Sfir vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sfir
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Sfir connects you with users in your neighborhood, or your surroundings when travelling. With Sfir you send out messages with our unique hyperlocal function, giving you so many new options for exciting social media functions. (see examples at Sfir.ca) Most importantly, Sfir is ethical. We know itβs you, the users who create the value in a social media platform, so we are going to reward you for your value-creating activity by giving you gifts from local shops and re-investing in your communities. Sfir has all the basic social media functionality (timeline,, adding friends), but with Sfir you can also: Announce local events. Advertise local services. Travelling? Got a question a local can answer? Get recommendations from locals about shops, restaurants, etc. Find local shops, fast! Ask locals for directions. Get gifts from local shops in your community. Message with users in your surroundings. anything that you can think of to ask people in your locale, Sfir makes that possible! Because of Sfirβs unique hyper-localization, you get the best information from locals who know the events, shops in any neighborhood you find yourself in.
i
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Local messages, anytime - live messages from people nearby, right now, last week or last year. Upload a pic, share a message, respond to someone else. Whether you're complaining about the price of the drinks, or celebrating a great view, post a message anonymously and let those around you know!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i at every 5 days against Sfir's every 4 months. i also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Sfir's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sfir ships an update every 4 months, i every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Sfir | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Khora | ImpossiblePossible Limited |
In-app purchases
Sfir
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases








