# VERO

> Social without Ads

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id971055041](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id971055041)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id971055041`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vero Labs Inc
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (1,529 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2015-07-22
- **Size:** 391 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vero/id971055041)
- **Website:** [https://vero.co/](https://vero.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vero.co/privacy-policy](https://vero.co/privacy-policy)

## Description

**VERO** is an ad-free, algorithm-free social network designed to prioritize authentic connection over addictive engagement. With a focus on user control, VERO offers a truer, more intentional social experience without advertising-driven feeds.

New users can join as Founding Members for a limited time and receive a subscription free for life. See VERO’s [Terms of Use](https://vero.co/terms-of-use) for details.

## Rankings

- #47,758 — Overall

## Review summary

VERO is praised for its ad-free, algorithm-free experience and strong focus on artists and creators, with a clean design and easy verification. However, recurring bugs, loading failures, and battery drain hinder usability. Growth remains slow due to a small user base, and some users report onboarding problems with verification codes. Privacy concerns around phone-number requirements and potential video-calling features also surface. Overall, users love the art-friendly, privacy-conscious approach but need stability and broader adoption to reach its potential.

### Pros

- Ad-free and algorithm-free experience
- Strong focus on artists/creators and supportive community
- Easy verification process
- Well-designed UI/UX
- Privacy-forward with no data mining and ads

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and loading problems (blank screens, images/hashtag loading issues)
- Battery drain and performance issues after updates
- Sign-up/verification problems (verification codes not received)
- Limited user base slowing growth
- Privacy concerns around phone-number requirements and video-calling features

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id971055041)