# W | Bear vs Switched

The clearest difference is ratings volume: W | Bear at 2.5K against Switched's 23. W | Bear also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Switched's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (55% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Switched sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

W | Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of W | Bear's written reviews are positive against 55% of Switched's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, Switched weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | Switched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews)** | [4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switched/id1551205265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [Ed2 Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551205777) |

## 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


### Switched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switched/id1551205265)

A social networking app designed for gay kinksters to connect, socialize, and find relationships. It offers customizable profiles, direct messaging, and discovery features to express kinks and create experiences.

**Highlights:** Customizable profiles, Interactive timeline, Picture galleries, Direct Messaging, Matchmaking, Nearby discovery

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W | Bear free?

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

### Is Switched free?

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

### Which has better reviews, W | Bear or Switched?

W | Bear is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Switched averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.

### Do W | Bear or Switched have ads?

Neither W | Bear nor Switched shows ads.

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

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, and Switched weekly. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on September 23, 2026 and Switched on August 23, 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.*