# BiggerCity vs BARQ!

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 328). BARQ!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 328, 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.

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, BARQ! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BiggerCity | BARQ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggercity/id920099264/reviews)** | [2.9 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | **49.8% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 15.8 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BCPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699027630) | [BARQ!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816416771) |

## 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


### BARQ!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barq/id1526984545)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Diamond Supporter | $24.99 | per month |
| Silver Supporter | $54.99 | per year |
| Gold Supporter | $109.99 | per year |
| Diamond Supporter | $274.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 328 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 7, 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.*