# BiggerCity vs TRIBE (By Bearback)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TRIBE (By Bearback) at 100% against BiggerCity's 50%. TRIBE (By Bearback) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). BiggerCity's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BiggerCity sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and TRIBE (By Bearback) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TRIBE (By Bearback) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BiggerCity has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of TRIBE (By Bearback)'s.

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, TRIBE (By Bearback) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BiggerCity | TRIBE (By Bearback) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biggercity/id920099264/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribe-by-bearback/id6769215368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BCPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699027630) | [Daniel Mendez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528269311) |

## 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


### TRIBE (By Bearback)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribe-by-bearback/id6769215368)

Connect with like-minded individuals in a 21+ social universe. Chat, share, and discover people nearby through interest-based groups and goal tracking. Prioritizes safety with ID verification and privacy controls.

**Highlights:** 1-on-1 and group messaging, Interest-based Tribes (Groups), Location-based discovery (approximate), Goal and streak tracking, ID verification for safety, AI assistant for communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TRIBE+ Founder | $4.99 | per month |
| TRIBE+ | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BiggerCity free?

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

### Is TRIBE (By Bearback) free?

TRIBE (By Bearback) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BiggerCity or TRIBE (By Bearback)?

TRIBE (By Bearback) is rated higher. BiggerCity averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while TRIBE (By Bearback) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BiggerCity or TRIBE (By Bearback) have ads?

BiggerCity shows ads; TRIBE (By Bearback) does not.

### Which is updated more often, BiggerCity or TRIBE (By Bearback)?

BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, and TRIBE (By Bearback) every 4 days. Most recently, BiggerCity was updated on November 11, 2026 and TRIBE (By Bearback) on October 31, 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.*