Comparison

Facebook vs Friendly Social Browser

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

Head to head
About

Facebook

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
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Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by AI, Facebook helps you make things happen like no other social network. Explore and expand your interests: * Shop Marketplace for hidden gems and take your hobbies to the next level * Personalize your Feed to see more of what you like, less of what you don’t * Ask Meta AI for information and get answers instantly * Drive into reels that reflect the things you're interested in * Search Facebook on any topic and get more interactive results Connect with people and communities: * Join groups to learn tips from real people who’ve been there, done that * Get inspired by creators, or catch up with Friends * Add new Friends to your world, but also decide how closely to keep up with them * Privately message relatable posts that only your BFF will get or that reels trend everyone’s talking about Share your world: * Use generative AI to create custom stickers and images to delight friends * Customize your profile to choose how you show up and who sees your posts * Effortlessly create reels from trending templates, or showcase your creativity with a full suite of editing tools * Capture moments on the fly with stories Some features may not be available in your country or region. Terms & Policies: https://www.facebook.com/policies_center Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

About

Friendly Social Browser

Access all your social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, in one streamlined browser. Enjoy an ad-free experience with built-in privacy features, media controls, and customization options.

Highlights
  • Access multiple social networks in one app
  • Block ads and trackers
  • Save device space and battery
  • Download photos and videos
  • Advanced media player
  • Privacy Shield with passcode lock
Features
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Friendly Social is an elegant companion for posting and browsing across your favorite social media networks! Access your Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snap, TikTok and other social accounts all through one powerful browser app. Friendly Social, by Sensor Tower, unlocks the potential of your social media. One app for all your social media accounts: - Block ads and trackers on your feed - Save space on your device - Preserve your battery - Save on mobile data usage - Easily switch between multiple accounts and networks Take control of your privacy and enjoy an ad-free experience with our built-in ad blocker, filtering in-feed and in-video ads from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Each social media network runs in a dedicated web container for optimal privacy and control over your data: - Friendly Privacy Shield blocks content trackers, click trackers, and social media ads - Protect your social media accounts with FaceID, TouchID, or a passcode Take Control of your data: - Easily download or repost any of your photos or videos, as well as your friends - Our advanced media player allows you to play in background, adjust speed, and use Picture-in-Picture - Order feed by most recent - Filter or highlight posts in your feed by keywords Enjoy your social media experience again with Friendly! Some of our other features include: - Colorful themes - Night mode - Adjustable font size GIVE FRIENDLY A TRY! And don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything CONTACT / HELP & FEEDBACK Please use link on this page, or message us from the app help menu Notes: - Facebook® and the Facebook logo are trademarks of Facebook Inc. - Friendly is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Facebook

Screenshots

Facebook4 screens
Friendly Social Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Friendly Social Browser at none against Facebook's shown. Facebook's advantage is ratings volume (29M vs 84K) and chart position (#2 vs #187). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Friendly Social Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Facebook against 4.6 for Friendly Social Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 29M ratings behind it against 84K, 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 48% of Friendly Social Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Facebook ships an update weekly, Friendly Social Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Facebook versus Friendly Social Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFacebookFriendly Social Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29M ratings)4.6 (84K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews48.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29M — better84K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better#187
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB58 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMeta Platforms, Inc.Friendly, Inc.

Customer experience

Facebook

All ratings28,748,525 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews22,597 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative51.4%

Friendly Social Browser

All ratings84,309 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews2,392 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative40.3%

User reviews

Facebook

From 29M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Friendly Social Browser

From 84K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient app
  • 🔒 Private experience
  • 👍 Customization options
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Convenient all-in-one app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Inconsistent navigation
  • 🐛 Issues with video playback

Bugs and requests

Facebook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Friendly Social Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with loading posts and comments
  • Problems with logging in and staying logged in
  • Inconsistent behavior when navigating between screens
  • Inability to upload videos or images in certain scenarios

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice/video chat in Messenger
  • Improve real-time notifications
  • Enhance integration with other social apps
  • Provide better support for Facebook Pages
  • Add option to disable automatic feed refresh

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Facebook

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$2.491 Month
  • Supporter$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • 99 Stars$0.99
  • 45 Stars$0.99
  • 95 Stars$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 145 Stars$2.99
  • 250 Stars$4.99
  • 310 Stars$5.99
  • 530 Stars$9.99
  • 1200 Stars$19.99
4 purchases

Friendly Social Browser

One-time4
  • Nice tip$0.99
  • Friendly Plus$1.99
  • Generous tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Amazing tip$8.99

Questions

Is Facebook free?
Facebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friendly Social Browser free?
Friendly Social Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Facebook or Friendly Social Browser?
Friendly Social Browser is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29M ratings, while Friendly Social Browser averages 4.6 from 84K ratings.
Do Facebook or Friendly Social Browser have ads?
Facebook shows ads; Friendly Social Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Facebook or Friendly Social Browser?
Facebook ships an update weekly, and Friendly Social Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Facebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Friendly Social Browser on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Facebook or Friendly Social Browser?
Facebook currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Friendly Social Browser at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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