# 브런치 vs Layer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layer at none against 브런치's 32. Layer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 브런치's advantage is ratings volume (627 vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 브런치 sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Layer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 브런치 against 5.0 for Layer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 브런치 has 627 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 브런치 | Layer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1001388574/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer/id1640892241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362057950) | [HyungJoon Yun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640892243) |

## What reviewers say

### 브런치

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1001388574)

Discover inspiring articles and writers on a platform designed for creative expression.  Save your favorite content and writers, and for creators, craft beautiful stories with an intuitive editor and track your performance.

**Highlights:** Discover inspiring writers and articles, Subscribe to favorite authors, Save articles and writers to 'My Drawer', Live reading and reading notes, Powerful editor for writing and image customization, Detailed statistics for creators, Real-time notifications for comments and engagement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 스몰빅토크 freejia918 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 돌부처 rocketz 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 교주 kyoju 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 풀솜 poohe1959 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 맨모삼천지교 sunheean0305 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 보나쓰 bona2s 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| Yeongseop wellwellseoul 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 황진규의 철학흥신소 sting762 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 봄치즈 springcheese 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| Chaewon Kong chaewonkon 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 자유 luj0109 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 김정은 변호사 lawgyeol 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 오성진 lasskor 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| oybk oybk 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 거성 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 하와이 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| Somewon 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 호텔메이커 체크인 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| shun 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| DD 작가 멤버십 | $3.99 | per month |
| 응원 댓글 3,000원 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 7,500원 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 응원댓글 10,000원 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 15,000원 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 응원댓글 20,000원 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 30,000원 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 50,000원 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 79,000원 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 100,000원 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 130,000원 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 200,000원 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 응원 댓글 300,000원 | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Clean, text-focused interface for reading concentration
- ✨ Elegant design with customizable book covers and content
- 📚 Quality curated content and diverse articles
- 📱 Easy-to-use platform for writers and readers
- 🎯 Engaging reading experience during commute

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow loading times and frequent freezing
- 📱 iPad landscape mode not supported
- 🔤 Text rendering issues with English words
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- ⚠️ Persistent notifications after unsubscribing

**Reported bugs**

- App loading and freezing issues
- English text wrapping and character splitting
- Keyboard covering text input area during writing
- Notifications continuing after subscription cancellation
- iOS 7.0 compatibility dropped

**Requested features**

- Markdown support with bullet points and formatting
- Font size adjustment option
- Dark mode for eye comfort
- Bookmark/progress saving within articles
- iPad landscape/horizontal mode support


### Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer/id1640892241)

This social media platform offers a new way to connect by allowing users to control the time, scope, and degree of their connections. It aims to resolve the discomfort and fatigue often felt on existing social media by providing a flexible framework for relationships.

**Highlights:** Control connection time, scope, and degree, Flexible relationship framework, Natural and familiar connection experience, Private and public social space, Connect based on situation and emotion

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 브런치 free?

브런치 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Layer free?

Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 브런치 or Layer?

Layer is rated higher. 브런치 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Layer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*