# Fellow vs iBrightChild

The clearest difference is rating: iBrightChild at 5.0 against Fellow's 2.0. iBrightChild also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Fellow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBrightChild sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fellow asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBrightChild holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fellow has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fellow ships an update every 4 weeks, iBrightChild weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fellow | iBrightChild |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow/id6612024910/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrightchild/id6779277477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369603449) | [Adam Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585587546) |

## What reviewers say

### Fellow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow/id6612024910)

Enhance your coffee brewing experience by connecting your smart coffee maker. Create custom brew profiles, schedule brews, and fine-tune every variable for perfect results. Access educational content to master your espresso craft.

**Highlights:** Create custom brew profiles, Schedule brews in advance, Fine-tune brewing variables, Access guided educational content, Improve espresso technique

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless app pairing
- ✅ Firmware updates work well
- 🔍 Helpful profile management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Limited app functionality
- 😕 Usability concerns
- ⏱️ Frequent sign-outs

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to WiFi
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Inconsistent device visibility

**Requested features**

- Ability to brew by grams of coffee
- Scheduling and remote start features
- Custom recipe input and management


### iBrightChild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibrightchild/id6779277477)

This app automatically compiles photos, notes, and milestones from your child's daycare into a weekly digital scrapbook. It provides visual growth charts and a photo timeline, ensuring your child's memories are easily accessible and private.

**Highlights:** Weekly digests, Growth charts, Photo timeline, Encrypted data, Bulk photo export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bulk Photo Export | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fellow free?

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

### Is iBrightChild free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fellow or iBrightChild?

iBrightChild is rated higher. Fellow averages 2.0 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while iBrightChild averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fellow or iBrightChild have ads?

Neither Fellow nor iBrightChild shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fellow or iBrightChild?

Fellow ships an update every 4 weeks, and iBrightChild weekly. Most recently, Fellow was updated on October 1, 2026 and iBrightChild on September 25, 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.*