Comparison

W | Bear vs Shoution

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Shoution

Features
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The Shoution app is the app of Shoution, the social network of Lienion. Shoution is not just a social network, it is a dedicated social network for your company, institution, administration or organisation. Shoution combines the flexibility and easiness of use of common social networks with the requirements and demands of a professional environment like e.g. confidentiality, control, asset protection, access rights, ...

Screenshots

W | Bear4 screens
Shoution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoution at none against W | Bear's 3. Shoution also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). W | Bear's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Shoution asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, Shoution every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
W | Bear versus Shoution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterW | BearShoution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DevelopergNetLabs, Inc.Infanion

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

Shoution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

W | Bear

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$12.991 Month
  • 3 Months$28.993 Months
  • 1 Year$79.991 Year
None

Shoution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is W | Bear free?
W | Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shoution free?
Shoution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do W | Bear or Shoution have ads?
Neither W | Bear nor Shoution shows ads.
Which is updated more often, W | Bear or Shoution?
W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, and Shoution every 8 months. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shoution on October 14, 2026.

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