# Aako vs Bro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aako at 100% against Bro's 38%. Aako also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Bro's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aako sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aako holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Aako's written reviews are positive against 38% of Bro's.

Aako ships an update every 8 days, Bro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aako | Bro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aako-memory-map/id6503721703/reviews)** | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-lockscreen-buddy/id6744307111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 177 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aako, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750140473) | [Super Jampad Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665802980) |

## What reviewers say

### Aako

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aako-memory-map/id6503721703)

Capture and relive memories by placing interactive "Bubbles" in real-world locations. Revisit these moments by interacting with them in space or street view, and share them with friends to deepen connections. Create living time capsules and leave your mark on the world.

**Highlights:** Place memories in real-world locations, Interact with memories in AR, Create living time capsules, Share memories with friends, View memories in a living gallery, React with spatial feelings

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 900 PAOs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 PAOs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 PAOs | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 PAOs | $39.99 | one-time |


### Bro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-lockscreen-buddy/id6744307111)

This app provides a supportive digital companion on your lock screen to help you stay focused and motivated. It offers encouragement, acts as a sounding board for your thoughts, and even maintains a journal to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Lock screen motivational companion, Supportive check-ins, Sounding board for conversations, Automated journaling, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bro+ - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Bro+ Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |
| Bro+ Yearly | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for various tasks
- 🤖 Chill and friendly AI assistant
- 💡 Useful for self-care and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification code
- AI assistant stops responding during screen sharing

**Requested features**

- Allow sign-in with email/cloud accounts
- Reduce reliance on paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aako free?

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

### Is Bro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aako or Bro?

Aako is rated higher. Aako averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bro averages 3.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Aako or Bro have ads?

Neither Aako nor Bro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aako or Bro?

Aako ships an update every 8 days, and Bro every 2 days. Most recently, Aako was updated on June 10, 2026 and Bro on September 14, 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.*