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
6mo 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)
SCRUFF competes for the same LGBTQ+ user base by providing local connection tools, creating direct overlap in the dating and social networking market.
Contenders(9)
Both platforms target the same gay male demographic for social networking and dating, with A4A offering a fully free, ad-supported model that competes directly for GROWLR's user base.
BiggerCity targets the same niche demographic of gay men of size and their admirers, directly competing for the same user base through location-based discovery and social connection features.
SURGE competes for the same gay, bisexual, and queer user base by offering a high-frequency swipe-based interface that facilitates immediate connection. This directly challenges the discovery utility of the grid-based model used by GROWLR.
Both platforms target the gay male demographic with a focus on specific sub-identities, creating direct competition for user attention within the niche dating market.
HeeSay and GROWLR compete for the same LGBTQ+ user base by providing grid-based discovery and integrated live streaming features for social connection.
ROMEO competes for the same gay, bi, trans, and queer user base by offering location-based discovery and chat functionality. Both platforms target users seeking social connections within the global gay community.
Hornet competes for the same LGBTQ+ user base by offering a broader social networking platform that targets gay, bi, trans, and queer men, directly challenging the niche focus of GROWLR.
Both platforms target niche segments of the gay male community for social and dating connections, competing for the same user base's time and attention.
NextBoy competes for the same gay male demographic by offering a swipe-based discovery interface and safety-focused social networking features. It targets the same user base seeking dating and friendship, directly challenging the grid-based discovery model of GROWLR.
Same space(16)
BLK competes for the same identity-focused demographic by using community-specific stickers and cultural alignment for Black singles.
WooPlus competes for the same marginalized demographic by prioritizing inclusive, body-positive matching over superficial standards.
Outclose competes for the same LGBTQ+ demographic by focusing on curated, real-world dinner-table connections.
Grindr serves as a direct competitor in the GBTQ social discovery space, utilizing a real-time location grid that captures the same high-intent user base.
Azar competes for the same casual connection intent through interest-based matching and profile vetting for global social discovery.
FET competes for the same niche LGBTQ+ audience by prioritizing community-driven forums and newsfeeds over standard swipe-based discovery.
Tagged competes for the same social discovery time share by pivoting to livestreaming, though it faces similar sentiment challenges due to monetization shifts.
Dating.com competes for the same social discovery intent by removing swiping mechanics in favor of direct messaging and global profile discovery.
ThaiFriendly competes for the same location-based connection intent within the specific Thai market.
Shuggr competes for the same nearby discovery intent through simplified profile browsing and automated chat translation.
Skout competes for the same local connection intent through proximity-based discovery and live streaming tools.
GroupMe competes for the same social coordination intent by bridging app users with SMS participants for group communication.
Taimi competes for the same demographic by combining dating and social networking features into an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Yubo competes for the same user attention through interest-based matching and live interaction within a safety-gated Gen Z demographic.
Wizz competes for the same spontaneous connection intent through mandatory safety-gated registration and age-matched chat logic.
Zoosk competes for the same romantic connection intent through behavioral matchmaking and live streaming integration.
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
