Comparison

Clicked Connections vs BARQ!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clicked Connections

This app is designed for LGBTQIA2S+ adults seeking genuine friendships. It focuses on shared values, interests, and intentional connections over superficial interactions. Build a supportive community with people who truly align with your identity and life experiences.

Highlights
  • Values-based profiles
  • Intentional connection filters
  • Focus on deep friendships
  • Community building for LGBTQIA2S+ adults
  • Meaningful conversation starters
Features
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Find Your People, Build Your Life Clicked Connections is a friendship app created for LGBTQIA2S+ adults who want more than acquaintances. Less swiping, more connecting. No pressure. No performative community—just real connection, built with intention. Whether you’re new in town, rebuilding your community, or craving friendships that feel grounding and consistent, Clicked helps you meet people who truly align with your values, identity, and lived experience. Why We Built Clicked Queer adults are often surrounded by people yet still struggle to form deep, stable friendships. Traditional LGBTQIA2S+ spaces revolve around dating or nightlife, and social media rarely nurtures emotional substance. Clicked was designed to change that. What Makes Clicked Different • Values-Based Profiles Share who you are beyond aesthetics: communication style, boundaries, emotional availability, and what you’re looking for in friendship. • Intention Filters for Queer Life Find people based on what you’re actually seeking through hobbies/interests, character traits, etc: creative collaborators, accountability partners, wellness friends, cultural identity community, chosen family energy, and more. How It Works Share who you are & set your boundaries. Discover people who genuinely align. Start conversations that feel meaningful. For the Community, By the Community Clicked Connections was built by LGBTQIA2S+ people who understand nuance, identity, and the unique ways queer adults seek belonging. Start Your Next Meaningful Connection The friendships you’ve been craving are within reach. Made in Idaho, Growing in the Treasure Valley Clicked is built in Idaho and growing first in Boise and the Treasure Valley — Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, and Kuna — so the queer friends you match with are people you can actually meet for coffee this weekend. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BARQ!

Connect with the furry community through a next-generation social app. Discover local furries, join interest-based groups, and find information about meetups, events, and conventions. The platform is continuously evolving with new features and an expanding user base.

Highlights
  • Connect with local furries
  • Join communities
  • Discover meetups and events
  • Attend conventions
  • Growing feature set
Features
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Join barq, the next generation social app for furries! Find furries around you, join communities and attend meetups, events and conventions. barq is currently in active development and our user base and feature set is growing constantly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://barq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://barq.app/privacy

Screenshots

Clicked Connections4 screens
BARQ!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clicked Connections at 4.3 against BARQ!'s 2.9. BARQ!'s advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (324 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Clicked Connections sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BARQ! sells 6 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

Clicked Connections holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARQ! has 324 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Clicked Connections's written reviews are positive against 33% of BARQ!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clicked Connections ships an update every 3 weeks, BARQ! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clicked Connections versus BARQ!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClicked ConnectionsBARQ!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better2.9 (324 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews32.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClicked LLCBARQ!

Customer experience

Clicked Connections

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BARQ!

All ratings324 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative56.7%

Bugs and requests

Clicked Connections

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BARQ!

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Profiles not loading
  • Inability to change settings
  • Disappearing accounts
  • Broken image uploads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete chats
  • Custom sexuality options
  • Improved moderation and safety features
  • Better notification system

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Clicked Connections

Subscriptions5
  • Loyal Friend Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Easy Going Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Conversationalist Monthly$21.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Soulmate Besties 3 Month$47.993 Months
  • Soulmate Besties 6 Month$71.996 Months
6 purchases

BARQ!

Subscriptions6
  • Silver Supporter$4.991 Month
  • Gold Supporter$9.991 Month
  • Diamond Supporter$24.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Silver Supporter$54.991 Year
  • Gold Supporter$109.991 Year
  • Diamond Supporter$274.991 Year

Questions

Is Clicked Connections free?
Clicked Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BARQ! free?
BARQ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clicked Connections or BARQ!?
Clicked Connections is rated higher. Clicked Connections averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while BARQ! averages 2.9 from 324 ratings.
Do Clicked Connections or BARQ! have ads?
Neither Clicked Connections nor BARQ! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clicked Connections or BARQ!?
Clicked Connections ships an update every 3 weeks, and BARQ! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Clicked Connections was updated on November 2, 2026 and BARQ! on November 3, 2026.

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