# BARQ! vs Getting Together

The clearest difference is rating: Getting Together at 5.0 against BARQ!'s 2.9. Getting Together also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). BARQ!'s advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Getting Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

Getting Together holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BARQ! has 319 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BARQ! ships an update every 4 weeks, Getting Together every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BARQ! | Getting Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-together/id6742821646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BARQ!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816416771) | [Getting2gether LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800176650) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Getting Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-together/id6742821646)

Plan, organize, and manage events with ease. Features include customizable templates, real-time communication, task management, activity scheduling, and expense splitting. Keep track of participants, items, and payments for a seamless event experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable event templates, Real-time communication and chat, RSVP and participant tracking, Task and item checklists, Activity scheduling, Expense splitting and reimbursement, Save past events as templates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BARQ! free?

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

### Is Getting Together free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BARQ! or Getting Together?

Getting Together is rated higher. BARQ! averages 2.9 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Getting Together averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BARQ! or Getting Together have ads?

Neither BARQ! nor Getting Together shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BARQ! or Getting Together?

BARQ! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Getting Together every 2 months. Most recently, BARQ! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Getting Together on October 24, 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.*