Mumsnet vs VERO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mumsnet
Connect with a large community of parents for advice, support, and discussions on childrearing and life's challenges. Access a wealth of shared experiences and practical tips from fellow users anytime, anywhere.
- Parenting advice and tips
- Community support forum
- Real-world dilemma discussions
- Childrearing guidance
- Virtual support network
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Mumsnet is the UK’s most popular website for parents. Be part of the conversation as it happens, no matter where you are or what time it is, with our app. Whether you're after tried and tested childrearing tips, straight-talking advice on real-world dilemmas or some virtual support when life gets overwhelming, you’ll find people ready and willing to help out: between them, there’s nothing Mumsnetters don’t have covered. As one user says: "It's like having a thousand extra sisters you never knew you needed."
VERO
Experience a social network designed for genuine connection, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation. Take full control of your social feed and enjoy a more authentic online interaction. Join now to become a Founding Member and get a lifetime free subscription.
- Ad-free social experience
- No algorithmic feed
- User control over content
- Optimized for connection
- Founding Member offer
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Ad-free, Algorithm-free Social. From design to functionality, we’re redefining what a social network should be - delivering a better, truer social experience for everybody. VERO is optimized for connection, not addiction, putting you in total control. Free for a limited time: join as a Founding Member now and your subscription is free for life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mumsnet at 4.7 against VERO's 4.2. Mumsnet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). VERO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VERO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Mumsnet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mumsnet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VERO has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Mumsnet's written reviews are positive against 60% of VERO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mumsnet ships an update every 3 weeks, VERO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mumsnet | VERO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better | 4.2 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 402 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mumsnet Ltd | Vero Labs Inc |
Customer experience
Mumsnet
VERO
User reviews
Mumsnet
From 11 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great advice and information
- 👍 Helpful community support
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly navigation
Room to improve
- 😠 Frequent ads redirecting to Amazon
- 😠 Unusable due to animated ads
- 😠 App is sluggish
- 😠 Filled with bullies and trolls
- 😠 Nasty site with abuse and hate
VERO
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 No ads or algorithms
- 🚀 Great for photographers and creatives
- 💡 Unique features like music/book sharing
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty discovering new content and users
- 🤔 Confusing connection/follower system
- 🙁 Lack of user growth and engagement
Bugs and requests
Mumsnet
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes frequently
- App won't open after update
- Posts disappear when trying to create username
- Latest upgrade makes paragraphs unreadable
- Quotes are not separated or are indented awkwardly
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- End of posts are truncated
- App causes iPhone to crash requiring restart
- App no longer works on wifi
Requested features
7 requests- Dark mode option
- Make app accessible with screen readers
- Add private message function
- Add push notifications
- Add a 'Like' or 'Vote Up' button
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- Ability to access original poster's comments easily
- Open links within the app
VERO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable verification code delivery
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add text-only post option
- Improve search and discovery
- Introduce stories or similar feature
- Expand to more platforms (web, iPad)
In-app purchases
Mumsnet
No in-app purchases
VERO
- Monthly Creator Subscription$4.991 Month
