# RealMen vs bru up

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RealMen at 68% against bru up's 0%. RealMen also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). bru up's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RealMen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per month and bru up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RealMen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealMen has 439 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of RealMen's written reviews are positive against 0% of bru up's.

RealMen ships an update monthly, bru up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealMen | bru up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmen/id1424378966/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bru-up/id6753868225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RMN Media Hub GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424378965) | [Dave Almon Alexander III](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845211513) |

## What reviewers say

### RealMen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmen/id1424378966)

This platform offers gay male dating with an intuitive design for easy use across devices. Find matches nearby with location-based search and filters, or explore new areas on a map. Customize your profile with photos and preferences to connect with others.

**Highlights:** Location-based search, Explore map mode, Dozens of search filters, Chat with emoticons, Favorites list, Profile customization, Privacy settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP PROFILE | $9.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 💑 Effective for finding meaningful connections and relationships
- 🌈 Inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ community
- 🔒 Strong safety features and reporting system
- 💬 Good messaging and communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ High prevalence of scammers and fake profiles
- 💰 Users requesting money and personal information
- 🚨 Scam artists harassing for financial information
- 📞 Unwanted direct phone calls from unshared numbers
- 👤 Fake and stolen profile images

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid action error when attempting login
- Account deletion without user initiation
- Pending account reactivation requests not resolving
- Verification code delivery failures to iMessage
- Password reset link errors

**Requested features**

- Increased user base and advertising
- Better spam and scammer filtering
- Improved account security and verification
- More robust profile authentication
- Enhanced user moderation and vetting


### bru up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bru-up/id6753868225)

This app provides a secure platform for men to connect with each other for social activities. It aims to foster genuine connections and friendships within a community.

**Highlights:** Safe space for bros, Find other bros, Socialize via app, Genuine connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bru Membership | $11.99 | per year |
| Bro Cred | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Bru Membership | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RealMen free?

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

### Is bru up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RealMen or bru up?

RealMen is rated higher. RealMen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while bru up averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RealMen or bru up have ads?

Neither RealMen nor bru up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RealMen or bru up?

RealMen ships an update monthly, and bru up every 5 weeks. Most recently, RealMen was updated on October 21, 2026 and bru up on October 24, 2026.

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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.*