Vero True Social is an algorithm and ad-free social media platform and mobile app. That’s why many people want to join it as a free, user-friendly app, while others hesitate whether they should use it or not. Before we dive into the details, we would like to tell you that we personally discovered this app from Peter McKinnon when he shared a video on YouTube last September. He argued the merits of VERO compared to Instagram, as many photographers and content creators struggle with Instagram’s growth. You can watch his video . In this article, you will find all the useful information about this app and why you should or should not join it.
All you need to know about VERO – True Social app
So VERO is another app, like Instagram and Facebook, where users can share photos, videos, post texts, links and more. It is a user-friendly app which means that most users can easily navigate the app. Join VERO as membership is free for life. As we said before, they do not use personal data to make money, as there are no ads or other profitable incentives ! This is the main reason that determines whether you should or not join. Once you start with the app, verify your account with your phone number and create your profile, you can add a new person who can be a friend or simply an acquaintance. When someone shares content, they can also choose who they want to show it to, such as friends, close friends, acquaintances or public.
Since there are no algorithms, sharing content on Vero is a real pleasure. There is a chronological feed that is most often dominated by full resolution images. Some people less recently also share video content whose quality seems high. Below you can see what a VERO gallery (feed) looks like. Although the VERO community is not large compared to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc, it currently has at least 5 million users ! If you are looking for a usable app to share your favourite pieces of content without worry, this app is for you. Networking and making real connections is easy and common on VERO.
Use the app as a content creator or photographer
Many people like content creators, photographers or artists in general have joined the app lately. But what is the benefit of creating and sharing content on this app ? Is it worth your time and effort ?
1-Reasons to use it
The main reason people choose to use VERO and have a presence on the app is the need to network and share their hobby or professional work. Beating the algorithms of other social media platforms is a big deal for professionals. That’s why they prefer this app to gain exposure and make meaningful connections with other like-minded people who share similar interests ! Having an app that displays shared content in chronological order without restricting users is a lifesaver for many professionals. Here’s an image of how uploaded content appears in the Discovery section. It is easy to discover fresh content and new people to connect with and be inspired by their work.
2-Reasons not to use it
VERO, as an ad-free app, is not a suitable choice for people interested in monetizing directly through an app. Another reason why it is not a great choice is its size which is relatively smart. This means it’s not obvious that your friends or family are in the app. VERO helps build strong communities, but only within the app. So, it is a useful app for creators, but not for non-creators !
Our personal experience from VERO
After watching Peter Mckinnon’s video about VERO, we decided to learn more and join last fall. So, we created our profile and started posting some of our favorite images we have created. To this day, we use it as a creator-friendly platform where we share our content in a less consistent way and interact with other creators. Since short-form videos dominate other social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, we chose VERO as an app to share only photos. Feel free to connect with us on VERO for some travel content.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a platform to connect with like-minded people who share the same interests, then VERO is an amazing app for you. But, if you want a platform with a large number of users where you can monetize your content, VERO is definitely not for you. Defining your goals and what to expect from it helps massively in deciding whether or not to join.
