# GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You

> Meet, Date, and Chat

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393402212](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393402212)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id393402212`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GROWLR, LLC
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (49,729 ratings)
- **Version:** 16.50.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2010-11-25
- **Size:** 169 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growlr-gay-bears-near-you/id393402212)
- **Website:** [http://www.growlrapp.com](http://www.growlrapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.growlrapp.com/consumer-health-data-privacy](https://www.growlrapp.com/consumer-health-data-privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #6,712 — Overall
- #5 — gay

## Review summary

Overall, Growlr for iOS is seen as unstable and outdated.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- Outdated UI and lack of updates for years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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393402212)