# Schools App vs Faxo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faxo at 81% against Schools App's 14%. Faxo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Schools App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faxo sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Schools App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Faxo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 2K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Schools App's written reviews are positive against 81% of Faxo's.

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, Faxo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schools App | Faxo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-everything-app-plus/id6450688296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 210 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TargetX.Com LLC Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144175087) | [Faxo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694417206) |

## What reviewers say

### Schools App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755)

Connect with fellow students at your college or university before and during your academic journey. Discover new friends, join study groups, and stay informed about important campus announcements.

**Highlights:** Student Directory, Activity Feed, Study Group Finder, Group Messaging, Private Messaging, Roommate Finder, Announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for meeting people
- 👍 Good for networking
- 👍 Connects with school staff
- 👍 Potential for meeting roommates

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Requires Facebook login
- ❌ Login errors persist
- ❌ App is broken/unusable
- ❌ No other login options
- ❌ Internet connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login errors (User not allowed, app in development)
- Facebook login not working
- App freezes or crashes
- Help page submit button not working
- Account inactive errors

**Requested features**

- Add alternative login options (email, Twitter, Insta, Google)
- Fix login errors and 'app not setup' issues
- Improve notification reliability
- Add a block/mute feature
- Allow profile access from messages


### Faxo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-everything-app-plus/id6450688296)

This app combines social networking, video sharing, messaging, professional tools, and a marketplace into a single platform. Users can connect with friends, share content, find jobs, buy and sell locally, and even play games, all within one familiar interface.

**Highlights:** Social media feeds with friends/following options, Live streaming with chat, 1:1 and group messaging with calls, Professional profiles and job postings, Local marketplace for buying and selling, Content creation and monetization tools, Integrated games and recipe boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Social Network | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Business Network | $3.99 | per month |
| User Subscription 4 | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Social Network | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Business Network | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Social Network | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Business Network | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Dating | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Dating | $26.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Dating | $35.99 | per month |
| Super Thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $74.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $199.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $399.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and effective
- 💡 Combines multiple app features
- ✨ Good for connecting with people
- 🌟 Good for creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posting glitches
- 👎 Sucks
- 🤷‍♀️ Didn't understand the app
- 🔞 Pornographic content
- 🔄 Tabs reload

**Reported bugs**

- Posting glitches (images not posting)
- Tabs reload when tapped
- App refreshes when tapping tabs

**Requested features**

- More features
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Private groups
- Android version availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schools App free?

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

### Is Faxo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Schools App or Faxo?

Faxo is rated higher. Schools App averages 1.9 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Faxo averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Schools App or Faxo have ads?

Neither Schools App nor Faxo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Schools App or Faxo?

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, and Faxo every 2 days. Most recently, Schools App was updated on October 22, 2026 and Faxo on October 21, 2026.

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