GROWLR
For gay men identifying as bears or chasers seeking community, dating, and live-streamed content.
GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You
Snapshot
Who is GROWLR?
Connecting the global gay bear community through location-based discovery, live streaming, and social networking.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 1Last updated
GROWLR: Gay Bears Near You
v16.48.1
7mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines GROWLR?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Social networking for the gay bear community
Scale
indie
Target audience
Gay men identifying as bears or chasers seeking community, dating, and live-streamed content.
Origin
Launched in 2011 to serve a specific sub-segment of the gay community.
Portfolio momentum
Actively maintaining its flagship title with 3 updates in the last 6 months and a major release within the last 10 days.
Portfolio
What does GROWLR ship?
Apps
1 app analysed
More bears in more places... GROWLR is the complete mobile app for gay bears.
Live streaming integration drives session time and gifting revenue
- Live streaming features provide a social connection point that keeps community members engaged with each other
- Automated moderation systems frequently ban accounts for minor or non-existent violations without providing clear explanations
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
15/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does GROWLR compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both platforms target the LGBTQ+ community for local connections and dating, creating direct competition for the same user base.
Contenders(9)
Both platforms target the gay male demographic for social discovery and dating, competing for the same user base through location-based grid discovery. The overlap in core functionality forces users to choose between a niche bear-focused community and a broader, free-to-use network.
BiggerCity targets the same niche demographic of gay men of size and their admirers, directly competing for user attention through location-based social networking and dating features.
BRO competes for the same gay, bi, and open-minded male demographic by offering location-based discovery and chat, directly overlapping with the core social networking utility of GROWLR.
Daddyhunt targets the same gay dating demographic with a focus on mature men and admirers, creating direct competition for users seeking identity-specific connections.
W | Bear targets the same gay bear demographic as GROWLR, offering overlapping features like event discovery and profile-based social networking that compete for the same user base.
Both apps compete for the same gay dating audience, with ROMEO offering a broad, ad-free experience that directly challenges the niche community focus of GROWLR.
Hornet competes for the same LGBTQ+ user base by offering a broader social grid and interest-based discovery through hashtags. It targets the same mobile dating market as GROWLR but provides a more inclusive demographic scope.
myBOY targets the same gay dating demographic as GROWLR, competing for user attention through location-based profile discovery and chat functionality.
Translr competes for the same niche LGBTQ+ social networking audience by providing identity-based discovery and community-focused dating. Both platforms target users seeking specific social connections within the broader queer community.
Same space(15)
BLK focuses on the Black dating niche, using cultural identity stickers to create a sense of community similar to GROWLR's bear-specific focus.
WooPlus provides a body-positive alternative for users who feel marginalized by mainstream dating apps, overlapping with the bear community's focus on body diversity.
Outclose focuses on curated, real-world social introductions for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a non-digital alternative to GROWLR's discovery.
Grindr competes for the same GBTQ audience by utilizing a real-time location-based grid for discovery, though it operates at a significantly larger scale.
Azar facilitates global social discovery through interest-based matching, providing a broader social utility than the identity-specific GROWLR.
FET targets a specific subculture within the dating market, sharing the community-focused architecture seen in niche identity apps.
Tagged Dating has pivoted to a livestream-heavy model, competing for the same social discovery audience while shifting away from traditional dating.
Dating.com offers a global alternative for those seeking romantic connections, though it lacks the niche identity focus of GROWLR.
ThaiFriendly focuses on the Thai dating market, providing a location-specific alternative for users within that region.
Pridy provides localized community support and safety tools for the LGBTQ+ community, serving as a utility-focused companion to dating apps.
GroupMe serves as a coordination tool for existing social groups, providing a non-dating alternative for the same user base.
Taimi serves the broader LGBTQ+ community as a general social and dating platform, offering a more inclusive scope than the bear-specific focus of GROWLR.
Yubo captures the younger demographic within the same social discovery space, using swipe-based mechanics and live chat to facilitate connections.
Wizz App uses age-matched social discovery to serve a younger audience, contrasting with the adult-focused bear community of GROWLR.
Zoosk targets a similar dating intent but uses behavioral matchmaking and live streaming to differentiate from the grid-based discovery model.
Frequently asked questions
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 1
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 1
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
