# Facebook vs Friendly Social Browser

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.

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.

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.

Facebook ships an update weekly, Friendly Social Browser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | Friendly Social Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews) | **[4.6 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-social-browser/id400169658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29M** | 84K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **48.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #187 |
| Size | 495 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Friendly, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670227485) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #21 Top Free, #23 Top Grossing (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


### Friendly Social Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-social-browser/id400169658)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Friendly Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing tip | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 18, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*