Top Gay iPhone Apps

Gay Apps For iPhone 3Gs and iPod Touch

Apple has cause to celebrate this summer with the one-year anniversary of its extremely popular apps store and the one billionth application download. The past year of app mania for both the iPhone and iPod Touch is reminiscent of 1930s General Motors strategy of building "a car for every purse and purpose."

Apple's app store is far from seeing the fate of General Motors, but third party developers–mostly fueled by high profit margins–are scurrying to offer a melting pot of applications from free social media programs to reference apps upwards of $39.99. Some developers are even targeting niche markets like gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender iPhone and iPod Touch users.

To help you navigate your way through the thousands of iPhone and iPod touch apps, here is a list of the top gay apps:

1. Gay History Project
   Release Date: June 23, 2009
   Price*: $2.99
   This app includes over 150 LGBT historical events, places and influential people. Users can also share personal stories in the app forum.


2. MyGayGo
   Release Date: March 21, 2009
   Price*: $2.99
   This directory features over 25,000 LGBT-friendly businesses from hair salons to hotels and LGBT support services. Businesses are listed based on your current location.


3. Grindr
   Release Date: July 8, 2009
   Price*: Free (with ads); $2.99/month (ad free)
   Find a date on the go with this free location-based app. No logins are necessary. Just upload a picture, profile details and find men in your area.


4. Gay Quotes
   Release Date: May 29, 2009
   Price*: $1.99
   A tap or shake puts inspirational to witty quotes from notable LGBT people at your fingertips. Show off your LGBT history skills or pass the time with quotes atop historical and landmark images.


5. GayInternetRadioLive (G.I.R.L)
   Release Date: March 17, 2009
   Price*: Free
   Get a 24 hour live dance music and remix stream over your 3G network. Quality options include 128k and 64k.


6. GayCities
   Release Date: February 9, 2009
   Price*: Free
   Find LBGT-friendly restaurants, beaches, and bars in your area. This location-based guide also features pin-drop mapping.

*Prices as of July 12, 2009