bru up vs Hey Dad!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bru up
This app provides a secure platform for men to connect with each other for social activities. It aims to foster genuine connections and friendships within a community.
- Safe space for bros
- Find other bros
- Socialize via app
- Genuine connections
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Bru is an app that allows bros a safe space to find other bros to socialize with via the app.
Hey Dad!
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Welcome to Hey Dad! A supportive community built for dads at every stage—from expecting to seasoned fatherhood. Connect with dads like you - Join groups by interests and dad stage - Meet local dads through meetups - Message other dads 1:1 for advice and friendship Share and learn - Post wins, questions, and real-life moments - Discover tips and support from the community Hey Dad+ (optional subscription) - Upgrade to Hey Dad+ to unlock premium features and get the most out of the app. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Support We’re committed to keeping Hey Dad! safe and respectful. If you have feedback or need help, contact us anytime. Privacy Policy: https://theheydadapp.com/privacy.html Support: https://theheydadapp.com/support.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hey Dad! at daily against bru up's every 5 weeks. bru up's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. bru up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year and Hey Dad! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
bru up ships an update every 5 weeks, Hey Dad! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bru up | Hey Dad! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 236 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dave Almon Alexander III | Malachi Patrick |
In-app purchases
bru up
- Bru Membership$11.991 Year
- Bro Cred$9.99
- Gift Bru Membership$11.99
Hey Dad!
- Hey Dad+ Member$4.991 Month
- Hey Dad+ Yearly$39.991 Year
