# W | Bear vs MedFirstMobile

The clearest difference is rating: MedFirstMobile at 5.0 against W | Bear's 4.5. MedFirstMobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. MedFirstMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

MedFirstMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, MedFirstMobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | MedFirstMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medfirstmobile/id6756520657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [MedFirstTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861148751) |

## 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


### MedFirstMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medfirstmobile/id6756520657)

A dedicated platform for medical professionals to connect with peers, share knowledge, and discover real-time job opportunities. It offers a focused environment for healthcare discussions and flexible shift work, free from general social media distractions.

**Highlights:** Connect with medical peers, Share healthcare insights, Stay informed on industry topics, On-demand job marketplace, Discover and accept shifts, Flexible job opportunities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W | Bear free?

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

### Is MedFirstMobile free?

MedFirstMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

MedFirstMobile is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while MedFirstMobile averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither W | Bear nor MedFirstMobile shows ads.

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

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, and MedFirstMobile weekly. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on October 15, 2026 and MedFirstMobile on September 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.*