Comparison

Here vs Brown Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Here

This app offers a safe, anonymous space for teens aged 13-19 to share their thoughts and feelings. Receive empathetic support from trained peer advisors who understand teen experiences. Connect with others navigating similar challenges.

Highlights
  • Anonymous posting for teens
  • Support from trained Teen Advisors
  • Daily responses 5-10 PM PT
  • Browse topics and read experiences
  • Empathy and understanding focus
Features
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A free, anonymous emotional support app for teens ages 13–19. Here is a safe space where teens can share what’s on their mind and receive support from trained Teen Advisors peers who understand what it’s like to be a teen today. Teens can post about everyday stress, emotions, and challenges such as school pressure, friendships, relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed. You don’t need to know exactly what to say, just show up as you are. How it works: Teens 13-19 submit anonymous posts whenever they need support Trained Teen Advisors respond with empathy and understanding Responses are available daily between 5–10 PM PT Our goal is to respond to every post within 24 hours Only Teen Advisors can respond to posts. If you’re not ready to post, you can browse topics and read how other teens have navigated similar experiences. Teen Advisors are supervised by mental health professionals. This app provides emotional support and peer connection. It does not provide professional therapy or crisis services. Interested in becoming a Teen Advisor? Visit hereapp.org to learn more

About

Brown Note

Features
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Brown Note is a free, anonymous peer support app for people with IBS, Crohn's Disease, and other digestive conditions. Stuck in the bathroom and feeling alone? Post an anonymous message and receive words of encouragement from a community that truly understands. FEATURES: - Anonymous messaging — no usernames, no judgment - Daily check-ins and streaks to keep you coming back - Earn Nuggets for helping others - Collect fun stickers and unlock achievements - Get notified when someone sends you encouragement - Safe, moderated community - 100% free core experience HOW IT WORKS: 1. Post an anonymous message about what you're going through 2. Others in the community reply with support and encouragement 3. Heart the replies that help you the most 4. Help others by replying to their messages 5. Earn Nuggets and collect stickers along the way Brown Note is peer support, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or call 988.

Screenshots

Here4 screens
Brown Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

Here and Brown Note are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Here ships an update every 2 months, Brown Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Here versus Brown Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHereBrown Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Los AngelesAndrew Giffen

Bugs and requests

Here

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Accidental suspension due to age input
  • Section timed out errors
  • Login code not working
  • Cannot post content due to rule violations
  • Comment won't send
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  • Cannot create an account (code not sent)
  • App breaking and not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow teen-to-teen interaction
  • PC version of the app
  • Email option for account creation
  • Allow custom usernames and profile pictures

Brown Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Here

No in-app purchases

None

Brown Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Here free?
Here is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brown Note free?
Brown Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Here or Brown Note have ads?
Neither Here nor Brown Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Here or Brown Note?
Here ships an update every 2 months, and Brown Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Here was updated on October 1, 2026 and Brown Note on October 3, 2026.

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