Comparison

BiggerCity vs BARQ!

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

BARQ!

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
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Join barq, the next generation social app for furries! Find furries around you, join communities and attend meetups, events and conventions. barq is currently in active development and our user base and feature set is growing constantly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://barq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://barq.app/privacy

Screenshots

BiggerCity4 screens
BARQ!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BiggerCity at 4.5 against BARQ!'s 2.9. BiggerCity also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 324). BARQ!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 BARQ! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BiggerCity has 6.9K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BiggerCity's written reviews are positive against 33% of BARQ!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, BARQ! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BiggerCity versus BARQ!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiggerCityBARQ!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.9K ratings) — better2.9 (324 ratings)
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better324
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBCPIBARQ!

Customer experience

BiggerCity

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

BARQ!

All ratings324 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative46.6%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative56.7%

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

BARQ!

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤝 Found local furry friends
  • 💕 Met partner through the app
  • 👍 Good app design
  • 🔍 Able to find nearby furries
  • 🎨 Customizable profile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
  • 🔇 Notification issues
  • 🚫 Accounts getting deleted/banned
  • 🔒 Unsafe login methods
  • 🚫 Allows problematic content/users

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

BARQ!

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Profiles not loading
  • Inability to change settings
  • Disappearing accounts
  • Broken image uploads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete chats
  • Custom sexuality options
  • Improved moderation and safety features
  • Better notification system

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
6 purchases

BARQ!

Subscriptions6
  • Silver Supporter$4.991 Month
  • Gold Supporter$9.991 Month
  • Diamond Supporter$24.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Silver Supporter$54.991 Year
  • Gold Supporter$109.991 Year
  • Diamond Supporter$274.991 Year

Questions

Is BiggerCity free?
BiggerCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BARQ! free?
BARQ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BiggerCity or BARQ!?
BiggerCity is rated higher. BiggerCity averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while BARQ! averages 2.9 from 324 ratings.
Do BiggerCity or BARQ! have ads?
BiggerCity shows ads; BARQ! does not.
Which is updated more often, BiggerCity or BARQ!?
BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, and BARQ! every 4 weeks. Most recently, BiggerCity was updated on November 6, 2026 and BARQ! on November 3, 2026.

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