# Virtual Friend Shoulder vs VentSpace

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Friend Shoulder at 4.3 against VentSpace's 3.3. Virtual Friend Shoulder also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 19). VentSpace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Friend Shoulder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VentSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Friend Shoulder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Friend Shoulder has 146 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 58% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Friend Shoulder | VentSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-friend-shoulder-vent/id1509956288/reviews)** | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventspace/id1514627232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Stone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509956287) | [ATX Web Designs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456153666) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Friend Shoulder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-friend-shoulder-vent/id1509956288)

A supportive community to share your thoughts and feelings. Connect with others, receive encouragement, and find a safe space to express yourself anonymously. Customize your avatar and engage in private chats.

**Highlights:** Anonymous sharing of thoughts and feelings, Receive encouragement and advice, Private chat conversations, Customizable avatars, Moderated and respectful community, User reporting and blocking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly signature | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Special Emoji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization tattoo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization mouth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Horns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization earring | $0.99 | one-time |


### VentSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventspace/id1514627232)

Share your feelings anonymously or with your identity through text, audio, or video posts. Connect with a supportive community and explore mental health resources. Find therapists and educational content in a judgment-free space.

**Highlights:** Anonymous text, audio, and video posts, Community interaction and support, Themed groups (e.g., Military, LGBTQ+), Mental health condition categorization, In-app therapist marketplace, Mental health education content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Friend Shoulder free?

Virtual Friend Shoulder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VentSpace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Friend Shoulder or VentSpace?

Virtual Friend Shoulder is rated higher. Virtual Friend Shoulder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while VentSpace averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Virtual Friend Shoulder or VentSpace have ads?

Virtual Friend Shoulder shows ads; VentSpace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Friend Shoulder or VentSpace?

Virtual Friend Shoulder ships an update every 3 weeks, and VentSpace every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Friend Shoulder was updated on November 3, 2026 and VentSpace on November 3, 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.*