# Bro vs UsTwo

The clearest difference is rating: UsTwo at 4.6 against Bro's 3.7. UsTwo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Bro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

UsTwo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 843 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.

Bro ships an update every 2 days, UsTwo every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bro | UsTwo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-lockscreen-buddy/id6744307111/reviews) | **[4.6 (843 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustwo-couples-and-partners-app/id6759428131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 843 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 152 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Super Jampad Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665802980) | [Rushil Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865796179) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### UsTwo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustwo-couples-and-partners-app/id6759428131)

This app allows couples and friends to draw and doodle together in real-time on a shared canvas. Features include widgets for instant access, a variety of drawing tools, and daily streaks to encourage connection. Drawings can be exported and shared easily.

**Highlights:** Real-time shared canvas, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Variety of drawing tools, Daily streaks for connection, Export and share drawings, Customizable themes and colors

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UsTwo Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| UsTwo Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UsTwo Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| UsTwo Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| UsTwo Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bro free?

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

### Is UsTwo free?

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

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

UsTwo is rated higher. Bro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while UsTwo averages 4.6 from 843 ratings.

### Do Bro or UsTwo have ads?

UsTwo shows ads; Bro does not.

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

Bro ships an update every 2 days, and UsTwo every 4 days. Most recently, Bro was updated on October 28, 2026 and UsTwo on October 28, 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.*