Reviews of barq

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2.38 (Rating count: 1,890)

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Review summary

Barq shows potential as a social/dating app for its niche furry community, with some users reporting real connections. However, the app suffers from onboarding and reliability issues: verification emails often don’t arrive, blocking sign-up/login; messaging is gated by reputation or payment; notifications and chats frequently fail on Android; and overall stability is poor. Account bans and weak support exacerbate frustration. Until onboarding, messaging, and stability are improved, user experience remains heavily impaired.

Pros

Potential to meet people in your area through the app
Some users report positive connections or matches
Niche focus on the furry community can help like-minded users connect
First-hand feedback suggests the developers are approachable
The app can function as a social/dating platform for its target audience

Cons

Verification emails or login codes often do not arrive, blocking sign-up and login
Messaging is gated by reputation or paywalls (e.g., Canada requires payment to message)
Notifications and chat features are unreliable or nonfunctional on Android
The app is buggy and unstable, with features not working and occasional 'bricked' behavior
Accounts are sometimes banned or flagged as scammers with limited or slow support response

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.90

All time rating average: 2.38

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55% (128)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-09	Va*****	It's okay, mostly used like a dating app. Groups could be better, seems like they are focused entirely on mobile too when they also have a web version that's being neglected. I've noticed staff and directors quitting, suspicious behavior on the platform, and overall it really just needs better moderation and such. Not exactly good having directors quitting too. I've also heard of a few other things but, yeah. I hope this app starts improving soon.
It's okay, mostly used like a dating app. Groups could be better, seems like they are focused entirely on mobile too when they also have a web version that's being neglected. I've noticed staff and directors quitting, suspicious behavior on the platform, and overall it really just needs better moderation and such. Not exactly good having directors quitting too. I've also heard of a few other things but, yeah. I hope this app starts improving soon.
2026-08-09	Ne*****	The platform is an absolute disaster and could be called Grindr for losers. Either the users are far too old and pushy, or they're underage (which violates the terms of service). One reported user, who credibly identified himself as being under 18, suddenly received an age verification badge, so the verification process seems extremely sloppy, or the operators simply don't care. Overall, there are no meaningful connections, most people are only after one thing. I advise against using it.
The platform is an absolute disaster and could be called Grindr for losers. Either the users are far too old and pushy, or they're underage (which violates the terms of service). One reported user, who credibly identified himself as being under 18, suddenly received an age verification badge, so the verification process seems extremely sloppy, or the operators simply don't care. Overall, there are no meaningful connections, most people are only after one thing. I advise against using it.
2026-08-06	Ho*****	BARQ collects your IP, device hardware/software info, OS, browser, and location data that tracks you across accounts and services. without even needing your email or phone number. They claim to no share it with third parties, but why collect and store it at all if it's not needed to run the service? Privacy policy buries these details. Note to Barq: "Security" and "Moderation" are not excuses for unnecessary surveillance. if you don't need the data to function, don't collect it. No debates.
BARQ collects your IP, device hardware/software info, OS, browser, and location data that tracks you across accounts and services. without even needing your email or phone number. They claim to no share it with third parties, but why collect and store it at all if it's not needed to run the service? Privacy policy buries these details. Note to Barq: "Security" and "Moderation" are not excuses for unnecessary surveillance. if you don't need the data to function, don't collect it. No debates.
2026-08-06	Mi*****	to many people in there 30s 40s adding me I had my social accounts to where I have to like them but with the subscription they can just see it without me having to like them I feel like peoples accounts that are 18-19 grey muzzles shouldn't be able to view those profiles
to many people in there 30s 40s adding me I had my social accounts to where I have to like them but with the subscription they can just see it without me having to like them I feel like peoples accounts that are 18-19 grey muzzles shouldn't be able to view those profiles
2026-08-04	はち*****	found out too many dangerous people nearby
found out too many dangerous people nearby
2026-08-01	Cu*****	installed this on a dare, but holy cow for the five minutes I had it installed, it crashed 3 times, overheated my phone, and load times are abysmal. I don't EVER leave reviews like this but this app needs some SERIOUS work under the hood.
installed this on a dare, but holy cow for the five minutes I had it installed, it crashed 3 times, overheated my phone, and load times are abysmal. I don't EVER leave reviews like this but this app needs some SERIOUS work under the hood.
2026-07-31	ke*****	terrible ui and features, works horribly, a terrible app that was only useful for lack of better options
terrible ui and features, works horribly, a terrible app that was only useful for lack of better options
2026-07-30	Ga*****	app crashes unexpectedly after installing on Samsung S10e ;(
app crashes unexpectedly after installing on Samsung S10e ;(
2026-07-28	Dy*****	good app
good app
2026-07-28	Da*****	Alright so cool idea, it needs more work. I like the way its set up to find other people instead of a scrolling style but also its rare uncommon that someone will hit you back (at least from where I live, which is very sub urban with less furries than other cities so take that with a grain of salt). As someone who only uses it for friends, its landed me a few, and I also met my boyfriend on barq for cuddles so, W there. The main issue with this app is notifications do not work at all.
Alright so cool idea, it needs more work. I like the way its set up to find other people instead of a scrolling style but also its rare uncommon that someone will hit you back (at least from where I live, which is very sub urban with less furries than other cities so take that with a grain of salt). As someone who only uses it for friends, its landed me a few, and I also met my boyfriend on barq for cuddles so, W there. The main issue with this app is notifications do not work at all.