Everything the free account does, and what you get if you want more
The short version: the free account is a real account. The paid tiers buy you speed and visibility, not permission.
See who’s near youWhat do you get on Grounded?
A full profile, every member, daily matches and messaging, all free. VIP lifts the daily message limit and unlocks search. VIP+ adds visibility.
Grounded runs on desktop, as an installable web app on any phone, and as native apps on iPhone and Android. It is the same account everywhere, so nothing is stranded on one device.
| Feature | Classic | VIP | VIP+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free profile and photos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browse every member | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily match suggestions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Posts, comments, polls and quizzes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A set number of messages each day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Read and reply to VIP messages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free ID verification | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin profile validation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Badges: Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob, Most Popular | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited messaging | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced search filters | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive chat rooms | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private group chats, up to 50 people | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rewind your swipes | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| See everyone who likes you | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority comment placement | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive matches | – | – | ✓ |
| Top of every match stack | – | – | ✓ |
| Boosted profile visibility | – | – | ✓ |
| Priority placement on messages and likes | – | – | ✓ |
| Super Match add-on | – | – | ✓ |
Badges you earn rather than buy
Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob and Most Popular are earned by turning up and behaving well. They tell someone looking at your profile that you are real, active and worth answering.
Free ID verification puts the Verified badge on any account, whatever you pay.
What people ask about the tiers
What can I do without paying?
Build a full profile, browse every member, get daily matches, post and comment, verify your ID free, and send a set number of messages a day. You can also read and reply to anything a VIP member sends you.
What does the matching use?
Age and distance, how recently and often someone is active, the kind of relationship they want, lifestyle habits like drinking and smoking, religious and moral compatibility, and specific interests down to individual sports and hobbies.
What is a Super Match?
A highlighted message in a distinctive colour that lands at the top of the recipient's inbox and is always seen first, with your profile shown before any other. It is a purchasable add-on for VIP+ members.
Can I use Grounded on my phone?
Yes. There are native iOS and Android apps, plus an installable web app that works on any phone browser, and the full site on desktop.
See it for yourself
The free account is not a trial. Join, look round, and decide about VIP later.
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