# Instory for Insta vs Brrro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brrro at 100% against Instory for Insta's 50%. Brrro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Instory for Insta's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instory for Insta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Brrro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brrro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instory for Insta has 73 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Instory for Insta's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brrro's.

Instory for Insta ships an update every 9 days, Brrro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instory for Insta | Brrro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instory-for-insta/id1659224827/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brrro-secure-messenger/id6756784288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seyed Mahmoud Hodaeenia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655607612) | [Ioannis Kamarikos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847142646) |

## What reviewers say

### Instory for Insta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instory-for-insta/id1659224827)

Silently watch stories, save cherished moments, and track follower changes. Gain insights into post performance and comments. This app offers a private way to manage your social media interactions.

**Highlights:** Watch stories privately, Save stories, posts, and reels, Track followers and unfollowers, Analyze post performance, View comments and captions, Save multiple accounts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Instory Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Instory Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Instory Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### Brrro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brrro-secure-messenger/id6756784288)

A private messaging app focused on secure communication and a curated social experience. It allows users to control who can message them and see their content, offering end-to-end encryption for all interactions. Advanced privacy tools like instant data wiping and emergency alerts are included.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Approved contacts only, Instant data wipe (Red Button), Emergency location sharing, Screenshot/screen recording blocking, Voice masking, Disappearing messages

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brrro Elite | $7.99 | per month |
| Brrro Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Brrro Elite | $17.99 | per month |
| Brrro Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Brrro Elite Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Brrro Gold | $999.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instory for Insta free?

Instory for Insta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brrro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instory for Insta or Brrro?

Brrro is rated higher. Instory for Insta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Brrro averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Instory for Insta or Brrro have ads?

Instory for Insta shows ads; Brrro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instory for Insta or Brrro?

Instory for Insta ships an update every 9 days, and Brrro every 5 days. Most recently, Instory for Insta was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brrro on November 5, 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.*