Tail! vs Faxo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tail!
This is a social media platform for sharing posts with images or videos, or text-only updates. Content is moderated by a trusted community, with rules enforced through account restrictions or bans. It's currently available for iOS devices.
- Upload posts with images or video
- Text-only posts
- Community moderation
- Account jail time for rule violations
- Account bans for severe violations
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Very early development stage social media application. Tail is a board post application where you can upload posts attached with four images or a video, or you can upload text too. Tail is moderated by trusted community members that must go through an application process to be selected. You are expected to follow the app's rules. Violations of rules result in account jail time, and more severe violations result in account bans. Currently available only for iPhone and iPad users with iOS 13.2 or higher.
Faxo
This app combines social networking, video sharing, messaging, professional tools, and a marketplace into a single platform. Users can connect with friends, share content, find jobs, buy and sell locally, and even play games, all within one familiar interface.
- Social media feeds with friends/following options
- Live streaming with chat
- 1:1 and group messaging with calls
- Professional profiles and job postings
- Local marketplace for buying and selling
- Content creation and monetization tools
- Integrated games and recipe boards
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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, Tinder-like matching, 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. • Dating: Match, chat, and meet new people. • 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tail! at none against Faxo's 21. Tail! also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). Faxo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 190). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Faxo sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tail! asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tail! against 4.6 for Faxo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 1.8K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.
Tail! ships an update every 4 days, Faxo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tail! | Faxo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (190 ratings) | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | 80.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 190 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Xayhem LLC | Faxo, Inc. |
Customer experience
Tail!
Faxo
User reviews
Tail!
From 190 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Active and engaging community
- 🚀 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 💡 Great for making new friends
- 🎨 Fun customization options
- 📱 Twitter-like experience with unique features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 😤 Toxic community with moderation issues
- 🔒 Random bans without explanation
- ⚠️ Poor account management options
- 🎥 Limited video length (10 seconds max)
Faxo
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and effective
- 💡 Combines multiple app features
- ✨ Good for connecting with people
- 🌟 Good for creators
Room to improve
- 🐛 Posting glitches
- 👎 Sucks
- 🤷♀️ Didn't understand the app
- 🔞 Pornographic content
- 🔄 Tabs reload
Bugs and requests
Tail!
Reported bugs
9 issues- App version outdated error despite being updated
- Unable to update app from App Store
- Post functionality not working (loads indefinitely)
- App crashes on launch
- Kicked out of app randomly
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- Profile header picture editor only shows selected photos
- Notification center not displaying new notifications
- Text color matches background making content unreadable
- Auto-login after reinstall without logout option
Requested features
10 requests- Account deactivation/deletion option
- Ability to view likes, dislikes, and shares easily
- Longer video upload duration
- Copy and paste functionality for usernames and posts
- GIF profile photo support
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- Group chat feature
- Direct messaging improvements
- Verification symbols for company names
- Logout functionality
- Profile picture upload for kid accounts
Faxo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Posting glitches (images not posting)
- Tabs reload when tapped
- App refreshes when tapping tabs
Requested features
6 requests- More features
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Private groups
- Android version availability
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- More followers
In-app purchases
Tail!
No in-app purchases
Faxo
- Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
- Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
- User Subscription 4$3.991 Month
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- Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
- Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
- Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
- Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
- Basic Dating$17.991 Month
- Premium Dating$26.991 Month
- Premium+ Dating$35.991 Month
- Super Thanks$1.99
- Super Thanks$4.99
- Super Thanks$14.99
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- Super Thanks$19.99
- Super Thanks$24.99
- Super Thanks$49.99
- Super Thanks$74.99
- Super Thanks$99.99
- Super Thanks$199.99
- Super Thanks$399.99
- Super Thanks$499.99









