W | Bear vs Chunky Guys
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.
Chunky Guys
Connect and chat with men who share your preferences in a body-positive community. Share media messages and follow users within a welcoming space. Find genuine connections with like-minded individuals.
- Connect with men and admirers
- Body-positive community
- Share private media messages
- Follow users
- Login with Bluesky account
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We are Chunky Guys, the app to see, connect, and chat with men as you like them. Built for bears, cubs, chubbier guys, and their admirers, Chunky Guys brings the community together in one body-positive space where you can be exactly who you are. Log in with your Bluesky account, no need to rebuild your network from scratch. Your follows and connections come with you. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Share photos and posts with a community that gets it - Follow the guys you're into and build your feed around them - Send private media messages, one-to-one - Start group chats with photos and videos, not just text - Find events near you and see what's happening in the community - Discover and be discovered through member spotlights Fun, inclusive, and proudly chunky. Join the pack and make real connections. Your people are already here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chunky Guys at none against W | Bear's 3. Chunky Guys also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chunky Guys asks for nothing beyond the download.
W | Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
W | Bear ships an update monthly, Chunky Guys every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W | Bear | Chunky Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | gNetLabs, Inc. | Chunky Technology Limited |
Customer experience
W | Bear
Chunky Guys
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
Chunky Guys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
W | Bear
- 1 Month$12.991 Month
- 3 Months$28.993 Months
- 1 Year$79.991 Year
Chunky Guys
No in-app purchases
