GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You

GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You

Meet, Date, and Chat

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 25, 2010
  • April 15, 2026
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About

Connect with Bears and Bear Chasers globally. This app facilitates meeting new people, dating, and chatting through instant messages, video calls, and photo sharing. Discover local and international events, bars, and runs.

Meet Bears and Bear Chasers
Global community
Instant messaging
Live video calls
Event listings (Bear Runs, Bars)
Photo and video sharing
Check-in features
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What's New in GROWLR

16.48.0

April 15, 2026

- Bug fixes and performance optimizations

Subscription plans

GROWLr PRO Membership

Become a PRO member and enjoy: 100 More "Nearby" Bears 100 More "Online" Bears 100 More Bears in Galleries 100 More Favorites 100 More Blocks Ad-Free Browsing

AU$46.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$4.99

SHOUT! (5 Miles)

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Charts

Top Grossing

This app dropped -2 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Terrible user experience

Registration process is moronic and agains any standard practice of checking if you have correct email or password. It uses single entry “box”, so if you accidentally made mistake you would never know. For some reason password suggested and stored by “passwords” app do not work( details captured during registration do not match login process later on). So if you log off for the app you won’t be able to log in unless you magically remembered the random generated passwords. “Forgot password “ option doesn’t work. Email with reset link is never sent. Not to inbox not to spam. Contacting support resulted in template pointless instructions that didn’t worked in the first place.
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GROWLr is garbage

They own the bots and use them to cause you to justify paying for a subscription in order to block all of them. It’s obvious when an oomf from another platform messages you and their stats are wrong, location is off, and all they say is “Hi”. Reporting does nothing and they designed it that way. It should be investigated.
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Someone flashed me within 5 minutes

Within 5 minutes of using this app someone undid their pants and presented their cock without letting me know. All I have to say is

App Function

This app needs to be fixed. Every time I get a new message I have to hard close the app and re open it to see the new message. Also you don’t need to ask me every time I open the app if I want to upgrade it’s really not worth the upgrade

Average meeting app

Being a bear, I used to love and even pay for Growlr, but the app has lousy technology and functionality compared to its competition and has shed so many users that finding guys nearby is a constant challenge. Guys show as still online when they got off the app hours or even a day earlier. And the little red notification badge for iOS iPhones only clears about 1/3 of the time even after a message has been read. I already let my paid subscription expire and will continue to fly free unless this app is improved. Allowing the local grid to keep scrolling instead of stopping after a certain point would also help a lot. Fix this mess ASAP!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Messages not delivering or disappearing

Bug

Notification issues and inconsistencies

Bug

Crashes when switching between apps

Bug

Profile photo upload problems

Bug

Incorrect distance/location display

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to send multiple photos at once

Feature

Better message syncing across devices

Feature

Improved location tracking and nearby user display

Feature

More granular profile customization options

Feature

Enhanced moderation and spam/bot detection

Feature

FAQ

What is GROWLR?

GROWLR is a social networking application designed for gay men who identify as Bears and for those who are attracted to Bears (Bear Chasers). It allows users to connect, chat, and meet people within this specific community globally.

What are the key features of GROWLR?

Key features include meeting other Bears and Bear Chasers, instant private messaging, live video calls, photo and video sharing, and an events section with listings for Bear Runs and Bear Bars. It also offers check-in features and notes.

Is GROWLR free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core features for connecting and chatting. However, it also offers a 'GROWLR PRO' membership with subscription options for enhanced features, which can be purchased within the app.

Who can use GROWLR?

GROWLR is exclusively for males aged 18 years or older. The app focuses on connecting gay men within the Bear community and those who appreciate them.

How can I find events or places to meet people?

GROWLR features an Events section that provides up-to-date listings for Bear Runs and Bear Bars. This section helps users discover gatherings and venues relevant to the Bear community, both locally and internationally.