Comparison

ZapYaw vs Faxo

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

Head to head
About

ZapYaw

Features
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ZapYaw is a fast, private way to stay in touch - text, voice and video, all in one app. MESSAGING Send messages, photos, videos, voice notes and documents to one person or to a group. Reply to a specific message, forward anything, and share your location when it helps. CALLS THAT WORK LIKE PHONE CALLS Free voice and video calls over the internet, one to one or with a group. On iPhone, an incoming ZapYaw call rings on your normal call screen - even when the app is closed or your phone is locked - and appears in Recents like any other call. MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE - Dark mode - English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu - Fast, reliable notifications - Works on mobile data or Wi-Fi YOU STAY IN CONTROL Block anyone from a chat or their profile, and manage everyone you have blocked in Settings. Report a person or a group in two taps. Delete your account, and everything in it, from inside the app whenever you want. PRIVACY Your messages and calls are encrypted in transit. We do not sell your personal information, and we never target ads based on what you say to people. Questions or problems? support@zapyaw.com - a real person reads it.

About

Faxo

This app combines social media, messaging, live streaming, professional networking, and a marketplace into a single platform. It offers familiar interfaces for posts, videos, and chat, allowing users to connect, share, and manage various aspects of their digital lives in one place.

Highlights
  • All-in-one social networking
  • Video sharing and live streaming
  • Integrated chat and group messaging
  • Professional profiles and job listings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Event creation and management
  • Casual games and recipe collections
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

ZapYaw4 screens
Faxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZapYaw at none against Faxo's 10. Faxo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ZapYaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZapYaw ships an update every 8 months, Faxo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZapYaw versus Faxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapYawFaxo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB202 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperWebee Technologies LLCFaxo, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ZapYaw

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
One-time4
  • Super Thanks$4.99
  • Super Thanks$49.99
  • Super Thanks$199.00
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  • Super Thanks$499.99

Questions

Is ZapYaw free?
ZapYaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZapYaw or Faxo have ads?
ZapYaw shows ads; Faxo does not.
Which is updated more often, ZapYaw or Faxo?
ZapYaw ships an update every 8 months, and Faxo every 2 days. Most recently, ZapYaw was updated on October 5, 2026 and Faxo on October 20, 2026.

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