# Facebook vs Instant Save ·

The clearest difference is ads: Instant Save · at none against Facebook's shown. Instant Save · also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Facebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28M vs 286). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Instant Save · sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Facebook against 4.6 for Instant Save ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 286, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Facebook's written reviews are positive against 66% of Instant Save ·'s.

Facebook ships an update weekly, Instant Save · every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | Instant Save · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews) | **[4.6 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-save/id1558378123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [ngoc le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555643066) |

## 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, #24 Top Grossing, #45 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


### Instant Save ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-save/id1558378123)

Easily repost Instagram photos, videos, stories, and reels. Save and reshare your favorite content in seconds with unlimited reposts and trending hashtag suggestions. The app offers a clean and user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited reposts, Stories & Reels support, Caption copy, Trending hashtag suggestions, Clean & easy to use UI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS | $9.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as intended
- ✨ High quality downloads
- ✅ Accessible features
- 👍 Straightforward functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not working
- ❌ Subscription not working
- ❌ Cannot repost
- ❌ Paid for subscription but not working
- ❌ Error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App will NOT POST ANYTHING
- Downloads won't complete
- Error message when trying to post
- Cannot save reels anymore
- Subscription not working

**Requested features**

- Allow reposting without pro version
- Fix download issues
- Fix posting errors
- Allow cancellation of subscriptions
- Improve error handling for reposts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is Instant Save · free?

Instant Save · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or Instant Save ·?

Instant Save · is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while Instant Save · averages 4.6 from 286 ratings.

### Do Facebook or Instant Save · have ads?

Facebook shows ads; Instant Save · does not.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or Instant Save ·?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and Instant Save · every 3 months. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Instant Save · on September 15, 2026.

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