# True vs Spread

The clearest difference is rating: Spread at 4.9 against True's 4.2. Spread also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (56 vs 9). True's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spread holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spread has 56 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of True's written reviews are positive against 94% of Spread's.

True ships an update every 3 weeks, Spread fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True | Spread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-private-group-sharing/id834451429/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-human-internet/id6446067188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hello Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834451432) | [Spread Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675772787) |

## What reviewers say

### True

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-private-group-sharing/id834451429)

This app offers a private social networking experience focused on genuine connections with trusted individuals. It prioritizes user privacy by avoiding targeted advertising and data selling, creating a safe and positive space for sharing.

**Highlights:** Private by default sharing, No ads or tracking, User data ownership, Focus on real friends, Safe and positive environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ No ads
- 🔒 Private sharing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👥 Great community
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connects family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ❓ Hard to understand
- 📧 Email verification issues
- 🤔 Unclear monetization
- ✉️ Spam notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Posts revert to older dates
- Cannot read email for verification
- Cannot view or open notifications (likes, comments, friend requests)
- Cannot get verification code by email
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of posted text
- Allow pictures and videos as comments
- Provide a way to download photos
- Dark mode
- Evernote integration or export options


### Spread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-human-internet/id6446067188)

Access exclusive content from top publications by proving you're human. Follow influential individuals to discover their curated reading, listening, and watching lists. Share access to content with friends and followers.

**Highlights:** Human verification for content access, Follow journalists and thinkers, Discover curated reading lists, Share access with others, Spread content from any app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True free?

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

### Is Spread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, True or Spread?

Spread is rated higher. True averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Spread averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do True or Spread have ads?

Neither True nor Spread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True or Spread?

True ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spread fortnightly. Most recently, True was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spread 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.*