# Bears Looking: Gay Dating Chat — Fun with Bears Otters Chubs > Gay dating and social app for bear community and chasers. (iPhone/iPad app by Tasteless Media LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-looking-gay-dating-chat/id6444193866 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tasteless Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610851110) - Category: Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.94/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.4 · 103 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-08-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-looking-gay-dating-chat/id6444193866/reviews.md ## What is Bears Looking? Bears Looking for… CHAT - DATES - FRIENDS - LOVE - EVENTS - CONNECTION Bears Looking is the best app for gay bears, cubs, otters, chubs & chasers to connect and meet. Bears Looking helps you find friends, dates, fun, events, travel tips, and more. • See people nearby based on your location • See Bear Events nearby! • Browse profiles with bigger photos • Chat and share pics • Add tags to share your interests • Filter your search to find what you want • Star your favorites and block others • Report people easily and safely • Submit your own events to our Global Calendar that features all parties, festivals, and Pride in the LGBTQ+ community We are a global community, and Bears Looking is an independent, LGBTQ+ owned and operated company, and we use the app that we build! Bears Looking is free, fast, reliable, and easy to use! We give users a private and secure experience, a friendly and diverse social community that is a safe accepting space, and we are dedicated to protecting our members’ data and improving user experience. Whether you identify as a gay, bi, queer, or trans bear, cub, chub, otter, chaser, muscle, daddy, gainer, feeder, or more, Bears Looking is the best place for all members of the LGBTQ+ Bear community. CONNECT: Browse, chat, and match with people from your neighborhood or around the world. Use powerful search and filters to find exactly who you’re into. See who can host! CHAT: Send and receive private instant messages, pictures, and videos. EXPRESS YOURSELF: Tell us about who you are with a detailed profile description, including hobbies, physical attributes, preferences, safe practices, health status, vaccines, and social media links. GAY BEAR EVENTS: Our gay events calendar caters to all parties, festivals, Pride, and events in the LGBTQ+ community. You can even submit your own! Question? Comments? Concerns? We’re available anytime at https://bearslooking.com/support ABOUT BEARS LOOKING SUBSCRIPTIONS: Bears Looking+ Plus is available for purchase at USD $4.99 per month (or less, depending on region and renewal frequency). This subscription is valid for 30 days, 90 days, or 1 year, depending on the subscription type selected. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the price listed within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off via Settings > App and iTunes Stores > Apple ID > View Apple ID. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Bears Looking Privacy Policy: https://bearslooking.com/privacy-policy/ Bears Looking Terms of Service: https://bearslooking.com/tos Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearslookingofficial Visit us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bearslooking Or on the web: https://bearslooking.com ## Key features - Connect with gay bears and chasers - See people nearby and events - Browse profiles with photos - Chat and share pictures - Filter search for preferences - Submit and find LGBTQ+ events ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Bears Looking Plans | $4.99 | per month | | Bears Looking Plus+ 6 months | $26.99 | per 6 months | | Bears Looking Plus+ 12 months | $47.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Sponsored message: 5 Miles | $4.99 | one-time | | Sponsored message: 10 Miles | $9.99 | one-time | | Sponsored message: 20 Miles | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-looking-gay-dating-chat/id6444193866/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Hello *2025-12-21, version 3.2* Is this app working? ### 1/5 — Dissapointing *2025-09-28, version 3.2* Was excited to see an app by the community for the community, but this was just dissapointing. I've tried this app out three times now. Had issues with the app not working, tried upgrading and features didn't work, trying to choose a filter crashes the app. I recently saw that the creator was still posting on tiktok like this app was still go ng, but when I went to check it out again, there was literally no one left and profiles hadn't been touched in several months. Could have been super cool and hope it can be fixed in the future. ### 5/5 — 10/10 Compared to other apps on market. *2025-05-07, version 3.0* Way less ads, better flow of communication between guys, never had an app that feels more inclusive and enjoyable of an experience overall! ### 1/5 — Paid for upgrade nothing was upgraded *2025-04-12, version 3.0* When you pay for the upgrade you get all the features they list. I paid for the upgrade but did not get any of the listed features. I want a refund. ### 5/5 — Game changer! *2025-04-07, version 3.0* Love this new option! Great to have a queer owned and operated alternative to the other apps out there! Some cool features too!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-08-17, version 2.7* After completing the profile setup, 100% displayed, a pop-up states I must choose my communities from the list, which I did 3 times, completed the people again and nope. Deleting the app, please delete my data. ### 1/5 — Malfunction *2024-07-27, version 2.3.3* The issue with the code was fixed and yes I was willing to give you another try. Now at the end it asks me to choose a proper tag. I had already selected 3 tags. My profile set up was 100%. I went back to see the tags and they were selected, then following the steps forward again it had deleted everything else. No thank you! ### 2/5 — City ??? *2024-07-04, version 2.3.3* Downloaded app- setting up profile. Typed in my CITY. Typed in my city, my former city, and many cities. Keeps prompting me to “CHOOSE LOCATION” Deleted app & reinstalled. Still-no luck. 😫 ### 1/5 — Trash *2024-05-13, version 2.3.3* Trash! Could not even get past set up. Asked you to enter a city and then freezes. ### 1/5 — App cashes when you enter your city information. *2024-01-14, version 2.3.1* Cannot make a choice if it crashes every time. I reloaded the app twice with same results. ## Frequently asked questions about Bears Looking ### What is Bears Looking? Bears Looking is a social networking and dating application designed for the gay bear community, including cubs, otters, chubs, and their admirers. It facilitates connections for chat, dates, friendships, and discovering LGBTQ+ events. ### What are the key features of Bears Looking? Key features include seeing users nearby based on location, browsing profiles with larger photos, instant messaging with photo and video sharing, event listings and submissions for parties and festivals, and advanced search filters to find specific preferences. ### Is Bears Looking free to use? The app offers a free version for basic usage. For enhanced features and benefits, a premium subscription called Bears Looking+ Plus is available for purchase on a monthly, 90-day, or yearly basis. ### What kind of events can I find or submit? The app features a global calendar for gay bear events, including parties, festivals, and Pride celebrations within the LGBTQ+ community. Users can also submit their own events to be listed on the calendar. ### Who is the target audience for Bears Looking? The app is intended for gay, bi, queer, or trans individuals who identify as bears, cubs, otters, chubs, or chasers, and are looking to connect with others in the LGBTQ+ bear community. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2025-07-15 Bug Fixing ### 3.1 — 2025-07-09 Updated Screens ### 3.0 — 2024-11-21 Bug fixing ### 2.9 — 2024-10-11 Bug fixing ### 2.8 — 2024-10-04 Bug fixing ## Apps similar to Bears Looking | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grindr-gay-dating-and-chat/id319881193) | 4.5 (382,480) | Free | Social Networking | | [HeeSay:Blued Gay Chat & Dating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heesayblued-gay-chat-and-dating/id1090274263) | 3.9 (3,860) | Free | Social Networking | | [SCRUFF - Gay Dating & Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scruff-gay-dating-and-chat/id380015247) | 4.4 (25,361) | Free | Social Networking | | [Jack’d - Gay chat & dating](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jackd-gay-chat-and-dating/id350426804) | 3.4 (4,147) | Free | Social Networking | | [Wapo: Gay Dating App for Men](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wapo-gay-dating-app-for-men/id964162797) | 4.4 (803) | Free | Social Networking | | [Hornet - Gay Dating & Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hornet-gay-dating-and-chat/id462678375) | 3.3 (1,751) | Free | Social Networking | --- *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 2026-06-10.*