Comparison

cauldy vs Faxo

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

Head to head
About

cauldy

Engage in open and safe discussions on debatable topics with like-minded individuals. Offers private shadowing, instant blocking, and reporting for a controlled social experience. Discover trending content and join chat rooms for meaningful conversations.

Highlights
  • Private shadowing and user blocking
  • Customizable notifications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Real-time trending posts
  • Join chat rooms for discussions
  • Report suspicious activity
Features
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cauldy: a social operating system what if social media didn't control us? most apps are built around a feed. cauldy is built around conversation. every post opens into chat rooms, each day brings one question everyone answers together, and no personalized algorithm decides what you see. that's what we mean by a social OS: posts aren't content to scroll past, they're places to gather and talk. we believe genuine dialogue happens when the focus is on conversation rather than self-promotion. safety and respect come first here. say what you really think, and stay open to people who see things differently. posts become rooms every post comes with six chat rooms, so one image can hold six different conversations. swipe a message to reply, long-press for more options, and set the mood with chat themes. your chat name is randomized each session, so you can speak freely without performing. the town square one new question every day, answered by everyone in a single live chat inside a cozy pixel-art tavern. pick your character (witch, wizard, werewolf or vampire), keep your streak alive, and invite friends in. drafts for poems, short stories and thoughts too long for one bubble. drafts show up as cards that anyone in the room can open and read in full. shadowing you don't follow people here, you shadow them. their posts land in your home feed. no algorithm, three ways in home: posts from the people you shadow newest 100: the latest posts as they arrive trending: the 30 posts with the liveliest chat rooms over the past two days captions count too like the picture, the words, or both. notifications likes on your posts and captions, new shadowers, mentions, active conversations, and each day's new question. your pinboard others can leave notes on your profile. kept human, kept safe block someone and you vanish from each other's view. restrict someone and they can still like your posts but can't comment or chat on them, and they won't be told. report anything in a couple of taps, and automatic moderation runs around the clock. chat names are randomized, but every account stays accountable. hidden extras a few mini games are tucked away. go looking. cauldy premium • every chat theme • the werewolf and vampire characters • unlimited drafts (free accounts get 3 a day) • see who liked your posts and captions • see who other people shadow • know when someone unshadows you • a premium badge beside your name in every chat subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. terms: https://cauldy.com/terms privacy: https://cauldy.com/privacy-policy the future of the internet doesn't have to be extractive. it can be human. cauldy.com

About

Faxo

This super app integrates social networking, video sharing, messaging, shopping, professional profiles, and casual games into a single platform. It aims to reduce app fatigue by offering familiar features from popular apps in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Integrated social feeds and video sharing
  • Live streaming with instant chat
  • 1:1 and group messaging with calls
  • Professional profiles and job listings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Casual games and recipe organization
  • Bluesky client integration
Features
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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/

Screenshots

cauldy4 screens
Faxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Faxo at none against cauldy's shown. Faxo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). cauldy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. cauldy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cauldy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of cauldy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Faxo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cauldy ships an update every 6 weeks, Faxo every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
cauldy versus Faxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercauldyFaxo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.6 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB206 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developerbtw LLCFaxo, Inc.

Customer experience

cauldy

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Faxo

All ratings2,016 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

cauldy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

2 purchases

cauldy

Subscriptions1
  • SpyCauldy$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • SpyCauldy$3.99
10 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions7
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
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  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
  • Basic Dating$17.991 Month
  • Premium+ Dating$35.991 Month
One-time3
  • Super Thanks$1.99
  • 29,000 Credits$249.99
  • 60,000 Credits$499.99

Questions

Is cauldy free?
cauldy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, cauldy or Faxo?
cauldy is rated higher. cauldy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Faxo averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do cauldy or Faxo have ads?
cauldy shows ads; Faxo does not.
Which is updated more often, cauldy or Faxo?
cauldy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Faxo every 3 days. Most recently, cauldy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Faxo on November 3, 2026.

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