W | Bear

Name: W | Bear
Rating: 4.5 (2517 reviews)
Author: gNetLabs, Inc.

By: gNetLabs, Inc.

Gay Bear Community & Friends

Features & Capabilities

W | Bear is a social networking app built by bears for the gay bear community. Meet, chat, and connect with profiles based on shared interests and identity—an inclusive space for friendship and real conversations.

Share photos and videos, discover nearby or global events, and stay engaged across devices. The app is free to download for ages 18+, with premium options for an enhanced experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Community Social Media

By:

gNetLabs, Inc.

Rating:

4.50

(2,517) 4 new ratings

Version:

2.10.2 Last updated: 2026-04-08

Version code:

884293495

Creation date:

2016-12-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

85.06MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 38,379

Other rankings

#42 in gay keyword 2 ▼ 4

Other platforms

W | Bear (v2.9.0)

247,663 3.75

(3,288)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

gNetLabs, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/w-bear/id1127795024

Website:

http://wbear.lgbt

User Reviews

User reviews point to a problematic, aging app: stability issues with crashes and freezes, especially after updates; long gaps between updates and poor compatibility with newer iOS versions. Verification and support access are frequently blocked, and account deletion is not straightforward. Pricing is questioned given limited features and slow maintenance. A minority appreciate the ad-free, privacy-conscious approach and the niche, photo-driven social concept, but overall sentiment is negative due to ongoing bugs and value concerns.

Pros

Messaging and media sharing features enable social connections (messages, photos, and videos).
Concept is appealing: a photo-driven, bear-themed social platform with a unique niche.
Ad-free experience and privacy-focused approach stemming from the paid membership model.

Cons

Frequent crashes and freezing after updates; the app becomes unresponsive.
No updates for years and poor compatibility with latest iOS versions (e.g., iOS 17).
Email verification flow often fails and support cannot be reached without verification.
Inability to delete profiles or photos; content removal/control is limited.
High subscription cost with perceived low value and few redeeming features.

Recent reviews

I received a message and when I go into the app all I get is blank profiles everywhere even mine. It ask me to add an email and verify. I am not sure why I need to do my email again. I have been a paying member for over 4 years. When I try to enter my email nothing happens. I get no email to verify my email. I cant contact support unless my email is verified. This makes no sense.

by as*****, 2026-03-12

Big fan of the app but I can’t do anything with the latest update. Nothing loads anymore which is a bummer. Hopefully it can be fixed soon!

by da*****, 2026-03-12

After this last update, it asks for me to update my email address, yet never sends me an email to verify. I’m locked out, but they’re sure still taking my money. Ridiculous. It was fine before.