# build_ vs posting2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: build_ at none against posting2's 8. build_ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). posting2's advantage is ratings volume (410 vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. posting2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. build_ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for build_ against 5.0 for posting2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: posting2 has 410 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of build_'s written reviews are positive against 99% of posting2's.

build_ ships an update every 10 days, posting2 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | build_ | posting2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build/id1627118449/reviews) | [5.0 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **410** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 98.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Build Republic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358024117) | [POSTING2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893819464) |

## What reviewers say

### build_

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build/id1627118449)

Connect with local creators, hackers, and dreamers to bring new ideas to life. Share what you want to learn and teach, then find others in your city to collaborate with on projects.

**Highlights:** Connect with local creators, Share learning interests, Offer teaching skills, Find collaborators, Discover local projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### posting2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370)

A simple, ad-free social media platform focused on human connection. It prioritizes content from your immediate network and uses an in-app polling system for community-driven changes. Funding is entirely voluntary.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No algorithms, Content from your network, In-app polling system, Voluntary donations for funding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support — $3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $5 | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $10 | $9.99 | per month |
| $3 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| $25 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| $50 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is build_ free?

build_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is posting2 free?

posting2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, build_ or posting2?

build_ and posting2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 410 ratings respectively.

### Do build_ or posting2 have ads?

Neither build_ nor posting2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, build_ or posting2?

build_ ships an update every 10 days, and posting2 every 11 days. Most recently, build_ was updated on October 15, 2026 and posting2 on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*