dev.to vs FRIKT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dev.to
Explore and engage with a blogging-forward social network focused on code creators. Discover content, follow tags and members, and stay updated on the evolving Forem ecosystem.
- Navigate Forem ecosystem
- Follow dev.to tags and members
- Discover Forem ecosystem content
- Read blog posts
- Write blog posts
- Stay up-to-date
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The best way to navigate DEV and the rest of the Forem ecosystem on your iPhone! The Forem app allows you to follow all your dev.to tags and members while also discovering what the evolving Forem ecosystem has to offer. Read, write and stay up-to-date in our blogging-forward social network.
FRIKT
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FRIKT — Share frictions. Find patterns. Ever feel like you're the only one dealing with life's annoying little problems? You're not. FRIKT is where people share their everyday frustrations and discover others who truly get it. SHARE YOUR FRICTIONS Post the things that frustrate you from awkward social moments to daily annoyances. No filters, no judgment. Just real talk about real problems. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Discover others who face the same struggles. Tap "I Relate" to connect with people who truly understand what you're going through. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Comment, share advice, or simply let others know they're not alone. Every friction shared is a connection made. EXPLORE BY CATEGORY Browse frictions by topic — Work, Relationships, Money, Health, Social, Tech, and more. Find your community. WHY FRIKT? • Zero pressure — share as much or as little as you want • Real connections — find people who actually relate • Simple and fast — post a friction in seconds • Privacy first — your data stays yours Life has enough friction. Let's talk about it together. Download FRIKT and start sharing.
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Verdict
dev.to and FRIKT are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dev.to ships an update monthly, FRIKT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dev.to | FRIKT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dev Community Inc. | Anna Sanchez Alcaide |
In-app purchases
dev.to
No in-app purchases
FRIKT
No in-app purchases
