# BARQ! vs Paperclipped

The clearest difference is rating: Paperclipped at 5.0 against BARQ!'s 2.9. Paperclipped also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). BARQ!'s advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Paperclipped 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BARQ! ships an update every 4 weeks, Paperclipped fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BARQ! | Paperclipped |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclipped/id6757249809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BARQ!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816416771) | [Edward Fox-Helbig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780160349) |

## 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


### Paperclipped

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclipped/id6757249809)

Share your current mood with a single emoji and see your friends' real-time status. This app focuses on presence without the clutter of chat or social media feeds. Connect privately with friends and stay updated on their vibes instantly.

**Highlights:** One emoji status updates, Real-time friend status sync, Private invite code connections, Push notifications with granular control, Home screen widget for quick glances, Siri Shortcuts integration

**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 Paperclipped free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BARQ! or Paperclipped?

Paperclipped is rated higher. BARQ! averages 2.9 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Paperclipped averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BARQ! or Paperclipped have ads?

Neither BARQ! nor Paperclipped shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BARQ! or Paperclipped?

BARQ! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Paperclipped fortnightly. Most recently, BARQ! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Paperclipped on October 21, 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.*