W | Bear vs Little Monsters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W | Bear
This social networking app connects individuals within the gay bear community. Build meaningful relationships, share your life through photos and videos, and discover local and global events. It's an inclusive space for diverse identities to connect and celebrate.
- Connect with users nearby or globally
- Explore profiles with shared interests
- Share photos and videos
- Discover local and global events
- Inclusive community for diverse identities
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
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Discover W | Bear, the social networking app designed by bears, for the gay bear community. Build meaningful connections, share your world, chat with friends, and explore events – all in one inclusive space. Meet & Connect • Find friendly faces nearby or around the world. • Explore profiles with shared interests and values. • Start conversations and build lasting connections. Share & Explore • Share photos and videos that reflect who you are. • Interact with posts by liking and commenting. • Use tags to connect with others who share your identity and interests. Stay in the Loop • Discover local and global bear events – from casual meetups to big celebrations. • Find out who’s attending and connect before the fun begins. Celebrate Diversity • However you identify – bear, cub, otter, chaser, or beyond – you’re welcome here. • Be part of a community rooted in friendship, authenticity, and mutual respect. Easy to Use • Create your profile in minutes. • Navigate smoothly with intuitive tools and design. • Continue conversations across devices without missing a beat. W | Bear is free to download and open to individuals 18 and older. Premium subscriptions are available for an enhanced experience. W | Bear Terms of Service: http://wnet.lgbt/tos.html W | Bear EULA: http://wnet.lgbt/eula.html Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Little Monsters
A dedicated online space for fans of a popular artist to connect, share their creativity, and inspire one another. It fosters a community built on art, acceptance, and self-expression.
- Fan community
- Creative sharing
- Art and inspiration
- Acceptance and respect
- Fan-driven content
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Welcome home, Little Monsters. This is for us. All of us. Little Monsters is a place for all fans of Lady Gaga to gather, create, and to inspire. Share your passion and creativity in a community full of art, acceptance, monsters, and Gaga. Remember to be brave, be kind, be respectful and most importantly... be yourself! Terms Of Service: https://littlemonsters.honeycommb.com/terms_of_service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Little Monsters at none against W | Bear's 3. Little Monsters also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 97). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Little Monsters asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for W | Bear against 4.4 for Little Monsters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.6K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of W | Bear's written reviews are positive against 64% of Little Monsters's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | W | Bear | Little Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better | 4.4 (97 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 97 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | gNetLabs, Inc. | Honeycommb LLC |
Customer experience
W | Bear
Little Monsters
User reviews
W | Bear
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Great community
- 📷 Visually appealing interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💰 Worthwhile subscription
- 🐻 Specific to bears/chasers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-subscribers
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes
Little Monsters
From 97 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ❤️ Love for Lady Gaga and community
- 👍 Great place for fans
- 😍 Exclusive content
- 🤩 Magnificent fan realm
- ✨ Supportive community
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐌 App is slow
- 📉 Not popular enough
- 🤔 Interface needs update
- 🎨 Visually unappealing
Bugs and requests
W | Bear
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when switching between profiles
- Inability to delete account or photos
- Inconsistent behavior when blocking users
- Photos not showing up in global feeds
- Login issues and account lockouts
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to manage private album access
- Improved notification management
- Dark mode option
- Better photo/video upload and editing tools
- In-app support and feedback channels
Little Monsters
Reported bugs
10 issues- App does not work
- Black screen on launch
- Cannot sign on/login
- Password reset issues
- App crashes
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- App won't load
- Incorrect display after update
- Excessive notifications
- App is unresponsive
- App freezes
Requested features
12 requests- Update app for current aesthetic
- Monster Stories for daily updates
- Ability to post photo compilations/collages
- Basic photo editing tools
- Bring back original Gaga emojis
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- In-app music streaming with visualizers
- Embedded YouTube videos categorized by era
- Drafts for posts/comments
- Wall of Fame for previous features
- Main page for popular/recent posts
- Ability to follow tags
- Access to liked posts
In-app purchases
W | Bear
- 1 Month$12.991 Month
- 3 Months$28.993 Months
- 1 Year$79.991 Year
Little Monsters
No in-app purchases
