Short answer: Heated Affairs is free to join and browse, but you need a paid Gold membership to message people. According to DatingScout's pricing check (updated Sep 20, 2026), Gold runs $24.95 for one month, $62.85 for three months or $179.40 for twelve, with separate credits for extras. The yearly plan works out to $14.95 a month. Read the cancellation steps below before you pay, because auto-renew is on by default.
Heated Affairs pricing at a glance
| Plan | Per month | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gold, 1 month | $24.95 | $24.95 |
| Gold, 3 months | $20.95 | $62.85 |
| Gold, 12 months | $14.95 | $179.40 |
| 200 credits | - | $3.00 |
| 500 credits | - | $6.00 |
| 1,000 credits | - | $10.00 |
Source: DatingScout's Heated Affairs review, costs last updated Sep 20, 2026, read Oct 13, 2026. These are DatingScout's figures, not our own checkout. Prices change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
What the math says
Twelve months at $179.40 is $14.95 a month. One month at $24.95, repeated for a year, would be $299.40. The yearly plan is therefore about $120 cheaper, a 40% discount, but only if you actually stay a full year. Since a free account lets you browse and watch live shows but not send direct messages (per DatingScout), most people should buy the one-month plan first and only commit to a longer one if the local pool looks active. Our Heated Affairs review covers the pool and the 70/30 gender split.
What you get free and what Gold adds
DatingScout lists these as free: editing your profile, uploading photos and videos, a 200-member Hotlist, the instant messenger and watching live model shows. Gold adds full profiles, full-size photos and videos, advanced search, a 1,000-member Hotlist, direct messages, friend requests and flirts, contest votes and the Sex Academy. Extras such as search highlight, adult movies and private chat rooms are paid separately, and credits are the site's currency for live cam interaction.
How to cancel Heated Affairs
DatingScout describes cancelling as turning off auto-renew. Log in, hover over "My Stuff", click "My Account", open "Manage My Accounts", then "Billing History & Credit Card Info", and switch the product status to "Off". A few points from the same source:
- Uninstalling the app does not cancel the subscription.
- Auto-renew is on by default, and the notice period for opting out is one day.
- Subscriptions renew at the non-discounted price after the term ends, except yearly memberships.
- Credits do not expire.
- DatingScout lists a 3-day window to ask for a refund, and says you will usually get the full amount back. That is a third-party summary, so check the official terms.
Turn auto-renew off on the day you sign up. You keep access until the paid term ends, and it removes the risk of forgetting.
If the price feels high
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FAQ
How much does Heated Affairs cost?
Per DatingScout, Gold is $24.95 for one month, $62.85 for three months and $179.40 for twelve. Credits cost $3 for 200, $6 for 500 and $10 for 1,000.
Can you use Heated Affairs for free?
You can join and browse for free, but DatingScout says only premium members can send direct messages.
Does Heated Affairs auto-renew?
Yes, per DatingScout. Switch it off under Billing History and Credit Card Info in your account.
Can you get a refund?
DatingScout lists a 3-day refund window. We did not test the refund process ourselves, so confirm the terms on the official site.
Source: DatingScout, Heated Affairs review, read Oct 13, 2026.