BARQ! vs PinBubbles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect with local furries
- Join communities
- Discover meetups and events
- Attend conventions
- Growing feature set
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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
PinBubbles
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See what's happening right where you are. PinBubbles lets you drop time-limited messages ("bubbles") on any spot on the map. Discover what people nearby have to say, share your own stories, and see bubbles floating in real space through your camera with AR. --- DISCOVER LOCAL CONVERSATIONS --- - See bubbles pinned all around you — cafés, parks, beaches, hidden spots - Free radius covers 1 km. Pro unlocks 10 km + crosshair browsing anywhere - AR view: hold up your phone and see bubbles floating in real space --- SHARE MOMENTS THAT MATTER --- - Pin messages to any exact GPS spot - Free bubbles last 30 min. Pro bubbles up to a month - Attach photos (Free 1, Pro 4, Business 8) - General messages, traffic alerts, or emergency signals --- KIND BY DEFAULT --- - Every message auto-screened by AI before publishing - Community moderation with karma reputation - Block and mute anyone with one tap - Report abuse — reviewed by voters + staff --- PRO & BUSINESS --- PinBubbles Pro (US$1.99/mo — 7-day free trial) - 10 km viewing radius - Unlimited messages per day - Custom duration up to 1 month - 4 photos per bubble - Crosshair — browse any location globally - AR view with 20 bubbles PinBubbles Business (US$2.99/mo) - Everything in Pro - Business profile with Call & Visit CTAs - Verified badge on every bubble - Business message type - Remote pin up to 5 km from your GPS - 8 photos per bubble Annual plans available at 30-37% savings. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage anytime in device subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://pinbubbles.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pinbubbles.app/privacy
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Verdict
BARQ! and PinBubbles are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BARQ! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PinBubbles sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BARQ! | PinBubbles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (312 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 312 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BARQ! | BIBISAKU COMPANY LIMITED |
Bugs and 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
PinBubbles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BARQ!
- Silver Supporter$4.991 Month
- Gold Supporter$9.991 Month
- Diamond Supporter$24.991 Month
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- Silver Supporter$54.991 Year
- Gold Supporter$109.991 Year
- Diamond Supporter$274.991 Year
PinBubbles
- PinBubbles Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- PinBubbles Business - Monthly$2.991 Month
- PinBubbles Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
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- PinBubbles Business - Yearly$24.991 Year
