VERO vs Irys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VERO
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.
- Ad-free social experience
- No algorithmic feed
- User control over content
- Optimized for connection
- Founding Member offer
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Ad-free, Algorithm-free Social. From design to functionality, we’re redefining what a social network should be - delivering a better, truer social experience for everybody. VERO is optimized for connection, not addiction, putting you in total control. Free for a limited time: join as a Founding Member now and your subscription is free for life.
Irys
This app is a community for photography enthusiasts to share their work, connect with others, and get inspired. It offers features like large image uploads, no follower counts, and curated content, with opportunities to win prizes through competitions.
- Upload images up to 50MB
- No visible follower counts
- Curated photography highlights
- Share any aspect ratio
- Join and curate groups
- Organize work by themes/portfolios
- Spotlight competitions
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Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft. Features include: • Upload images up to 50MB • No visible follower counts : build a following for the right reasons! • Get inspired with great photography and curated highlights from our team • Share any aspect ratio with no forced cropping • Join and curate groups around what you love • Organise your work by themes and portfolios • Enter Spotlight competitions (exclusively on Irys!) for a chance to win prizes from top industry partners • Optional EXIF details like camera and lens information Whether you're a working photographer, a passionate hobbyist, or simply someone who loves great images, Irys was built for you! Terms of Service: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020127716639-Terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://support.irysphotos.com/hc/en-gb/articles/5020165583903-Privacy-Policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VERO at none against Irys's shown. VERO also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 39) and review sentiment (60% vs 51%). Irys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VERO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Irys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for VERO against 4.2 for Irys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VERO has 1.5K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of VERO's written reviews are positive against 51% of Irys's.
VERO ships an update monthly, Irys weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VERO | Irys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.5K ratings) | 4.2 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better | 50.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 402 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vero Labs Inc | Silvertone Media Ltd |
Customer experience
VERO
Irys
User reviews
VERO
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 No ads or algorithms
- 🚀 Great for photographers and creatives
- 💡 Unique features like music/book sharing
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty discovering new content and users
- 🤔 Confusing connection/follower system
- 🙁 Lack of user growth and engagement
Irys
From 39 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Great alternative to Instagram
- 👍 Positive community vibe
- 💡 Focused on photography
- 🤗 Throwback to old Instagram
Room to improve
- 🤢 Awful color scheme and UI
- 🤯 Buggy and freezes often
- 💰 Monetization issues
Bugs and requests
VERO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable verification code delivery
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add text-only post option
- Improve search and discovery
- Introduce stories or similar feature
- Expand to more platforms (web, iPad)
Irys
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezes when trying to post
- Invite codes not working
Requested features
3 requests- Improve UI and UX design
- Fix bugs and stability issues
- Reconsider monetization strategy
In-app purchases
VERO
- Monthly Creator Subscription$4.991 Month
Irys
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
