# W | Bear vs Furbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Furbox at 100% against W | Bear's 40%. Furbox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). W | Bear's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). 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 Furbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Furbox 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 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 Furbox's.

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, Furbox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Bear | Furbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furbox/id6757209488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) | [Kael MacDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865339887) |

## 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


### Furbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furbox/id6757209488)

Connect with the furry fandom, discover conventions, and commission art. Share updates, find friends with instant profile swapping, and browse a marketplace for creators. Manage commissions and events with a dedicated dashboard.

**Highlights:** Fandom-specific social feed, Convention discovery and tracking, Instant profile swapping, Friend mapping, Creator marketplace, Creator dashboard for commissions and events

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goldbon | $4.99 | per month |
| Goldbone | $49.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W | Bear free?

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

### Is Furbox free?

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

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

Furbox is rated higher. W | Bear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Furbox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither W | Bear nor Furbox shows ads.

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

W | Bear ships an update every 4 weeks, and Furbox every 4 days. Most recently, W | Bear was updated on October 15, 2026 and Furbox on October 7, 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.*