# W | Bear vs Nanu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nanu at 100% against W | Bear's 40%. Nanu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Nanu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nanu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of W | Bear's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nanu's.

W | Bear ships an update monthly, Nanu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | Nanu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanu/id6747052051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [Investigate The Unknown LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653663496) |

## 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


### Nanu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanu/id6747052051)

Explore unexplained phenomena like UFOs, ghosts, and cryptids. Share your own experiences, engage in discussions, and discover a global archive of mysteries. AI tools help structure your accounts and rate the credibility of reports.

**Highlights:** Explore 9 realms of mystery, Submit experiences with multimedia, AI-assisted interview and tagging, Community credibility ratings, Topic-based discussions and groups, Searchable archive of reports, Earn badges and build profile

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nanu Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W | Bear free?

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

### Is Nanu free?

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

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

Nanu is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Nanu averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither W | Bear nor Nanu shows ads.

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

W | Bear ships an update monthly, and Nanu every 3 weeks. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nanu on October 30, 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.*