# VERO vs Crave Media

The clearest difference is rating: Crave Media at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. Crave Media also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). VERO's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Crave Media sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crave Media 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VERO ships an update every 3 weeks, Crave Media weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | Crave Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crave-media/id6755496441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 661 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [Crave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662606349) |

## What reviewers say

### VERO

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

Connect authentically with friends and family on a social platform free from ads and algorithms. Share your passions, from music and movies to books and places, in a chronological feed. Create dedicated spaces for communities and engage in live audio and chat.

**Highlights:** Ad-free chronological feed, Share music, movies, books, and places, Customizable profile 'Sleeve', Community Rooms with live audio, Chronological chat and calls, Discovery feature for niche communities

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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)


### Crave Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crave-media/id6755496441)

This platform empowers creators to produce and monetize both human and AI-generated content. Fans can enjoy a diverse range of content without the need for subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Create human content, Create AI content, Monetize content, No fan subscriptions, Unified platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Hit - 1,000 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |
| Flirt Pack - 2,500 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crave Pack - 5,000 Credits | $74.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack - 10,000 Credits | $134.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack - 20,000 Credits | $269.99 | one-time |
| Obsession Pack - 50,000 Credits | $679.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERO free?

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

### Is Crave Media free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VERO or Crave Media?

Crave Media is rated higher. VERO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Crave Media averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VERO or Crave Media have ads?

Neither VERO nor Crave Media shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VERO or Crave Media?

VERO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crave Media weekly. Most recently, VERO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crave Media on November 5, 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.*