While Grindr users are required to provide only the scantest of personal information, Blendr users are asked to fill in a survey of their hobbies and interests. 'It could end up in a date, but the main goal is meeting new people.'īoth apps, which are available to download for free from the Apple app store, display photos and basic details of people nearby based on their phone's GPS location. But while that was based on one interest – being gay – this is based on lots of interests,' he told the Guardian. It is similar to Grindr in that it's a community based on interests. But he said the new app was designed as a 'friend-finding engine' rather than purely for sex and dating. Simkhai said he created Blendr after being inundated with requests from straight women who were jealous of their gay friends' ability to use Grindr to meet people nearby. It is very difficult to meet new people who are interested in the same things you are – Blendr will help solve the problem.' 'It's much, much deeper than 'hey, do you want to go on a date?',' said Simkhai.
