Someone you'd like to meet, right nearby.
Matching × Timeline
WOLFS combines matching and a timeline for gay and bi men. Find people nearby by approximate distance, connect with Likes and messages, and read their posts before you say hi. For friends, drinking buddies, dates, or a partner.
News and updates are posted on our official X @wolfs_apps(opens in a new tab).
For men 18 or older in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Connect with someone nearby,
right in the app.
Distances are approximate, like "About 300 m."
Say hi with a Like or a message.
What you can do
Matching × Timeline
Connect through Likes, Visitors, and messages, and read posts on the timeline. Get to know someone from their posts before you say hi.
Nearby
See people near you with an approximate distance, like "About 3 km." Filter by online status, age, body type, height, and weight (free).
Wolf / Rabbit
Pick your Side when you sign up. Its icon shows on your profile, Nearby, and posts. There is no fixed meaning — just choose the one that feels right.
Likes and Visitors
See who liked you and who viewed your profile.
Chat
Send one-on-one messages and photos.
Posts and Timeline
Share up to 300 characters and 4 photos, and choose who sees each post. Posts are not published on the web.
Made in Japan
WOLFS is developed and operated by L.PRISM Inc. (株式会社L.PRISM) in Tokyo, Japan.
Safety and privacy
All privacy and safety features are free.
Location privacy
- Others see only an approximate distance. Your exact location is never sent to other users.
- Locations are rounded to about 100 m when stored, and distances are calculated from a slightly shifted position.
- Turn off close distances, hide your distance, or hide yourself from Nearby at any time.
Safety
- People under 18 cannot register. Accounts suspected of being under 18 are suspended until age is verified with an official ID.
- Profile and post photos are shown after an automatic check (and a review by the WOLFS Team when needed). Messages with prohibited words are not delivered.
- Block or report anyone from their profile, posts, or chat. The WOLFS Team reviews reports every day, including weekends and holidays.
Meeting for the first time
- Choose a busy place and tell someone you trust.
- Our safety guide (in Japanese) also lists helplines in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand: Safety guide.
How to start
Get the app on the App Store or Google Play and start in three steps. Signing up is free.
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Sign up with your phone number
Registration requires SMS verification with a Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Thailand mobile number (app version 1.3 or later; Thailand numbers: 1.3.1 or later). Your phone number is never shown to other users.
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Create your profile
Enter your date of birth (18 or older only), choose Wolf or Rabbit, and add a nickname, at least one photo, your height and weight, and what you're looking for. You can change them later.
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Connect with people nearby
Allow location access to see people nearby with an approximate distance. Send a Like or a message to someone you'd like to know.
Photos are shown to others after they are checked.
Free to use
Signing up and most features are free. WOLFS Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription with extra features. Some discounts and campaigns are available in Japan only.
All privacy and safety features are free.
FAQ
What is WOLFS?
A matching and timeline app for gay and bi men 18 or older — for friends, drinking buddies, dates, or a partner. It has Nearby, Likes, Visitors, messages, and posts with a timeline. WOLFS is available in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Is it free?
Yes. Signing up and most features are free, and all privacy and safety features are free. WOLFS Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription with extra features.
Can other people see my location?
No. Others see only an approximate distance, like "About 3 km." Your exact location is never sent to other users. Locations are rounded to about 100 m when stored, and distances are calculated from a slightly shifted position.
You can turn off close distances, hide your distance, or hide yourself from Nearby at any time (free).
Can other people see my phone number?
No. Your phone number is used for SMS verification and login, and is never shown to other users.
Can I use WOLFS if I'm under 18?
No. WOLFS is for men 18 or older only, and people under 18 cannot register. Accounts suspected of being under 18 are suspended until age is verified with an official ID. If you think someone is under 18, please report them in the app.
Which phones and phone numbers can I use?
iPhone with iOS 16.4 or later (iPad is not supported) and Android smartphones with Android 7.0 or later. Registration requires SMS verification with a Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Thailand mobile number (app version 1.3 or later; Thailand numbers: 1.3.1 or later).
What are Wolf and Rabbit?
Your Side, which you pick when you sign up. Its icon shows on your profile, Nearby, and posts. There is no fixed meaning — just choose the one that feels right. You can change it later in your profile (after a change, you can't change it again for 30 days).
What can I do if someone bothers me?
Block or report them from their profile, posts, or chat. They are not notified when you block them, and they won't know that you reported them. The WOLFS Team reviews reports every day, including weekends and holidays.
Where can I get the app?
WOLFS is available on the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android).
News
App releases, outages, and maintenance are announced on our official X.
Contact
WOLFS is developed and operated by L.PRISM Inc. (株式会社L.PRISM), Tokyo, Japan. Contact: support@wolfs.jp.
The Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Safety guide on this website are in Japanese.