The PlanetRomeo alternative built for 2026.
PlanetRomeo (now ROMEO) has been around since 2002. Bromo brings the European-community ethos forward — AI-moderated profiles, Chills group hangouts, stealth mode for hostile regions, and a modern mobile-first UI.
| Bromo | PlanetRomeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Premium | €9.99 | €8.99 PLUS |
| Founded | 2026 (Amsterdam) | 2002 (Berlin) |
| AI photo moderation | Every photo | Manual moderation |
| Real-world group hangouts | Chills | No |
| Stealth mode | Server-side, free | GPS hiding (PLUS) |
| Languages at launch | 16 | Multiple, added over years |
| Native mobile UI | React Native, modern | Long-running app, dated UI |
Why people search "PlanetRomeo alternative"
ROMEO has loyal users in Europe — particularly travellers — but the app has aged. The interface feels rooted in an earlier mobile era; the moderation pipeline is largely manual; the social layer hasn't kept up with what newer apps offer. Bromo is the European-built spiritual successor — same community-first values, modern infrastructure.
Bromo is operated from Amsterdam under GDPR with no Match Group affiliation, no Grindr LLC affiliation, no live-streaming subsidiary. Independent gay dating, built right.