BiggerCity vs WarmSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Browse men globally
- Advanced search filters
- Instant chat
- Photo and audio sharing
- Video calls
- Profile views
- Community events
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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/
WarmSpot
Discover and share interesting places with friends and the community. Find new locations for activities, events, or just a great hangout spot. Connect with others through shared recommendations.
- Share good spots
- Discover new locations
- Community recommendations
- Social sharing
- Location discovery
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A fun way to share good spots to go #1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WarmSpot at 100% against BiggerCity's 50%. WarmSpot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). BiggerCity's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. BiggerCity sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. WarmSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.
WarmSpot 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 4, 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 WarmSpot's.
BiggerCity ships an update every 3 weeks, WarmSpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BiggerCity | WarmSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.9K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BCPI | Dylan Jones |
Customer experience
BiggerCity
WarmSpot
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
WarmSpot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BiggerCity
- 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
- 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
WarmSpot
No in-app purchases
