# Facebook vs FaceTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FaceTime at none against Facebook's 10. FaceTime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Facebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (29M vs 27K). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. FaceTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Facebook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 29M ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

Facebook ships an update weekly, FaceTime every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | FaceTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [4.2 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facetime/id1110145091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29M** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 490 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Apple Distribution International](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #4 Top Free · Social Networking, #23 Top Grossing, #24 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

**Highlights:** Personalized feed, Marketplace shopping, AI-powered content creation, Reels and stories, Community groups, Direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| 99 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 95 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 145 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| 530 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
- 👍 Useful for business and advertising
- 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
- 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
- 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
- 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inability to edit or delete old posts and comments
- Marketplace listings getting incorrectly flagged or removed
- Inconsistent behavior between mobile app and web version

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support and appeal process
- More transparency and consistency in content moderation
- Better tools for managing and organizing content
- Customizable feed and notification settings


### FaceTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facetime/id1110145091)

Connect with loved ones through high-quality audio and video calls. Share experiences like watching videos or listening to music together, collaborate on projects, and enhance your calls with fun effects and improved audio quality. Easily invite anyone to join, regardless of their device.

**Highlights:** Video and audio messaging, SharePlay for synced media, Screen sharing with remote control, Real-time document collaboration, Web link invitations for non-Apple users, Advanced mic modes and video effects, Seamless call handoff between devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Seamless and reliable video calling
- 🔍 Excellent audio and video quality
- 🤝 Great for staying connected with friends and family
- 🎨 Fun features like Animoji and Memoji
- 🌐 Compatibility with non-Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent call drops and connection issues
- 🔇 Audio cutting out or not working
- 🔍 Blurry or low-quality video
- 🤯 Confusing UI changes and button placements
- 🔋 Phone overheating during calls

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not connecting or dropping unexpectedly
- Inability to mute or unmute during calls
- Duplicate participants in group calls
- Screen sharing not working as expected
- Automatic call receiving with speaker on

**Requested features**

- Add filters and fun effects
- Improve screen sharing functionality
- Implement a video voicemail feature
- Allow mirroring of asymmetric faces
- Provide an option to permanently display the camera button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is FaceTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or FaceTime?

Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29M ratings, while FaceTime averages 4.2 from 27K ratings.

### Do Facebook or FaceTime have ads?

Facebook shows ads; FaceTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or FaceTime?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and FaceTime every 6 months. Most recently, Facebook was updated on October 13, 2026 and FaceTime on October 14, 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.*