# Gaydar vs Bilcool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bilcool at none against Gaydar's 2. Bilcool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Gaydar's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gaydar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Bilcool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bilcool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaydar has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gaydar | Bilcool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaydar/id6759692049/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilcool/id6761032208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gaydar Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880240004) | [StudioGR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753778101) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Bilcool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilcool/id6761032208)

A social app connecting the global Desi community. Explore culture, humor, and trends from cities worldwide through short-form videos and posts. Share your own experiences and connect with familiar communities.

**Highlights:** Explore culture by city, Short-form video and posts, Share your world, Discover global Desi trends, Connect with communities, Browse by city and category

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gaydar free?

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

### Is Bilcool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gaydar or Bilcool?

Bilcool is rated higher. Gaydar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bilcool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gaydar or Bilcool have ads?

Gaydar shows ads; Bilcool does not.

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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.*