# Fellow vs Nested

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nested at 100% against Fellow's 65%. Nested also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Fellow's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fellow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Nested asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nested holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fellow has 224 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Fellow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nested's.

Fellow ships an update every 6 days, Nested every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fellow | Nested |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow-your-friendly-guide/id6783381320/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nested-wellness-companion/id6791756077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 445 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lahta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885415784) | [Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791718347) |

## What reviewers say

### Fellow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fellow-your-friendly-guide/id6783381320)

This AI companion offers natural, real-time voice conversations that remember your preferences. Switch between voice and text modes, and enjoy a privacy-focused experience where your audio stays on your device.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice interaction, Natural, real-time replies, Interruptible conversations, Personalized memory recall, Voice and text modes, Privacy-focused audio processing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Nested

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nested-wellness-companion/id6791756077)

This app offers a calming space for college students to manage stress and improve their well-being. It provides daily mood check-ins, voice journaling, and guided mindfulness exercises. A virtual companion grows with the user as they build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Daily mood check-ins, Voice journaling, Mindful wellness tools, Virtual companion growth, Mood history tracking, Daily affirmations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fellow free?

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

### Is Nested free?

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

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

Nested is rated higher. Fellow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Nested averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Fellow or Nested have ads?

Fellow shows ads; Nested does not.

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

Fellow ships an update every 6 days, and Nested every 4 days. Most recently, Fellow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nested on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*