# Shuggr vs Bridge(ブリッジ)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shuggr at 3.5K against Bridge(ブリッジ)'s 3. Shuggr also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 22%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Bridge(ブリッジ) sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Shuggr against 4.3 for Bridge(ブリッジ). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuggr has 3.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Shuggr's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bridge(ブリッジ)'s.

Shuggr ships an update every 5 weeks, Bridge(ブリッジ) monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuggr | Bridge(ブリッジ) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuggr/id1071300251/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge/id1073023067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shuggr Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814002134) | [xxx Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003310826) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuggr/id1071300251)

Connect with gay men in your area through a social networking platform. Browse profiles, see who's viewed your profile, and communicate with built-in translation. Enhance your experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Browse unlimited profiles, See profile visitors, Auto-translate chat messages, Automatic location updates, Premium features available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shuggr Plus - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Shuggr Plus - Trial + 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Shuggr Plus - 6 Months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Shuggr Plus - 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Excellent for LGBTQ+ community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with account creation and login
- Reported photos being wrongly flagged and deleted

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete sent messages
- More robust search and filtering options
- Improved moderation to remove underage users


### Bridge(ブリッジ)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge/id1073023067)

A dating app for gay men seeking serious relationships. It focuses on detailed matching criteria and robust privacy features, including age verification and a 24-hour monitoring system. The platform aims to provide a safe and secure environment for finding a life partner.

**Highlights:** Serious relationship focus, Detailed matching criteria, Extensive member base, Privacy protection (Privacy Mark certified), 24-hour monitoring, Age verification required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム会員 | $8.49 | per month |
| プレミアム会員 | $19.99 | per month |
| 有料会員 | $45.99 | per month |
| 有料会員 | $109.99 | per 3 months |
| 有料会員 | $189.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuggr free?

Shuggr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bridge(ブリッジ) free?

Bridge(ブリッジ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shuggr or Bridge(ブリッジ)?

Bridge(ブリッジ) is rated higher. Shuggr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Bridge(ブリッジ) averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shuggr or Bridge(ブリッジ) have ads?

Neither Shuggr nor Bridge(ブリッジ) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shuggr or Bridge(ブリッジ)?

Shuggr ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bridge(ブリッジ) monthly. Most recently, Shuggr was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bridge(ブリッジ) on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*