# Nico vs BroMatch

The clearest difference is rating: BroMatch at 3.5 against Nico's 2.6. BroMatch also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Nico's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nico sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BroMatch sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BroMatch holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nico has 98 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Nico's written reviews are positive against 72% of BroMatch's.

Nico ships an update monthly, BroMatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nico | BroMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) | **[3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bromatch/id6639591269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 131 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) | [Shanghai Jingtingshan Information Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575894958) |

## What reviewers say

### Nico

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

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Personality tests for matching, Algorithm-based friend recommendations, Anonymous and voice chat options, Location-based friend discovery, Community feed for sharing content, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP连续订阅三个月 | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| N币充值(21N币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 随聊筛选包（19次） | $6.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员包月 | $6.99 | one-time |
| N币充值(76N币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（52张） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（158张） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 活动SVIP年会员(258) | $39.99 | one-time |


### BroMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bromatch/id6639591269)

This app connects users through verified profiles and real-name authentication for nearby social interactions. It aims to provide a reliable and positive user experience for finding new connections.

**Highlights:** Avatar and real-name verification, Nearby user discovery, Reliable user experience, Privacy policy available, Value-added service agreement

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP会员1个月自动订阅 | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP会员3个月自动订阅 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP会员12个月自动订阅 | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP会员12个月自动订阅 | $59.99 | per year |
| BroMatch2个小纸条 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch5个小纸条 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch5个小纸条 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch20个小纸条 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch5个小纸条 | $6.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch20个小纸条 | $6.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch20个小纸条 | $14.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch50个小纸条 | $14.99 | one-time |
| BroMatch50个小纸条 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nico free?

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

### Is BroMatch free?

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

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

BroMatch is rated higher. Nico averages 2.6 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while BroMatch averages 3.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do Nico or BroMatch have ads?

Both Nico and BroMatch show ads.

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

Nico ships an update monthly, and BroMatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nico was updated on September 28, 2026 and BroMatch on September 27, 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.*