Comparison

BiggerCity vs Shuggr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BiggerCity

This app connects gay men of size (Chubs and Bears) and their admirers. It provides a platform for finding fun, dating, friendship, and community through browsing, chatting, and private messaging. Users can also engage in video calls and discover local social events.

Highlights
  • Browse men globally
  • Advanced search filters
  • Instant chat
  • Photo and audio sharing
  • Video calls
  • Profile views
  • Community events
Features
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BiggerCity is the premier app for gay men of size (Chubs and Bears) and their admirers. Whether you’re looking for fun, dating, friendship, or community, BiggerCity offers a welcoming space where big men and their admirers can browse, chat, and connect. With more than two decades in the social networking and dating space, BiggerCity remains one of the few independent, gay-owned platforms dedicated to the Chub and Bear communities. KEY FEATURES ∙ Browse men near you or around the world ∙ Use advanced filters to find your ideal match ∙ Chat instantly with anyone online ∙ Share photos and audio via private messages ∙ Flirt to show your interest ∙ Connect face-to-face with video calls ∙ See who’s been checking out your profile ∙ Keep your photos and videos private or share them ∙ Stay connected through social events for the community MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS BiggerCity is free to download and use, offering free membership with access to many features other apps typically charge for. For additional perks, Premium subscriptions are available for purchase within the app. A BiggerCity Premium plan subscription is valid for the time period you select: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged the listed renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Subscriptions can be managed directly from your device through Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your safety and privacy are our top priorities. BiggerCity uses strong data protection and profile verification to help ensure a secure experience for all members. ABOUT ∙ BiggerCity is for gay and bisexual adults, 18 years or older. ∙ Privacy policy: https://www.biggercity.com/help/?show=privacy ∙ Terms of Service: https://www.biggercity.com/help/?show=tos ∙ Customer support: https://www.biggercity.com/help/

About

Shuggr

Connect with gay men in your area through a social networking platform. Browse profiles, see who's viewed your profile, and communicate with built-in translation. Enhance your experience with premium features.

Highlights
  • Browse unlimited profiles
  • See profile visitors
  • Auto-translate chat messages
  • Automatic location updates
  • Premium features available
Features
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Shuggr is your social network to meet people nearby. • Browse through unlimited profiles • See profile visitors • Auto-translate chat messages • Update your location automatically Have fun! The Shuggr Team Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at https://app.shuggr.com/tos.

Screenshots

BiggerCity4 screens
Shuggr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shuggr at none against BiggerCity's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BiggerCity sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Shuggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BiggerCity holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BiggerCity's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shuggr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, Shuggr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BiggerCity versus Shuggr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiggerCityShuggr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.9K ratings) — better4.3 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better3.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB23 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBCPIShuggr Ltd.

Customer experience

BiggerCity

All ratings6,916 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral8.9%
Negative41.3%

Shuggr

All ratings3,460 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative53.1%

User reviews

BiggerCity

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤗 Friendly community
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💕 Great for chubs and chasers
  • 🌟 Awesome app
  • 🌍 Global community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Poor security and moderation
  • 💰 Expensive premium features
  • 🙅‍♂️ Strict community guidelines
  • 🚫 Limited blocks for free users

Shuggr

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Excellent for LGBTQ+ community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

Bugs and requests

BiggerCity

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and connection issues
  • Unreliable push notifications
  • Inconsistent app performance
  • Inability to edit profile or upload photos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve in-app messaging and notifications
  • Add forums and social features to the app
  • Enhance search and filtering options
  • Implement better user verification and moderation
  • Provide more customization and personalization

Shuggr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Issues with account creation and login
  • Reported photos being wrongly flagged and deleted

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to delete sent messages
  • More robust search and filtering options
  • Improved moderation to remove underage users

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BiggerCity

Subscriptions4
  • Premium: 1 month$8.991 Month
  • Premium: 3 months$21.993 Months
  • Premium: 6 months$32.996 Months
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  • Premium: 1 year$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Coins: 1,000$4.99
  • Coins: 2,000$9.99
  • Coins: 4,000$19.99
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  • Coins: 10,000$39.99
  • Coins: 18,000$59.99
  • Coins: 33,600$99.99
4 purchases

Shuggr

Subscriptions4
  • Shuggr Plus - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • Shuggr Plus - Trial + 1 Month7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Shuggr Plus - 6 Months$59.996 Months
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  • Shuggr Plus - 1 Year$89.991 Year

Questions

Is BiggerCity free?
BiggerCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shuggr free?
Shuggr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BiggerCity or Shuggr?
BiggerCity is rated higher. BiggerCity averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Shuggr averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.
Do BiggerCity or Shuggr have ads?
BiggerCity shows ads; Shuggr does not.
Which is updated more often, BiggerCity or Shuggr?
BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shuggr every 5 weeks. Most recently, BiggerCity was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shuggr on November 2, 2026.

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