Comparison

W | Bear vs gayns

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

gayns

Connect with the gay and queer community through fitness and social events. Discover, book, and join activities like running, yoga, and padel. Message friends, join group chats, and find your people in an inclusive wellness space.

Highlights
  • Discover and book fitness and social events
  • Join group chats for events
  • Connect with users via friend requests and DMs
  • Inclusive wellness community
  • Track memberships and manage bookings
  • Running, lifting, yoga, padel, and socials
Features
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The social wellness app for gay and queer people to meet, sweat and connect. Home to one of the world’s biggest gay run clubs, we offer running, lifting, conditioning, yoga, padel and socials. Search, book and join our weekly events, join the group chats, message with mates and discover new people. With the gayns app, you can: - Discover events happening near you – workouts, run clubs, classes, and more - Book and pay for events in seconds with apple pay - Join group chats for each event - Connect with other users by sending friend requests or DMs - Find your people through our inclusive wellness community - Track your memberships and manage your event bookings easily Become a part of a rapidly growing community seeking alternative ways of connecting and experience unprecedented fitness and wellness events specifically for the gay and queer community. Whether you’re brand new to training or a seasoned athlete, gayns is for any gay, queer or questioning individual who wants to find community through movement. Our community is built on respect. You control your visibility and connections, and we moderate chats to keep the vibe high and the trolls out. You can block, report, or unfriend at any time. Some features may require an active membership or event payment. Saturday run club and regional runs are free - keep an eye on offers within the app. Got a question or feedback? Drop us a message at hey@gayns.co - we’re here for you. Download the gayns app today and meet your new mates. See you at the club! Terms of Use: https://main.dkh1ib17y7r2r.amplifyapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://main.dkh1ib17y7r2r.amplifyapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

W | Bear4 screens
gayns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: gayns at 75% against W | Bear's 40%. gayns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and gayns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gayns 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 1, 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 75% of gayns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W | Bear ships an update monthly, gayns weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
W | Bear versus gayns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterW | Beargayns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB139 MB
Age rating17+17+
DevelopergNetLabs, Inc.Gayns Ltd

Customer experience

W | Bear

All ratings2,554 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative45.8%

gayns

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

gayns

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
2 purchases

gayns

Subscriptions2
  • Gaggle Membership$4.991 Month
  • Gayngel Membership$12.991 Month

Questions

Is W | Bear free?
W | Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gayns free?
gayns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, W | Bear or gayns?
gayns is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while gayns averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do W | Bear or gayns have ads?
Neither W | Bear nor gayns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, W | Bear or gayns?
W | Bear ships an update monthly, and gayns weekly. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on November 2, 2026 and gayns on October 30, 2026.

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