# W | Bear vs gayns

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | gayns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayns/id6753209308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [Gayns Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843073284) |

## 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


### gayns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gayns/id6753209308)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gaggle Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gayngel Membership | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*