Comparison

Relatica vs Family49

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Relatica

This app provides a dedicated client for the Friendica social network. It allows users to interact with their Friendica accounts, view posts, and engage with their network. Enjoy a streamlined social media experience focused on this independent platform.

Highlights
  • Friendica social network client
  • View posts and updates
  • Engage with your network
  • Independent platform focus
  • Streamlined social media experience
Features
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A client for Friendica social network users

About

Family49

Features
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Family49 is the community for internationals living in or moving to Germany. Starting over in a new country is hard. Family49 puts a whole community in your pocket: people who've already figured out the visa appointment, the Anmeldung, the apartment hunt, and the paperwork and who are happy to help you do the same. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Join Spaces: focused communities for visas & bureaucracy, housing, jobs, language, your city, and more. • Ask anything: post a question and get real answers from people who've been there. • Meet people: send messages, share photos, GIFs, and files, and build your circle. • Go to events: find meetups and community events and RSVP in a tap. • Learn: courses and guides to help you settle in faster. • Find a mentor: connect with experienced members who can show you the ropes. • Earn your place: level up and get recognized as you help others. WHY FAMILY49 • Made for internationals in Germany, not a generic forum. • Real people, real answers, not endless googling. • Private and respectful, clear community guidelines, reporting, and blocking built in. • No ads. No selling your data. Whether you just landed or you've been here for years, Family49 helps you feel at home and helps the next person do the same. Join the family. Willkommen.

Screenshots

Relatica1 screens
Family494 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Family49 at weekly against Relatica's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Relatica ships an update every 4 months, Family49 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Relatica versus Family49: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelaticaFamily49
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB39 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMy Social Portal LLCSrijith Kariyattil

In-app purchases

None

Relatica

No in-app purchases

None

Family49

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Relatica free?
Relatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Family49 free?
Family49 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Relatica or Family49 have ads?
Neither Relatica nor Family49 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Relatica or Family49?
Relatica ships an update every 4 months, and Family49 weekly. Most recently, Relatica was updated on October 12, 2026 and Family49 on October 1, 2026.

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