Comparison

BiggerCity vs Tuca

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

Tuca

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Con Tuca puoi smettere di cercare hookups su Grindr, Tinder o altre. Tuca è l’app che ti connette a persone come te, nella realtà. Dedicata alla comunità LGBT+, Tuca ti dà l'opportunità di vivere esperienze uniche e fare nuove sincere amicizie. Ti aspettano tantissimi eventi nella tua città e se non trovi nulla di interessante, organizza il tuo gratuitamente!

Screenshots

BiggerCity4 screens
Tuca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BiggerCity at 4 against Tuca's —. Tuca's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.6). On price and in-app purchases 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 Tuca sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BiggerCity versus Tuca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiggerCityTuca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS15.610.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBCPIVincenzo Muni

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

Tuca

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 1 more
  • Premium: 1 year$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • Coins: 1,000$4.99
  • Coins: 2,000$9.99
  • Coins: 4,000$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins: 10,000$39.99
  • Coins: 18,000$59.99
  • Coins: 33,600$99.99
3 purchases

Tuca

One-time3
  • 2 Tuca Coins$0.99
  • 5 Tuca Coins$2.99
  • 10 Tuca Coins$5.99

Questions

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

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