# Shuggr vs WhosHere Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Shuggr at 4.3 against WhosHere Plus's 3.6. Shuggr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 140). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and WhosHere Plus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shuggr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuggr has 3.5K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Shuggr's written reviews are positive against 41% of WhosHere Plus's.

Shuggr ships an update every 5 weeks, WhosHere Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuggr | WhosHere Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuggr/id1071300251/reviews)** | [3.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoshere-plus/id1617635990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shuggr Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814002134) | [WhosHere, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284973019) |

## 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


### WhosHere Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoshere-plus/id1617635990)

Connect with people for dating, friendships, or casual fun. This app focuses on initiating conversations before matches, building on a long history of helping users find love and companionship.

**Highlights:** Chat before matching, Social networking, Dating, Friend finding, Profile creation, Proximity and age filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Love Finder | $39.99 | per month |
| 6 Months of Love Finder | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year of Love Finder | $169.99 | per year |
| One Boost | $11.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 3 Pack | $32.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 5 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuggr free?

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

### Is WhosHere Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shuggr or WhosHere Plus?

Shuggr is rated higher. Shuggr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while WhosHere Plus averages 3.6 from 140 ratings.

### Do Shuggr or WhosHere Plus have ads?

WhosHere Plus shows ads; Shuggr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shuggr or WhosHere Plus?

Shuggr ships an update every 5 weeks, and WhosHere Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Shuggr was updated on September 24, 2026 and WhosHere Plus on September 24, 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.*