# VERO vs BRICK

The clearest difference is rating: BRICK at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. BRICK also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). VERO's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VERO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. BRICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

BRICK 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VERO ships an update monthly, BRICK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | BRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-get-bricked/id6504206211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 402 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [Andrew Winton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751378949) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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)


### BRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-get-bricked/id6504206211)

Connect with new people through your existing social network. This app focuses on building trust and intentional connections by leveraging friends of friends. Create a profile, share your code to expand your network, and discover people on a map to chat and arrange meetups.

**Highlights:** Personalized profiles with images and details, Exclusive invitation-based access, View friends and friends of friends on a map, In-app chat for connections, Arrange in-person meetups, Trust-based connection system

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERO free?

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

### Is BRICK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VERO or BRICK?

BRICK is rated higher. VERO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while BRICK averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VERO or BRICK have ads?

Neither VERO nor BRICK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VERO or BRICK?

VERO ships an update monthly, and BRICK fortnightly. Most recently, VERO was updated on October 19, 2026 and BRICK on October 4, 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.*