Comparison

Fanatico vs Faxo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fanatico

Connect with your favorite idols through exclusive content, real-time location updates, and interactive features. Engage with their posts, shop their favorite items, and join fan clubs to connect with other enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Exclusive idol content
  • Real-time 'Last Located' updates
  • Rate photos and videos
  • Shop idol-favorite items
  • Sell idol memorabilia
  • Join fan clubs
  • Fan quizzes
Features
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**Fanatico on iOS: Dive Deep into the World of Your Idols!** Welcome to Fanatico, your gateway to an exhilarating experience with your favorite idols! Dive into a blend of free and premium content that brings you an intimate peek into the day-to-day wonders of their lives. Ever wondered what they're up to? The 'Last Located' feature lets you follow their journey around the globe, giving you a virtual passport to their adventures – but only when they're ready to share, of course! But that's not all! Engage and express your admiration by rating their awe-inspiring photos and videos. And if you've ever been smitten by their sense of style or unique items, our platform allows you to shop your idol's favorite picks or even sell memorabilia related to them. Feeling the community vibe? Spark or hop into a fan club, immerse yourself in the camaraderie of like-minded aficionados, and test your fandom mettle with our fun and challenging fan quizzes. In the expansive universe of fandom, Fanatico is your trusty companion, bringing you closer than ever to the stars you adore. Join us and embark on this thrilling journey. Download now and revel in the Fanatico experience!

About

Faxo

This all-in-one app combines social networking, video sharing, live streaming, messaging, professional profiles, a marketplace, and games. It aims to consolidate multiple app functionalities into a single, familiar interface for enhanced convenience and reduced app fatigue.

Highlights
  • All-in-one super app functionality
  • Social media feeds (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest styles)
  • Live streaming with chat
  • 1:1 and group messaging with calls
  • Professional profiles and job listings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Integrated casual games
  • Bluesky client integration
Features
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The first all-in-one super app—do everything in one fast, familiar place. Feels like Facebook-style friends, Instagram-worthy posts, TikTok-like clips, Pinterest-style boards, WhatsApp-style messaging, Reddit-style communities, X-style micro-updates, LinkedIn-style professional profiles & jobs, Coinbase-style wallet tools, and Craigslist-style classifieds—plus recipes and games—in one app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Social & Video: Share posts, photos, links, and short videos in feeds you control. Create friendships or follow accounts—and switch between Friends and Following feeds to tailor what you see. • Live Streaming: Go live to followers, groups, or communities with instant chat. • Chat & Groups: 1:1 and group messaging, audio/video calls, communities, and mod tools. • Professional Profiles & Jobs: Create a professional profile, make business connections, follow companies, apply to roles, or post openings. • Business Pages: Launch pages, showcase products or services, and grow an audience—no extra tools required. • Marketplace: Buy & Sell locally with listing chat and trusted profiles. • Earn & Monetize: Sell items or services in Marketplace and receive tips on posts and live streams. • Go Local: See nearby posts, listings, jobs, and events with a location-focused feed. • Events: Create events, RSVP, and share with friends or groups. • Q&A: Ask questions, crowdsource answers, and highlight the best responses. • Recipes & Boards: Save, organize, and share recipes with visual, board-style collections. • Games: Play thousands of casual games and collect your favorites. • Bluesky Client (AT Protocol): Connect your Bluesky account to browse and post via Faxo—switch between Timeline/Clips/Boards views. • Wallet & Payouts: Track balances, receive tips, and manage crypto earnings. CHOOSE YOUR FEED STYLE • Timeline for posts & photos (Facebook-like) • Clips for full-screen discovery (TikTok-like) • Boards for saving and organizing ideas (Pinterest-like) Toggle Friends or Following on Faxo feeds anytime, and switch views on any feed—including your connected Bluesky feed. SAFETY & CONTROL • Block and report tools to keep your experience in your hands • Content filters and moderation features for creators and group owners • Privacy controls for profiles, posts, and groups WHY FAXO • All-in-one convenience: social, video, live, chat, marketplace, local, events, Q&A, professional profiles, jobs, business pages, recipes, games, groups, Bluesky client, earnings, and crypto—together at last. • Familiar by design: feels like what you already know, without juggling multiple apps. • Built to end app fatigue: one download, endless possibilities. Download Faxo and do more with one app. Share a moment, start a live stream, sell a guitar, post a recipe, join a community, play a game, go local, build your career, host an event, earn from your work, or grow a brand—all in one app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fanatico4 screens
Faxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Faxo at every 3 days against Fanatico's every 2 months. Faxo also leads on ratings volume (239 vs 4). Fanatico's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fanatico sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fanatico against 4.6 for Faxo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 239 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Fanatico's written reviews are positive against 50% of Faxo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fanatico ships an update every 2 months, Faxo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fanatico versus Faxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanaticoFaxo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB206 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFanaticoFaxo, Inc.

Customer experience

Fanatico

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

Faxo

All ratings237 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fanatico

One-time10
  • 1 Day$0.99
  • 5 Fanaticos$0.99
  • 4 Bids$0.99
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  • Weekly Plan$1.99
  • 12 Bids$2.99
  • 24 Bids$5.99
  • 50 Bids$11.99
  • 100 Bids$22.99
  • 1000 Bids$209.99
  • 5000 Bids$999.99
10 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions5
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
  • 1,050 Credits$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 2,150 Credits$19.99
  • 5,500 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is Fanatico free?
Fanatico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fanatico or Faxo?
Fanatico is rated higher. Fanatico averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Faxo averages 4.6 from 239 ratings.
Do Fanatico or Faxo have ads?
Neither Fanatico nor Faxo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fanatico or Faxo?
Fanatico ships an update every 2 months, and Faxo every 3 days. Most recently, Fanatico was updated on November 6, 2026 and Faxo on November 8, 2026.

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