# ~orange~ vs Own.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ~orange~ at none against Own.'s 6. ~orange~ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Own.'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (309 vs 14). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Own. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ~orange~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

~orange~ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Own. has 309 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ~orange~'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Own.'s.

~orange~ ships an update every 7 months, Own. weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ~orange~ | Own. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange/id6449561233/reviews)** | [4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **309** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Propagation Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453793714) | [NEMO Enterprises Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713420995) |

## What reviewers say

### ~orange~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange/id6449561233)

A private photo-sharing app for friends and family, free from ads and algorithms. It focuses on deepening connections and fostering community without the pressure of social media trends. Share moments with loved ones in a simple, intentional space.

**Highlights:** Private photo sharing, Ad-free experience, Algorithm-free feed, Focus on connections, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Own.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/own-post-go-viral-repeat/id6470322906)

This platform empowers creators to grow their audience and gain recognition through a unique, merit-based ranking system. It offers full content ownership, enhanced privacy, and better monetization opportunities compared to other apps. Discover new content and connect with communities in a dynamic and engaging way.

**Highlights:** Gamified discovery system, Merit-based ranking, Full content ownership, Enhanced privacy and control, Higher creator payouts, Dynamic media sharing, Community creation and joining

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Sparks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180 Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Sparks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,050 Sparks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Sparks | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 Sparks | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to TikTok
- 🚀 Innovative ranking system
- 💡 Safe space for growth
- 🤝 Excellent for networking
- 🔒 Secure and private communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Upload problems
- 🐛 Buggy and horrible algorithm
- ⏳ Long wait times for access
- ❌ Login issues
- 📉 UI is sluggish and unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow uploading videos
- Login issues after closing and reopening app
- Video replaces old one in gallery
- Terms and conditions not checkable
- Still waiting in line after signup

**Requested features**

- Allow just text posts
- Allow TXT posts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ~orange~ free?

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

### Is Own. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ~orange~ or Own.?

~orange~ is rated higher. ~orange~ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Own. averages 4.6 from 309 ratings.

### Do ~orange~ or Own. have ads?

Neither ~orange~ nor Own. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ~orange~ or Own.?

~orange~ ships an update every 7 months, and Own. weekly. Most recently, ~orange~ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Own. on October 24, 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.*