# FeelConnect 3 vs BARQ!

The clearest difference is rating: BARQ! at 3.0 against FeelConnect 3's 1.9. BARQ! also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 8%). FeelConnect 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BARQ! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FeelConnect 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

BARQ! holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 298 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FeelConnect 3's written reviews are positive against 33% of BARQ!'s.

FeelConnect 3 ships an update fortnightly, BARQ! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FeelConnect 3 | BARQ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feelconnect-3/id1481337460/reviews) | **[3.0 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **33.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.8 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feel Robotics B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577788369) | [BARQ!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816416771) |

## What reviewers say

### FeelConnect 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feelconnect-3/id1481337460)

Connect with friends and family globally through video calls, interactive videos, and messaging. Explore haptic device integration for a more immersive experience and discover interesting facts on the app feed.

**Highlights:** Video calls, Interactive videos, Bluetooth device control, Text messaging, User profiles and friend finding, Long-distance touch connectivity, App feed with facts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect devices
- 👍 Seamless PC content viewing
- 👍 Good interactive synchronization
- 👍 Sharing function works well
- 👍 User interface is easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Videos don't load
- 🐛 Cannot link third-party toys
- 🐛 Usability is awful
- 🐛 Doesn't scale to newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Videos don't load
- Cannot link third-party toys
- Usability is awful
- Doesn't scale to newer iPhones

**Requested features**

- Add SVAKOM Edeny to FeelConnect
- Update to Google Cardboard XR Plugin for Unity
- Add video download function
- Fix VR function
- Fix phone-only experience for interactive devices


### BARQ!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Diamond Supporter | $24.99 | per month |
| Silver Supporter | $54.99 | per year |
| Gold Supporter | $109.99 | per year |
| Diamond Supporter | $274.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Found local furry friends
- 💕 Met partner through the app
- 👍 Good app design
- 🔍 Able to find nearby furries
- 🎨 Customizable profile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
- 🔇 Notification issues
- 🚫 Accounts getting deleted/banned
- 🔒 Unsafe login methods
- 🚫 Allows problematic content/users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FeelConnect 3 free?

FeelConnect 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BARQ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FeelConnect 3 or BARQ!?

BARQ! is rated higher. FeelConnect 3 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while BARQ! averages 3.0 from 298 ratings.

### Do FeelConnect 3 or BARQ! have ads?

Neither FeelConnect 3 nor BARQ! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FeelConnect 3 or BARQ!?

FeelConnect 3 ships an update fortnightly, and BARQ! monthly. Most recently, FeelConnect 3 was updated on September 24, 2026 and BARQ! on September 25, 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.*