# W | Bear vs Little Monsters

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | Little Monsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews)** | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-monsters/id1201501007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [Honeycommb LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752233090) |

## What reviewers say

### W | Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great community
- 📷 Visually appealing interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💰 Worthwhile subscription
- 🐻 Specific to bears/chasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-subscribers
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-monsters/id1201501007)

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.

**Highlights:** Fan community, Creative sharing, Art and inspiration, Acceptance and respect, Fan-driven content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love for Lady Gaga and community
- 👍 Great place for fans
- 😍 Exclusive content
- 🤩 Magnificent fan realm
- ✨ Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐌 App is slow
- 📉 Not popular enough
- 🤔 Interface needs update
- 🎨 Visually unappealing

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Black screen on launch
- Cannot sign on/login
- Password reset issues
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W | Bear free?

W | Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Little Monsters free?

Little Monsters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, W | Bear or Little Monsters?

W | Bear is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Little Monsters averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do W | Bear or Little Monsters have ads?

Neither W | Bear nor Little Monsters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, W | Bear or Little Monsters?

W | Bear ships an update monthly, and Little Monsters monthly. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on November 2, 2026 and Little Monsters on November 2, 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.*