can be viewed by Standard Members. Access to additional galleries requires Premium membership. Notice: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html

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