# Ximo vs NYCGayBars

The clearest difference is rating: NYCGayBars at 5.0 against Ximo's 3.8. NYCGayBars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ximo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ximo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NYCGayBars asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYCGayBars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ximo has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ximo ships an update weekly, NYCGayBars every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ximo | NYCGayBars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ximo/id1438665381/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nycgaybars/id6786098139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Animata Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353615223) | [Nha Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786090876) |

## What reviewers say

### Ximo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ximo/id1438665381)

This app connects you with people nearby for chatting, meeting, or finding a match. It prioritizes privacy with verified profiles and customizable visibility settings for your photos and information. Users have full control over how their profile appears to others.

**Highlights:** Connect with people nearby, Privacy-focused design, Trust-based communication, Profile verification, Public or Private profile options, Photo sharing control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SparkEngine | $1.99 | one-time |


### NYCGayBars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nycgaybars/id6786098139)

Discover and track NYC's LGBTQ+ nightlife with a comprehensive guide to over 80 bars. Log your visits, drinks, and create a personal timeline of your nights out. Explore neighborhoods and earn badges for a gamified experience.

**Highlights:** Map and list of 80+ NYC gay bars, Filter and sort bars by neighborhood and distance, One-tap check-ins and drink logging, Calendar history of nights out, Personal stats and progress tracking, Unlockable badges, Optional friends feature for sharing check-ins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ximo free?

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

### Is NYCGayBars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ximo or NYCGayBars?

NYCGayBars is rated higher. Ximo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NYCGayBars averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ximo or NYCGayBars have ads?

Neither Ximo nor NYCGayBars shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ximo or NYCGayBars?

Ximo ships an update weekly, and NYCGayBars every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ximo was updated on November 2, 2026 and NYCGayBars on November 5, 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.*