GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You

Name: GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You
Rating: 4.3 (49521 reviews)
Author: GROWLR, LLC

By: GROWLR, LLC

Meet, Date, and Chat

Features & Capabilities

GROWLR is a global social and dating app for bears and bear chasers. Meet guys locally or worldwide, chat privately, share photos and videos, and connect through live video calls and events.

Key features include private messaging, photo/video galleries, event listings (Bear Runs and Bear Bars), check-ins, notes, and a 18+ policy with strict guidelines against nudity or explicit content. GROWLR also offers PRO subscriptions with flexible terms to unlock premium features.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Community Communication Social Media Privacy & Security

By:

GROWLR, LLC

Rating:

4.30

(49,521) 24 new ratings

Version:

16.48.0 Last updated: 2026-04-15

Version code:

884379083

Creation date:

2010-11-25

Compatible devices:

Size:

204.84MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,575 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#5 in gay keyword 2 #94 in grow keyword 10 ▲

Other platforms

GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You (v16.47.1)

5,198,471 3.65

(55,181)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

GROWLR, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growlr-gay-bears-near-you/id393402212

Website:

http://www.growlrapp.com

User Reviews

Overall, Growlr for iOS is seen as unstable and outdated. Reviewers repeatedly report bots and fake profiles, plus scams, which undermines trust. The UI is described as old and rarely updated. Moderation and bans are viewed as inconsistent or unfair, including false abuse reports. Technical issues are common: messages freezing or not loading, login or password reset problems, and occasional crashes. Billing problems also appear, with reports of double charges or unexpected subscription fees. A small number of users still praise real, long‑standing members and a safer content policy, but reliability and safety concerns dominate.

Pros

Real, genuine members with positive interactions when you find people
Content policy that prohibits nude photos creates a safer environment
Longstanding user base with some subscribers remaining on Growlr for years

Cons

Widespread bots and fake profiles and scams
Outdated UI and lack of updates for years
Inconsistent or unfair moderation and bans (false abuse reports)
Frequent technical issues: message loading problems, app freezes, crashes
Billing and subscription problems: double charges and unexpected fees

Recent reviews

Since December 2025, a person with the same profile name has created 20+ profiles using the same username. I have had >50 msgs from this jack***. At 1st, I blocked him with every msg. And yet he appears again w another msg. I wrote an email 5-6 wks ago (just try and find how to contact the folks running this app!) indicating this person was stalking me on here. Their response: basically, ‘use the block feature!’ What a ridiculous response!! I’ve been doing this to NO avail. It’s like whack-a-mole as every time I block 1 profile, another appears soon thereafter with another obnoxious msg… and sometimes 2 or 3 more new profiles using the same name w multiple msgs. At 1st, he was a nuisance, but with time, the nuisance has become much more than that. The frequency and relentlessness of msgs from him places him in the stalker category! I’ve written another email in the past few days and I’m awaiting a response. I’ve been a paid member on here for years. I do not want to leave this app much less delete it as I’ve found lots of super and playful men here! Any suggestions from anyone?!?

by Bo*****, 2026-06-01

I get notification that I have new messages but when I try to open Messenger, it will not work and it does not show me any thing new. I have let growller know about this, but nothing has happened and no one has contacted me.