# Also vs Venn+

The clearest difference is rating: Venn+ at 4.7 against Also's 3.7. Venn+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). Also's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Venn+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Also asks for nothing beyond the download.

Venn+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Venn+ has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Also ships an update every 3 days, Venn+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Also | Venn+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/also-text-with-feelings/id6737816774/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venn-plus/id6746684485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raimo Tuisku](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778135190) | [Venn Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817881579) |

## What reviewers say

### Also

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/also-text-with-feelings/id6737816774)

This social camera app allows you to send voice messages with emotional tones conveyed through text color. Reply to stories with your feelings, and friends can see your emotions through colored text bubbles or by double-clicking messages for more context.

**Highlights:** Send voice messages with emotional tones, Reply to stories with speech-to-text and emotion, Text bubbles colored by sender's emotion, Double-click messages for deeper understanding, React to stories from lock screen, Activity tab for story views and reactions, Seamless multi-friend chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Venn+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venn-plus/id6746684485)

This app simplifies making plans with friends or new people by automatically coordinating schedules and preferences. It offers curated experiences in your city and rewards users for participating in real-life hangouts.

**Highlights:** Effortless IRL plans, Automatic schedule coordination, Curated city experiences, Rewards for participation, Connect with new people

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venn+ Membership (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Venn+ Membership (Annual) | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Also free?

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

### Is Venn+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Also or Venn+?

Venn+ is rated higher. Also averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Venn+ averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Also or Venn+ have ads?

Also shows ads; Venn+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Also or Venn+?

Also ships an update every 3 days, and Venn+ every 4 days. Most recently, Also was updated on September 29, 2026 and Venn+ on October 24, 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.*