Scruff did travel mode and events well; Brolo does both, plus AI-moderated profiles and stealth mode — at roughly half the Pro subscription cost.
| Brolo | Scruff | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Pro | €9.99 | $19.99 |
| Real-world group hangouts | Chills (host + join) | Events listings only |
| AI photo moderation | Every photo, automated | Manual reports |
| Travel / stealth abroad | Stealth mode, free | Scruff Venture (paid) |
| Smart filters | 11 filters that learn | Detailed but static |
| Day pass | €1.99 / 24h | No |
Scruff has long been the "serious-relationships and travel" alternative to Grindr — detailed profiles, less hookup-grid energy. Brolo extends that ethos with user-hosted Chills (group hangouts you create, not just listings to browse) and AI-moderated profiles at a lower Pro price point.
Scruff Venture lets you set a location ahead of arrival. Brolo's stealth mode goes further: it hides your photo from other users entirely while you're in a region where being out is dangerous. See how stealth mode works.
Yes. Brolo Pro is €9.99/month, roughly half the cost of Scruff Pro ($19.99/month). Brolo also offers a €1.99 24-hour day pass, which Scruff doesn't.
Scruff Venture lets you set a location ahead of arrival for travel. Brolo's stealth mode goes further and is free: it hides your profile photo from other users entirely while you're in a region where being out is dangerous.
Scruff offers event listings to browse. Brolo has Chills — real-world group hangouts like bar nights or beach days that you can host yourself, not just browse.
See also: full pricing comparison · how Chills work