Doob vs Phi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doob
Manage all your memberships in one app. Share posts, images, videos, and stories with friends and private associations. Stay updated with news and galleries.
- Membership management
- Preregistrations
- Posts and stories sharing
- Image and video sharing
- Galleries
- News and updates
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Stay connected with the Members App by Doob. All of your memberships available in one place, preregistrations, posts & stories, galleries, news/updates, and much more. Doob Socials allows you to share posts, images and videos, and stories with other users, keep up to date with your friends and private associations.
Phi
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Phi is a new kind of social platform — built on values. In a world where most platforms chase clicks, Phi slows things down. Here, every post is reviewed for safety and shared within a community that values honesty over hype. What You Can Do on Phi Write Posts Share your voice in a space designed for reflection, not noise. React with Honesty Express how you truly feel with reactions like Mad, Sad, Glad, and Scared — emotions that go beyond a simple "like." Explore Curated News Read stories from the UK and around the world, filtered through a values-first lens. Enjoy Meaningful Entertainment Discover quotes, jokes, good deeds, and quizzes that bring lightness without the chaos. Create Private Tribes Build safe, invite-only communities where you can connect with people you trust. Direct Messaging Connect one-on-one with others in a secure and respectful environment. Rudi, Your Guide Get help, support, and answers from your on-platform assistant whenever you need them. Real-World Impact Every interaction on Phi contributes to the Attention Dividend. When content gains significant engagement, members can vote for charities to receive donations. Your attention doesn't just stay online — it helps fund causes that create meaningful impact in the real world. Phi is more than a social platform. It's a community where values, meaningful connections, and positive impact come first Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.phisqrd.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://app.phisqrd.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doob at none against Phi's 7. Doob also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Phi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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. Phi sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Doob asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doob ships an update every 5 months, Phi every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Doob | Phi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Doob Systems | THE BUDDYHOOD PLATFORMS LTD |
In-app purchases
Doob
No in-app purchases
Phi
- EMPOWER14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- ELEATE14 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Private Messages$12.001 Year
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- INSPIRE14 Days trial$17.991 Month
- EMPOWER14 Days trial$69.901 Year
- ELEVATE14 Days trial$129.991 Year
- INSPIRE14 Days trial$199.991 Year









