# BARQ!

> The next-gen app for furries

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1526984545](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1526984545)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1526984545`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BARQ!
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (299 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2022-04-05
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barq/id1526984545)
- **Website:** [http://barq.app](http://barq.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://barq.app/privacy](http://barq.app/privacy)

## Description

BARQ! is the next-generation social app for furries. Find nearby furries, join communities, and RSVP to meetups, events, and conventions. 

BARQ! is actively developed with a growing user base and feature set. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/; Terms and Conditions: https://barq.app/terms; Privacy Policy: https://barq.app/privacy

## Rankings

- #105,567 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews describe BARQ! as a promising concept for a furry local social network, but users repeatedly report barriers to getting started and staying signed in. The biggest issues are failed email verification and login attempts, pervasive bugs and unstable performance, and monetization or reputation gating that limits posting and messaging. Safety and moderation concerns are also noted, along with age verification problems that further restrict access. Overall, the app shows potential but is currently unreliable and frustrating for many users.

### Pros

- Promising concept for a furry local social network with nearby discovery.
- Pleasant interface and feature set when the app is functioning.
- Users report making friends and meeting other furries through the app.
- Group features and local discovery options add value when working.

### Cons

- Widespread email verification and login failures, with verification emails or codes not arriving.
- Frequent bugs and stability problems, including API errors, image upload issues, and broken notifications.
- Reputation-based gating and paid features that limit posting or messaging.
- Safety/moderation concerns, including handling of non-consensual content and reliance on volunteer moderators.
- Age-verification problems that block access or reduce capabilities, especially on iPhone.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1526984545)