# VERO vs Greenlight Social

The clearest difference is rating: Greenlight Social at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. Greenlight Social also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). VERO's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VERO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Greenlight Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

Greenlight Social holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VERO has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of VERO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Greenlight Social's.

VERO ships an update every 3 weeks, Greenlight Social every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | Greenlight Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenlight-social/id1658594830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 661 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [Iceberg Social, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636445294) |

## What reviewers say

### VERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041)

Experience a social network designed for genuine connection, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation. Take full control of your social feed and enjoy a more authentic online interaction. Join now to become a Founding Member and get a lifetime free subscription.

**Highlights:** Ad-free social experience, No algorithmic feed, User control over content, Optimized for connection, Founding Member offer

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UTRB Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Thunder Jackson Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Creator Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads or algorithms
- 🚀 Great for photographers and creatives
- 💡 Unique features like music/book sharing
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🔒 Respects user privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty discovering new content and users
- 🤔 Confusing connection/follower system
- 🙁 Lack of user growth and engagement

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable verification code delivery
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add text-only post option
- Improve search and discovery
- Introduce stories or similar feature
- Expand to more platforms (web, iPad)


### Greenlight Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenlight-social/id1658594830)

This app allows you to broadcast your availability and interests to select groups of contacts. It's designed to help you easily connect with friends and family when you have free time or want to make plans, prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Broadcast availability to contacts, Create custom contact groups, Share location for plans, Privacy-focused design, Utilize idle time for connections, Receive Greenlights only from contacts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERO free?

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

### Is Greenlight Social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VERO or Greenlight Social?

Greenlight Social is rated higher. VERO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Greenlight Social averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do VERO or Greenlight Social have ads?

Neither VERO nor Greenlight Social shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VERO or Greenlight Social?

VERO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Greenlight Social every 11 days. Most recently, VERO was updated on October 31, 2026 and Greenlight Social on October 30, 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.*