# SilverDaddies vs W | Bear

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.

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 October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SilverDaddies | W | Bear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverdaddies/id964196822/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-bear/id1127795024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **40.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Andersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/964196821) | [gNetLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127795023) |

## What reviewers say

### SilverDaddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverdaddies/id964196822)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby users, Create user profiles, Initiate contact with others, Community for mature gay men, Fosters acceptance of older gay men

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incredibly poorly supported on iOS
- 🐛 Functionality poor in iOS environment
- 🐛 "undefined" default message
- 🐛 Locked out of site
- 🐛 Chat rooms won't load on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- "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"

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete messages
- Search section
- Add profile access to the app
- Add filters
- New color scheme


### 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 SilverDaddies free?

SilverDaddies 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, SilverDaddies or W | Bear?

W | Bear is rated higher. SilverDaddies averages 3.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while W | Bear averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Neither SilverDaddies nor W | Bear shows ads.

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

SilverDaddies ships an update every 62 months, and W | Bear every 4 weeks. Most recently, SilverDaddies was updated on October 15, 2026 and W | Bear on October 18, 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.*