# BiggerCity vs W | Bear

The clearest difference is ads: W | Bear at none against BiggerCity's shown. BiggerCity's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 40%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BiggerCity sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BiggerCity against 4.5 for W | Bear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of BiggerCity's written reviews are positive against 40% of W | Bear's.

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, W | Bear monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BiggerCity | W | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggercity/id920099264/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BCPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699027630) | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) |

## What reviewers say

### BiggerCity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggercity/id920099264)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium: 3 months | $21.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium: 6 months | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium: 1 year | $54.99 | per year |
| Coins: 1,000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 2,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 4,000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 10,000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 18,000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins: 33,600 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### W | Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024)

This social networking app connects individuals within the gay bear community. Build meaningful relationships, share your life through photos and videos, and discover local and global events. It's an inclusive space for diverse identities to connect and celebrate.

**Highlights:** Connect with users nearby or globally, Explore profiles with shared interests, Share photos and videos, Discover local and global events, Inclusive community for diverse identities, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great community
- 📷 Visually appealing interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💰 Worthwhile subscription
- 🐻 Specific to bears/chasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-subscribers
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between profiles
- Inability to delete account or photos
- Inconsistent behavior when blocking users
- Photos not showing up in global feeds
- Login issues and account lockouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to manage private album access
- Improved notification management
- Dark mode option
- Better photo/video upload and editing tools
- In-app support and feedback channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BiggerCity free?

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

### Is W | Bear free?

W | Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BiggerCity or W | Bear?

W | Bear is rated higher. BiggerCity averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while W | Bear averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do BiggerCity or W | Bear have ads?

BiggerCity shows ads; W | Bear does not.

### Which is updated more often, BiggerCity or W | Bear?

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, and W | Bear monthly. Most recently, BiggerCity was updated on October 29, 2026 and W | Bear on October 29, 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.*