Comparison

BiggerCity vs Beefies

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

Beefies

Find and connect with other content creators for collaboration. Discover creators in your local area, while traveling, or at events. Easily organize meetups and manage your creative projects.

Highlights
  • Collaborator discovery
  • Location-based search
  • Event-based creator matching
  • Profile creation
  • Invitation system
  • Calendar integration
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Beefies is the world’s #1 collaborator finder app for content creators. If you’ve ever struggled finding creators in your area, while traveling or at events Beefies is the app for you! Local to layover we’ll calculate your closest collaborator market to keep you fresh Ready to get started? Creating a profile is easy, share as much or as little about yourself to find the creator that matches your creative brand. Invitations are not just for birthday parties. Connect, organize and agree; we’ll help keep your calendars full. Exclusive Members-Only Features: -Unlimited Invites -Travel can unlock your next great scene, Finder+ you can book visits in advance and get in front of prime creators. -That event you’ve been debating is approaching, should I book; what if we can tell you your favorite creators are attending and looking to collaborate? Need help? If you are experiencing any issues, you can get support by contacting us in the app (Profile -> Settings -> Contact Us) or by emailing support@beefies.com. Beefies Ads: Beefies (excluding USDA Prime Membership) includes third-party advertising, which involves the sharing of limited data with our Ad/Marketing partners as described in our privacy policy. Beefies does not share any of your profile information with Advertising or Marketing partners. Beefies Subscriptions: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://beefies.com/tou.php Privacy Policy: https://beefies.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

BiggerCity4 screens
Beefies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BiggerCity at 50% against Beefies's 0%. BiggerCity also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 2). On price, ads, 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 Beefies 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BiggerCity has 6.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Beefies's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, Beefies every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BiggerCity versus Beefies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiggerCityBeefies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.9K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBCPIKC Content Creators Collective LLC

Customer experience

BiggerCity

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

Beefies

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Beefies

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
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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

Beefies

Subscriptions3
  • USDA Prime Membership$19.991 Month
  • USDA Prime Membership$39.993 Months
  • USDA Prime Membership$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Free to useFree

Questions

Is BiggerCity free?
BiggerCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beefies free?
Beefies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BiggerCity or Beefies?
BiggerCity is rated higher. BiggerCity averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Beefies averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BiggerCity or Beefies have ads?
Both BiggerCity and Beefies show ads.
Which is updated more often, BiggerCity or Beefies?
BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beefies every 3 months. Most recently, BiggerCity was updated on November 6, 2026 and Beefies on October 30, 2026.

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