Reviews of Werk!

By: Werk! Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Werk!

Total ratings

4.10 (Rating count: 14)

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Review summary

Users broadly praise Werk! for up-to-date listings, map-based discovery, ease of use, and the ability to follow favorites, but privacy concerns, bugs, and incomplete inclusivity are common drawbacks. Overall, strong concept with room for improvement in privacy practices, reliability, and broader performer support.

Pros

Up-to-date drag show listings with many events listed, including nearby options.
Map-based discovery makes it easy to see shows near you.
Easy to use and navigate with a clean, attractive design.
Free to use and lets you follow favorites to see what’s happening.
Regular updates help with planning and staying informed.

Cons

Mandatory account and privacy concerns: data collection and policy don’t clearly align, with no opt-out option.
Bugs and stability issues: errors when posting or editing events and profile fields; verification problems.
Limited inclusivity: app feels geared toward queens and may underrepresent other performers (drag kings, nb, etc).

User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.10

5 star

30% (3)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-12-03	Va*****	A map-ish app obviously needs GPS data for location, yet for an app that’s supposed to be showing you where a local performance may be found it requires you to open an account for the collecting personal information and tracking - why would any personal information need shared or to be tracked to function? No option not to create an account and not have personal information shared. And the extent of collected data differs from what is listed in its policy. This may be suspicious or cause second thought for those sensitive about their interests in such performances and uncomfortable with data collection and harvesting of personal information.
A map-ish app obviously needs GPS data for location, yet for an app that’s supposed to be showing you where a local performance may be found it requires you to open an account for the collecting personal information and tracking - why would any personal information need shared or to be tracked to function? No option not to create an account and not have personal information shared. And the extent of collected data differs from what is listed in its policy. This may be suspicious or cause second thought for those sensitive about their interests in such performances and uncomfortable with data collection and harvesting of personal information.
2025-04-20	JD*****	I’ve never seen an app that supports drag this way. And it’s free
I’ve never seen an app that supports drag this way. And it’s free
2025-04-20	Jo*****	I’ve been waiting for an app like this! I love drag shows and it’s updated weekly!
I’ve been waiting for an app like this! I love drag shows and it’s updated weekly!
2025-04-20	Cu*****	I didn’t know there were so many shows happening in my city! What a great app!
I didn’t know there were so many shows happening in my city! What a great app!
2025-03-10	Al*****	It’s giving ease. I used to hate sorting out which night was where and who was playing at which spot. Now I can follow my faves and see what’s poppin any night I want to get out and see my favorite shows. Love it.
It’s giving ease. I used to hate sorting out which night was where and who was playing at which spot. Now I can follow my faves and see what’s poppin any night I want to get out and see my favorite shows. Love it.
2025-02-10	Sw*****	Just another useless app. Don’t support the hypocrite behind this app.
Just another useless app. Don’t support the hypocrite behind this app.
2025-01-24	Cs*****	Not able to edit my state and instagram handle Also not able to post events coming up keep getting error from app even after I verified myself on app definitely needs alot of work .
Not able to edit my state and instagram handle Also not able to post events coming up keep getting error from app even after I verified myself on app definitely needs alot of work .
2024-10-11	da*****	Love the idea and it’s so easy to use!
Love the idea and it’s so easy to use!
2024-06-21	Sp*****	I’m writing this review as a drag performer who was surprised by how clean it looks; considering the tall order it was tasked with. So I’ll list some pros and cons upon my experience with the app. Pros: - it’s catching on fast! I was delighted to see how many events, drag artists, and locations were already planned on the app. I even recognized some drag siblings. - the app design is very pretty and easy to navigate - it’s astonishingly up to date Cons: - it’s geared more towards “queens” and less towards performers (i.e. drag kings, artists, nb, gogo dancers) - it’s a little buggy (but that can always be fixed) - there’s no option to add yourself to pre-existing events; so mostly show runners are the ones posting
I’m writing this review as a drag performer who was surprised by how clean it looks; considering the tall order it was tasked with. So I’ll list some pros and cons upon my experience with the app. Pros: - it’s catching on fast! I was delighted to see how many events, drag artists, and locations were already planned on the app. I even recognized some drag siblings. - the app design is very pretty and easy to navigate - it’s astonishingly up to date Cons: - it’s geared more towards “queens” and less towards performers (i.e. drag kings, artists, nb, gogo dancers) - it’s a little buggy (but that can always be fixed) - there’s no option to add yourself to pre-existing events; so mostly show runners are the ones posting
2024-05-29	Do*****	I love that I can see upcoming shows on a map that are near me. It’s nice to also be able to easily tip drag queens during their show!
I love that I can see upcoming shows on a map that are near me. It’s nice to also be able to easily tip drag queens during their show!