# guide vs Spread

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spread at 55 against guide's 4. Spread also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for guide against 4.9 for Spread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spread has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

guide ships an update every 9 days, Spread fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | guide | Spread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidehuman/id1570806527/reviews)** | [4.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-human-internet/id6446067188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 570 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guide Human Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229687596) | [Spread Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675772787) |

## What reviewers say

### guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidehuman/id1570806527)

A social platform designed for individuals to share their interests and thoughts without the negativity of traditional social media. It aims to foster a positive environment where people can express themselves authentically.

**Highlights:** Share interests and ideas, Human-centric social space, Free from trolling, Ad-free experience, Positive community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-human-internet/id6446067188)

Access exclusive content from top publications by proving you're human. Follow influential individuals to discover their curated reading, listening, and watching lists. Share access to content with friends and followers.

**Highlights:** Human verification for content access, Follow journalists and thinkers, Discover curated reading lists, Share access with others, Spread content from any app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is guide free?

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

### Is Spread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, guide or Spread?

guide is rated higher. guide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Spread averages 4.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do guide or Spread have ads?

Neither guide nor Spread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, guide or Spread?

guide ships an update every 9 days, and Spread fortnightly. Most recently, guide was updated on September 8, 2026 and Spread on September 20, 2026.

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