# Nico vs 喜弟

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 喜弟 at 89% against Nico's 33%. 喜弟 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and 喜弟 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

喜弟 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Nico's written reviews are positive against 89% of 喜弟's.

Nico ships an update every 5 weeks, 喜弟 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nico | 喜弟 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) | **[4.2 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1527401232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 226 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [武汉稀有科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275507640) | [武汉悦趣科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566300947) |

## What reviewers say

### Nico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455)

This platform connects young adults through a unique personality-based matching system. Explore diverse identities, build deeper connections, and discover like-minded individuals through tests, real-time chat, and community features.

**Highlights:** Personality-based matching, Psychological tests, Real-time chat (quick, nearby, voice), Community feed (posts, photos, videos), Location-based friend discovery, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | one-time |


### 喜弟

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1527401232)

A social platform for self-expression and diverse styles, offering a safe space for individuals to connect and be themselves. Prioritizes privacy with strict encryption for personal information and chat content.

**Highlights:** Self-expression and diverse styles, Connect with like-minded individuals, Open community for personal style display, Privacy protection and secure communication, Find companions and reduce loneliness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP连续包季 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP连续包年 | $39.99 | per year |
| 6元钻石礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元喜糖充值 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30元钻石礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一个月会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 98元钻石礼包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SVIP一个月 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nico free?

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

### Is 喜弟 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nico or 喜弟?

喜弟 is rated higher. Nico averages 2.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while 喜弟 averages 4.2 from 35 ratings.

### Do Nico or 喜弟 have ads?

Nico shows ads; 喜弟 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nico or 喜弟?

Nico ships an update every 5 weeks, and 喜弟 fortnightly. Most recently, Nico was updated on November 7, 2026 and 喜弟 on November 7, 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.*