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Our Review

Growlr is a free app for gay bears worldwide to socialize, make friends, and connect for dates. Developed by Initech LLC.

New members at Growlr in October 2024 in comparison

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Growlr Members

Members
40,000 from New Zealand
Members activity
8,000 active weekly
Gender Proportion
39 %
61 %
  • Users are members of the gay community
  • There are more male members than females
  • Meet users from all over the world
  • Has over 10 million members
  • Meet nearby members based on your GPS

Growlr is a dating app exclusively made for the gay community. Initially, the members are only gay males, but later on, other members of the LGBTQ+ community were able to register too.

The app has millions of members worldwide.

You can meet members around your neighbourhood oo by checking out the nearby function.

Females
Males

Growlr Age Range and Age Distribution

  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55+

How to Sign Up for Growlr

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  • You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
  • You can sign up using your username and password
  • You must sign up to browse Growlr

To sign up, download the Growlr app. The app is available on iOS and Android. To complete the registration, provide all required information.

Required Information on Signup
  • Name
  • Date Of Birth
  • Location
Optional Information on Signup
  • Profile Picture

Growlr does not offer an account verification process.

Making Contact on Growlr

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  • Members can be searched using basic info like who's online and nearby
  • See and talk with members via video-chat
  • Create and view posts on your "Feed" section
  • All members can send messages for free
  • There is a chatroom

Growlr lets you contact other bears easily. You can chat, search for members based on their location and online status, view galleries, check out and comment on user's blogs and see who has viewed you.

These are features on the app that are free. You can also extend your profile reach or advertise your business by using their SHOUT feature which you will pay for a minimal fee.

The contacting features of the app are the highlights of the app's functions.

Growlr Profile Quality

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  • Profile and pictures can be viewed for free
  • Completing your profile is optional
  • The profiles are poorly detailed
  • The profile information can be changed later
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

Creating a profile on Growlr is free and easy. You only need to manually fill out the sections that best describe you. However, this is all optional so profiles is not concise and clear.

Fake profiles can also be created, as the app is not strict and does not conduct tests or background checks on every member. There are also safety guidelines provided in the app for online safety.

However, should there be any complaints, you can just send them an e-mail to their customer support at support@growlrapp.com.

Growlr App

Growlr App
  • Growlr app is free to download on your Apple or Android smartphone
  • The design is simple and easy to use
  • The function of the app is also understandable
  • Available on Google Play and Apple App Store
  • App's design is a bit outdated

Growlr Costs and Prices

Free Features
  • Profile creation
  • Chatting with other members
  • Member and profile search
  • Viewing members' profiles
Premium Features
  • Unlock private photos
  • Video chatting
  • Saved searches
  • Ad-free browsing

Is Growlr expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Growlr is low-priced.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Growlr Pro
1 Month9.99 USD / Month9.99 USD
3 Months8.00 USD / Month23.99 USD
6 Months7.50 USD / Month44.99 USD
12 Months6.00 USD / Month71.99 USD
FLASH!
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Gets your profile viewed faster by unlocking your private media to all users in specific areas
1 Month4.99 USD / Month4.99 USD
SHOUT!
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Send messages to many active users in a specified area
1 Month4.99 USD / Month4.99 USD
Growlr Cost
Payment Options
  • Via Mobile Phone

Upgrading to a PRO membership will get you access to special features such as viewing of full-sized private pictures and videos, live video calls, and removing advertisements.

Special Features

Growlr keeps your dating game more fun and exciting with the following special features.

Bears

You get to find bears based on three different sections, "online", nearby" and favourites". The "online" section shows you a list of people who are recently active. The "nearby" sections show you a list of users who are closest to your current location. There's also a "global" section if you wish to see other members in a different location. The "favourites" section shows the users you have marked as your favourites sorted by distance. 

Checkins

This feature lets you see a list of venues closest to where you are, and will then show a list of Growlr members near your area as well. You just need to tap on the venue to show you the venue details which will then show you a list of users who are in that area. 

Events

This section has two parts which are the "events" and "birthdays". For the events part will display a list of upcoming bear events. In the birthdays part, you get to see your favourites profile with their birthday listed down. 

Bars

This section shows you a list of bars that are frequented by bears. The venue closest to you is shown at the top of the list.

Meets

This section shows you a list of meet requests that you will receive from other bear members. This also shows you a list of meet requests that you sent out to the person you marked as favourite or are attracted to. 

Ntotes

This section shows you a blank space to save personal notes or memos. You can add, edit, delete notes here and the most recent note will be seen at the top of the list. 

Our rating

Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.5 / 5
Profile Quality: 2.5 / 5
App: 3.0 / 5

Editor's Conclusion

Datingscout.nz Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Datingscout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Growlr brings a whole new perspective when it comes to men meeting men and hooking up with other bears. This is because it helps you do just that in a fun and engaging environment. There's so much you can do when you're a free member, but a lot more when you avail of their paid features. The only downside with this app is that it crashes frequently on your phone and your messages can be erased completely. It also cannot be downloaded on older versions of smartphones. The app is simple and it's also easy to use. However, statistics show that most bears would prefer casual dates or hook-ups than real and serious relationships. If you're into that type, you can check out our other Dating Apps.

Growlr FAQ

Facts

What is Growlr?

Growlr is a social networking app designed for gay bears to meet other bears. It was operated in 2010 at their headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and has gained 10 million members since then.

What do you mean by bears?

Bears are masculine gay men that belong to an inclusive community of gay people.

How does Growlr work?

It is an app that can be downloaded on your smartphone for free. You just need to register in the app, which is also free. You will only be required basic information like name, e-mail, password, and location for the signing up to be successful.

Usability

How many pictures can I upload on Growlr?

You can upload one public picture for other members to view and 5 extra slots for private photos and videos.

Is there an age limit to join Growlr?

There is no maximum age limit. However, only individuals 18 years old and above can sign up to Growlr. 

How do I search for other bears?

The search section is divided to 3 parts namely online, nearby or favourites. Online would show a list of bears who are active. Nearby would show bears who are online and near your current position. Favourites would show bears that you have marked as favourites or that you are attracted to. There's also a section in the app called "Events" where you can find upcoming bear events. There's also a "Checkins" section where you can find nearest locations where a lot of bears are usually gathering.

How do I send messages to other bears?

If a bear is currently online, you can click on their profile for free viewing and click on a chat button. The chat feature is also free.

How many bears can I mark as favourite?

The maximum number of bears you can tag as your favourite is 75. 

Free Services

Are there free features on Growlr?

Yes. You can view members' profiles and photos. You can also send them a chat directly and search and mark your favourite bears. You can also send a meet request to other bears. 

Costs

What features do I need to pay for?

Growlr has extended features that you need to pay for like upgrading to PRO membership with their respective fees per month, the SHOUT feature where you can advertise or say hello to other bears within a 5 mile radius, and FLASH feature where your profile gets boosted quickly.

What do I get when I purchase a PRO membership?

When you purchase their PRO membership, you get ad-free browsing, get access to live video calls and unlock private photos and views, save searches and even anonymous viewing.

How do I pay for the PRO membership?

Your purchase be charged directly to your iTunes or Google Play account. You can also change the settings manually to stop auto-renewal. 

Security

Is Growlr safe to use?

Growlr is relatively safe and easy to use. However, since background checks are not conducted on every member of the app, precautions should be taken when connecting with other members and meeting them in public places. Should you have any complaints about other members, you can send them an e-mail at support@growlapp.com.

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Contact details

Company:Initech LLC
Address:Columbia, Ohio, USA
E-Mail:support@growlrapp.com