# VERO vs Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Orbit at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. Orbit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). VERO's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VERO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orbit 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, Orbit every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/orbit-couples-and-bff-widget/id6760682869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 402 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [Mayak Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238326184) |

## 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)


### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-couples-and-bff-widget/id6760682869)

Connect with your partner or best friend through live widgets on your Home Screen. Share photos, doodles, notes, and moods instantly. Play games and track activities together without leaving the widget.

**Highlights:** Live widgets for instant sharing, Photos, doodles, notes, and moods, Widget-based games (Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four), Activity and step races, Live distance and weather sharing, Customizable widget designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VERO free?

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

### Is Orbit free?

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

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

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

### Do VERO or Orbit have ads?

Neither VERO nor Orbit shows ads.

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

VERO ships an update monthly, and Orbit every 3 days. Most recently, VERO was updated on October 20, 2026 and Orbit on October 20, 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.*