# GTribe vs Authentic Social Media

The clearest difference is rating: GTribe at 4.8 against Authentic Social Media's 1.0. GTribe also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Authentic Social Media's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GTribe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Authentic Social Media asks for nothing beyond the download.

GTribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTribe has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GTribe ships an update monthly, Authentic Social Media every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTribe | Authentic Social Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtribe/id1275905434/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authentic-social-media/id6748682732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mass Luminosity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275905433) | [Authentic Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817715188) |

## What reviewers say

### GTribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtribe/id1275905434)

A social media network focused on positive interactions and shared purpose. Users can connect globally, discuss topics, and engage in challenges to foster accomplishment.

**Highlights:** Positive social network, Global connections, Purpose-driven discussions, Thrilling challenges, Discovery and creation, Accomplishment focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UX | $38.99 | one-time |
| LUX | $159.99 | one-time |


### Authentic Social Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authentic-social-media/id6748682732)

This app offers a social experience focused on connecting with actual friends and family, free from ads, algorithms, and influencers. It allows users to share moments and participate in a daily spontaneous photo challenge called a 'Glimpse'.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends and family, Share photos anytime, Daily spontaneous photo challenge (Glimpse), No feed or algorithm, No ads or influencers, No follower counts or likes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTribe free?

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

### Is Authentic Social Media free?

Authentic Social Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GTribe or Authentic Social Media?

GTribe is rated higher. GTribe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Authentic Social Media averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GTribe or Authentic Social Media have ads?

Neither GTribe nor Authentic Social Media shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GTribe or Authentic Social Media?

GTribe ships an update monthly, and Authentic Social Media every 2 days. Most recently, GTribe was updated on October 5, 2026 and Authentic Social Media on October 28, 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.*