SilverDaddies vs W | Bear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SilverDaddies
Connect with mature men and those attracted to them. Discover nearby users, create a profile, and initiate contact. This platform fosters acceptance and community for older gay men.
- Discover nearby users
- Create user profiles
- Initiate contact with others
- Community for mature gay men
- Fosters acceptance of older gay men
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SilverDaddies is a meeting place for mature men and men that are genuinely attracted to mature men. This initial version of the SilverDaddies app enables you to see who are nearby – like a SilverDaddies 'radar' - and for you to create a profile and make contact if you see someone interesting :-) Some background: SilverDaddies was started back in 2002 and has since been influential in making it being "acceptable" to be gay AND mature - the gay online scene at the time was not kind to anyone over the age of 25 that wasn't a model! Proof of the impact SilverDaddies has had is the number of sites/apps that now targets the gay mature audience. Over the years countless mature men have thanked me for what SilverDaddies have done for them; making them realized that they were still attractive to many of us, others for how the site enabled them to meet their partner, make friends or having a good time!
W | Bear
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.
- 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
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Discover W | Bear, the social networking app designed by bears, for the gay bear community. Build meaningful connections, share your world, chat with friends, and explore events – all in one inclusive space. Meet & Connect • Find friendly faces nearby or around the world. • Explore profiles with shared interests and values. • Start conversations and build lasting connections. Share & Explore • Share photos and videos that reflect who you are. • Interact with posts by liking and commenting. • Use tags to connect with others who share your identity and interests. Stay in the Loop • Discover local and global bear events – from casual meetups to big celebrations. • Find out who’s attending and connect before the fun begins. Celebrate Diversity • However you identify – bear, cub, otter, chaser, or beyond – you’re welcome here. • Be part of a community rooted in friendship, authenticity, and mutual respect. Easy to Use • Create your profile in minutes. • Navigate smoothly with intuitive tools and design. • Continue conversations across devices without missing a beat. W | Bear is free to download and open to individuals 18 and older. Premium subscriptions are available for an enhanced experience. W | Bear Terms of Service: http://wnet.lgbt/tos.html W | Bear EULA: http://wnet.lgbt/eula.html Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: W | Bear at 4.5 against SilverDaddies's 3.1. W | Bear also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 62 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 107). SilverDaddies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. W | Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SilverDaddies asks for nothing beyond the download.
W | Bear holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W | Bear has 2.5K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of SilverDaddies's written reviews are positive against 40% of W | Bear's.
SilverDaddies ships an update every 62 months, W | Bear every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SilverDaddies | W | Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (107 ratings) | 4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dennis Andersen | gNetLabs, Inc. |
Customer experience
SilverDaddies
W | Bear
User reviews
SilverDaddies
From 107 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Met many lovely people
- 👍 Met amazing men
- 👍 Good for older men to meet younger men
- 👍 Great site for dates and friendships
- 👍 Can use anytime, anywhere
Room to improve
- 🐛 Incredibly poorly supported on iOS
- 🐛 Functionality poor in iOS environment
- 🐛 "undefined" default message
- 🐛 Locked out of site
- 🐛 Chat rooms won't load on iPhone
W | Bear
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Great community
- 📷 Visually appealing interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💰 Worthwhile subscription
- 🐻 Specific to bears/chasers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-subscribers
- 🔧 Lack of updates and bug fixes
Bugs and requests
SilverDaddies
Reported bugs
9 issues- "undefined" messages
- Chat rooms won't load on iPhone
- Login doesn't work
- App closes when trying to send photos
- Messages go out as "undefined"
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- Deleted messages remain on iOS app
- GPS not working
- Can't delete or remove messages/chats in the app
- Can't send messages without email verification
Requested features
23 requests- Ability to delete messages
- Search section
- Add profile access to the app
- Add filters
- New color scheme
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- New opening panel
- Add new features like other dating apps
- Ability to send photos from camera in a message
- Update GPS functionality
- Improve usability
- More capabilities and speed with newer iPhones
- Update the site
- Allow users to remove offensive parts of their profile
- Add a way to block users
- Allow users to delete messages from inbox
- Allow users to search for people
- Allow users to see friends online list
- Allow users to see adult pics
- Allow users to see profile extra pics
- Require public photos
- Improve layout
- Rework the app
- Add features for paying members
W | Bear
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
SilverDaddies
No in-app purchases
W | Bear
- 1 Month$12.991 Month
- 3 Months$28.993 Months
- 1 Year$79.991 Year
