# Bar Talk vs Gaydar

The clearest difference is price: Gaydar at Free against Bar Talk's $0.99. Gaydar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months). Bar Talk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Gaydar is free to download; Bar Talk costs $0.99 up front. Gaydar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Bar Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gaydar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaydar has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Bar Talk's written reviews are positive against 80% of Gaydar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bar Talk ships an update every 37 months, Gaydar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Talk | Gaydar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-talk/id370787594/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar/id6759692049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seaside Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/349891547) | [Gaydar Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880240004) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-talk/id370787594)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows users to send large, animated messages displayed on their device's screen to catch someone's attention from a distance. It offers customization options for messages, colors, and transitions, suitable for various social or emergency situations.

**Highlights:** Customizable animated messages, 11 color options, 4 transition styles, Up to 20 stored messages, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gaydar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar/id6759692049)

Connect with the LGBTQ+ community safely and authentically. Discover people nearby, express yourself with custom profiles, and enjoy privacy features like disappearing messages and location protection. Built for genuine human connection.

**Highlights:** Browse nearby LGBTQ+ individuals, Customizable profiles with pronouns and gender identity, Text, photo, and voice messaging, Disappearing messages and private Vaults, Verified profiles to prevent fake accounts, Advanced privacy and location controls, Optional wellness and testing reminders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gaydar Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Gaydar Pro Annual | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar Talk free?

Bar Talk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gaydar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bar Talk or Gaydar?

Gaydar is rated higher. Bar Talk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Gaydar averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bar Talk or Gaydar have ads?

Gaydar shows ads; Bar Talk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bar Talk or Gaydar?

Bar Talk ships an update every 37 months, and Gaydar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bar Talk was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gaydar 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.*