Scruff owner Perry Street Software bought Growlr and is planning a new design and features, but is eliminating live streaming.
Thousands of users accused the gay dating app of sharing sensitive personal information -- including HIV statuses -- with advertisers.
Communications officials say the move is part of a broader effort to curb LGBTQ visibility in the Muslim-majority nation.
Florida authorities have arrested more than 60 people in a drug sting using Grindr and other gay dating apps.