# Virtual Friend Shoulder vs SciELO25

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SciELO25 at none against Virtual Friend Shoulder's 45. SciELO25 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Virtual Friend Shoulder's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Friend Shoulder sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SciELO25 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Friend Shoulder | SciELO25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-friend-shoulder-vent/id1509956288/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **143** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Stone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509956287) | [Yazo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498492773) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Friend Shoulder

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

This app provides a safe and anonymous space to share your thoughts and feelings, receive emotional support, and connect with others. It allows you to vent worries and joys without judgment and make new virtual friends through empathetic listeners and shared interests. Customize your avatar to express yourself while maintaining privacy.

**Highlights:** Anonymous emotional support, Judgment-free venting, Connect with empathetic listeners, Make new virtual friends, Customizable avatars, Privacy guaranteed

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly signature | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Special Emoji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Customization | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization glasses | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization tattoo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization earring | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization mouth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release custom background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release custom accessory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release custom clothes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release custom hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization necklace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium custom necklace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Emoji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium customization hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release custom facial hair | $0.99 | one-time |
| Release Horns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Emoji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Customization | $1.99 | one-time |


### SciELO25

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scielo25/id6449296013)

**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 SciELO25 free?

SciELO25 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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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.*