VERO vs Hive
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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vero.co/terms-of-use
Hive
Connect with local businesses to discover exclusive offers and create content. Turn your influence into real-world rewards by claiming deals, visiting establishments, and sharing your experiences.
- Browse local businesses and offers
- Claim exclusive deals
- Create content
- Get rewarded with perks
- QR code scanning for verification
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Hive connects creators with local businesses. Browse nearby spots, claim exclusive offers, create content, and get rewarded — all in one place. How it works: 1. Browse local businesses and available offers 2. Claim an offer and get your unique QR code 3. Visit the business and get it scanned 4. Create your content and continue to enjoy free perks Built for creators who want to turn their influence into real-world rewards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hive at 5.0 against VERO's 4.2. Hive also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). VERO's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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. Hive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hive 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 Hive's.
VERO ships an update monthly, Hive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VERO | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 391 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vero Labs Inc | RICHARD MICHAEL ALEXANDER |
Customer experience
VERO
Hive
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)
Hive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VERO
- Monthly Creator Subscription$4.991 Month
Hive
No in-app purchases
