# myGwork vs W | Bear

The clearest difference is rating: W | Bear at 4.5 against myGwork's 2.6. W | Bear also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 9) and review sentiment (40% vs 20%). myGwork's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. myGwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

W | Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of myGwork's written reviews are positive against 40% of W | Bear's.

myGwork ships an update every 2 months, W | Bear monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myGwork | W | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygwork/id947603126/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **40.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gaubert’s Brothers Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/947603125) | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) |

## What reviewers say

### myGwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygwork/id947603126)

This app connects LGBTQ+ professionals with inclusive employers for networking, job opportunities, and professional development. It provides a safe space for members to find mentors, attend events, and access relevant news.

**Highlights:** Connect with inclusive employers, Find job opportunities, Discover mentors, Access professional events, Read industry news, Safe networking space

**In-app purchases:** none


### W | Bear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024)

This social networking app connects individuals within the gay bear community. Build meaningful relationships, share your life through photos and videos, and discover local and global events. It's an inclusive space for diverse identities to connect and celebrate.

**Highlights:** Connect with users nearby or globally, Explore profiles with shared interests, Share photos and videos, Discover local and global events, Inclusive community for diverse identities, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great community
- 📷 Visually appealing interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💰 Worthwhile subscription
- 🐻 Specific to bears/chasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-subscribers
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between profiles
- Inability to delete account or photos
- Inconsistent behavior when blocking users
- Photos not showing up in global feeds
- Login issues and account lockouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to manage private album access
- Improved notification management
- Dark mode option
- Better photo/video upload and editing tools
- In-app support and feedback channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myGwork free?

myGwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is W | Bear free?

W | Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myGwork or W | Bear?

W | Bear is rated higher. myGwork averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while W | Bear averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do myGwork or W | Bear have ads?

Neither myGwork nor W | Bear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myGwork or W | Bear?

myGwork ships an update every 2 months, and W | Bear monthly. Most recently, myGwork was updated on October 20, 2026 and W | Bear on October 20, 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.*