Grindr 1.7.4 was built before GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California). The old code does not support modern privacy requests. If a hacker accesses your data, you have zero legal recourse because you are using a stolen, modified version of the app.
Why can’t you just download 1.7.4 today and rule the world? Because Grindr’s API is a graveyard. When you log in with that vintage IPA, the servers return a polite but firm error: “Version too old.” The app tries to load, sees a modem-era data structure, and crashes.
Many internet searches for "Grindr Xtra IPA" are driven by the misconception that downloading a specific premium IPA file will grant free access to paid features. How IPA Files Are Typically Installed (Sideloading)