# BARQ! — The next-gen app for furries

> Social networking app for furries to connect and find events. (iPhone/iPad app by BARQ!.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BARQ!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816416771)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 298 App Store ratings · 277 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.8 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews.md

## What is BARQ!?

Join barq, the next generation social app for furries! Find furries around you, join communities and attend meetups, events and conventions. barq is currently in active development and our user base and feature set is growing constantly.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms and Conditions: https://barq.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://barq.app/privacy

## Key features

- Connect with local furries
- Join communities
- Discover meetups and events
- Attend conventions
- Growing feature set

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Supporter | $54.99 | per year |
| Diamond Supporter | $274.99 | per year |
| Gold Supporter | $109.99 | per year |
| Silver Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Diamond Supporter | $24.99 | per month |


## What do users think of BARQ!?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🤝 Found local furry friends
- 💕 Met partner through the app
- 👍 Good app design
- 🔍 Able to find nearby furries
- 🎨 Customizable profile

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
- 🔇 Notification issues
- 🚫 Accounts getting deleted/banned
- 🔒 Unsafe login methods
- 🚫 Allows problematic content/users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login/sign-up issues
- Profiles not loading
- Inability to change settings
- Disappearing accounts
- Broken image uploads

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete chats
- Custom sexuality options
- Improved moderation and safety features
- Better notification system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 277)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sussy

*2026-08-26*

BARQ wrote a statement defending babyfurs on X. I thought it would be more like the Nextdoor app but for furries … instead it just comes off as more of a dating/hookup app because you can display your sexuality and kinks and filter by gender and sexuality when looking for other furries near you. Babyfurs and other questionable kinks can exist there but the. other groups that maybe hold to conservative political views get targeted… I feel like one is much worse than the other but that’s just my opinion cause I no longer want anything to do with this app.

### 1/5 — Account banned for helping someone set up theirs

*2026-08-24*

Very disappointing experience with BARQ. I had an existing account and simply helped my girlfriend set up her own account. Her accounts were immediately banned after setup, and somehow my account ended up banned as well.

I spent several days going back and forth with support trying to get my account restored. I was eventually told that my account cannot be unbanned until all three of her banned accounts are gone, and they asked whether I have access to the email addresses associated with them. I don’t.

I understand having systems in place to prevent abuse, but legitimate users shouldn’t lose their accounts because they helped someone else with setup and then be given a resolution they can’t reasonably complete.

After this experience, I’ve deleted BARQ and won’t be using it anymore.

### 1/5 — Privacy

*2026-08-06, version 2.14.1*

I don’t often write reviews, however, I e been with this app since day 1, Howlr before it, as others have mentioned, it’s a buggy mess, DMs are so unreliable literally everyone just recommends using telegram, been like that since launch.

The app also enables bad individuals who scam and lie, and won’t do anything to their accounts, even if that person you trusted into your home takes photos and posts them on the app without permission, they will not remove the image despite you being the owner.

I’ve literally had images removed with ease on twitter / X even from Hollywood actors who used my content without permission.

But these guys, nope, so, went over their heads and reported all this to Apple themselves.

I honestly hope your app fails.

### 1/5 — Bro what’s going on

*2026-08-02, version 2.14.1*

It’s been 3 days and I still haven’t gotten approved, I told my friend about it and he got in as soon as he made his. I got no idea what’s going on, I have everything that they asked to put and more. Like dawg do it job better

### 3/5 — Good concept, Bad execution

*2026-07-31*

A lot of quality-of-life improvements are still needed. Message notifications are practically nonexistent, and the app overall feels underdeveloped, with bugs that can be frustrating to users.

I really love the concept, though, and I hope to increase my rating in the future as the app improves. It has the potential to be a great way to build a strong community.

### 1/5 — App supports “babyfurs” and zoophiles

*2026-07-30, version 2.14.1*

Do NOT download. Creator of app supports “babyfurs”
and zoophiles (a babyfur is a abdl furry) and abdl is people who enjoy baby stuff like sexually so like ageplay

### 1/5 — Company Supports baby furs

*2026-07-22*

Absolutely never coming back

### 1/5 — uh

*2026-07-18, version 2.14.1*

cool idea, but overrun with creepy old dudes and … more creepy old dudes.

### 1/5 — Moderation

*2026-07-16, version 2.14.1*

Very bery poor

### 5/5 — Great, but people

*2026-07-07*

People are a little weird, but that’s not the app.

## Frequently asked questions about BARQ!

### What is BARQ!?

BARQ! is a social networking application specifically designed for the furry community. It aims to help users find other furries in their vicinity, join relevant communities, and discover local meetups, events, and conventions.

### What are the main features of BARQ!?

Key features include the ability to find furries near you, join interest-based communities, and get information about upcoming meetups, events, and conventions. The app is also under active development, meaning its feature set is constantly expanding.

### Is BARQ! free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, indicating that some features or content may be available for an additional cost.

### Who is BARQ! for?

BARQ! is intended for members of the furry fandom who are looking for a dedicated platform to connect with like-minded individuals, organize or find local gatherings, and stay informed about furry-related events and conventions.

### What kind of events can I find on BARQ!?

You can discover a variety of events within the furry community, including local meetups, larger organized events, and major conventions. The app facilitates finding and participating in these gatherings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15.1 — 2026-08-30

* Fix problems with uploading profile images
* Fix problems with editing event info
* Improved news item comment formatting

### 2.15.0 — 2026-08-28

Update 2.15 adds improved event search, commenting on news items, a local/traveling filter for profiles and many other small improvements!

### 2.14.1 — 2026-07-02

Update 2.14.1 adds many improvements to the reputation system, registration and account approval. This update is also packed with speed improvements so hopefully BARQ runs much faster now!

### 2.14.0 — 2026-06-06

Nearby profiles improvements! Users with an approximate location will now show up with distance ranges to account for the uncertainty in the precision of their location! Also improved the location preferences in the settings.

### 2.13.0 — 2026-05-04

We're a non-profit by furries, for furries. Everything here is kept alive and ad-free thanks to our awesome supporters! This update introduces a dedicated page where we put our long-term supporters in the spotlight, where we show the newest supporters and where we highlight the team members who help keep the platform going.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*