BiggerCity vs TRIBE (By Bearback)

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/

Build Your Tribe! TRIBE is a 21+ social universe for the Bearback community. Chat, meet, and build genuine connections with people who get you. Built to feel premium. Built for everyone. Built to feel like yours from the moment you arrive. --- SOCIAL & CHAT Real conversations, your way. Message one-on-one or in groups with photos, videos, voice notes, GIFs, and reactions. Share posts with the community, create Stories that last 24-72 hours, and join Tribes (Groups) - interest-based communities with their own feeds, conversations, and members. --- NEARBY Discover your community around you. See members near you on a live map and find people who share your interests. Your exact location is never shared, only approximate distances, so you stay in control of your privacy. --- GOALS & STREAKS Your goals, made social. Track personal goals, streaks, and challenges with CREAM - Creative, Relatable, Easy, Accountable, Memorable. * Private or public counters and streaks * Set goals and log progress with notes, tags, or photos * Watch your progress grow over time * Challenge friends and work toward goals together --- SAFETY & VERIFICATION Know who you're connecting with. * 21+ community with ID verification required for every member at sign-up * Connection history and community reviews * Built-in safety tools, blocking, reporting, and connection controls * Hi, It's Me (Coming Soon) - Meet-Safe links before a meet, and Live Check, a short clip confirming you're really there --- BRUCE - Your AI Intelli-Bear (Optional, Coming Soon) Bruce isn't just an assistant, he's the creator and guide of the TRIBE universe. Get intelligent reply suggestions, conversation starters, chat recaps, and help writing your bio and captions. Bruce works alongside you, chatting naturally and helping you communicate in your own voice. Over time, he can learn your communication style and, with your permission, even draft or automatically reply to messages on your behalf, so you can spend less time repeating yourself and more time living your life. --- BEARBACK BAND (Coming Soon) Bring TRIBE into the real world. Tap your optional Bearback Band or Smart Holster wearable to make verified in-person connections, earn Tribal Points toward Bearback rewards, and unlock exclusive Band Vault content like live wallpapers. TRIBE works great with or without a Bearback Band. --- WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Keep your Tribe close at a glance. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets display Tribal Points, streaks, who's online, recent band taps, active Stories, Daily Bruce, and quick actions. Live Activities and Dynamic Island support keep important updates available without opening the app. --- PRIVACY & CONTROL Your data. Your choice. * You control what appears in your feed * Passwordless sign-in for added security * Approximate distance only, never exact coordinates * Discreet Mode covers TRIBE with a locked screen, unlocked by Face ID * Built-in blocking, reporting, and complete account controls --- APPLE WATCH Log CREAM in one tap, see rings on your watch face, reply from your wrist. Included with TRIBE+. --- TRIBE+ SUBSCRIPTION TRIBE+ adds extra flair without putting the community behind a paywall: verified badge, animated profile ring, custom title, read receipts, expanded albums, full Nearby access, and more. TRIBE+ Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription: 1 month for $8.99 USD (or the local equivalent). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bearbacktribe.com/privacy --- Support: support@bearbackgear.com --- Apple Inc. is not a sponsor of, nor involved in any way with, any Bearback or TRIBE contests, giveaways, sweepstakes, or promotions. See the Official Rules within the app for complete details.