# VERO vs CivicX Forum

The clearest difference is rating: CivicX Forum at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. CivicX Forum also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). VERO's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, 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. CivicX Forum asks for nothing beyond the download.

CivicX Forum 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 3, 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 CivicX Forum's.

VERO ships an update monthly, CivicX Forum every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | CivicX Forum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicx-forum/id6465747044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 632 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [JWKZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459002500) |

## 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)


### CivicX Forum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civicx-forum/id6465747044)

Connect with fellow 2016+ Honda CivicX owners. Browse forums, post threads, and receive real-time alerts for conversations and messages. Manage your profile and engage with the community.

**Highlights:** Native push notifications, Browse forum and threads, Search forum content, Post threads and replies, View and edit user profiles, Report content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERO free?

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

### Is CivicX Forum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VERO or CivicX Forum?

CivicX Forum is rated higher. VERO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CivicX Forum averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do VERO or CivicX Forum have ads?

Neither VERO nor CivicX Forum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VERO or CivicX Forum?

VERO ships an update monthly, and CivicX Forum every 15 months. Most recently, VERO was updated on October 28, 2026 and CivicX Forum 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.*