Comparison

WatchMessage for Messenger vs Friendster

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

Head to head
About

WatchMessage for Messenger

Connect to Messenger directly from your Apple Watch. View recent chats, messages, photos, videos, and voice messages. Send replies using various input methods, including voice messages.

Highlights
  • View recent chats
  • Read text messages
  • View photos and videos
  • Listen to voice messages
  • Send voice messages
  • Compose replies via keyboard, emoji, scribble, dictation
Features
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WatchMessage allows you to connect to Messenger on your Apple Watch! With WatchMessage installed on your Apple Watch you can log into your Messenger to: - see your most recent chats - enter each chat - see text messages - view photos and videos - listen to voice messages - send voice messages --- WatchMessage is the only app of its kind with full voice messaging support! (Sending + Receiving) --- Composing responses can be done via: - Keyboard - Emoji - Scribble - Dictation - and, of course, as an audio message with your actual voice! All you have to do is linking your Facebook account through the official Facebook website and your messages will appear on your Watch! What about your personal data? WatchMessage does NOT breach your privacy in any way. All data is being handled safely: Because all operations are being handled by your iPhone there is no need of a potentially insecure third-party server. All your data stays on your devices. Subscription terms of use: https://xan-applications.de/watchmessage-terms Privacy policy: https://xan-applications.de/watchmessage-policy The subscription can be signed up for in order to support the app's development. After the free trial period, if offered, the subscription automatically renews with the price and duration given above unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can manage your subscription using the App Store app. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APP IS NOT AFFILIATED TO META INC.

About

Friendster

Connect with people you know in real life through a private social network. Add friends by tapping phones in person and share posts and messages within your trusted circle, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation.

Highlights
  • In-person friend linking
  • Private friend graph feed
  • 1:1 and group messaging
  • No ads
  • No algorithmic feed
Features
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Friendster is a social network for connecting with people you actually know in real life. Add friends only by tapping phones in person, then share posts and messages inside a real‑life friend network — not a follower graph. Why Friendster: • Real‑life friends (no follower counts, no “suggested strangers”) • No ads • No algorithmic feed manipulation Core features: • In‑person friend linking (tap‑to‑connect) • Feed for your friend graph • 1:1 and group messages • Notifications for messages and interactions Privacy Policy: https://friendster.com/pages/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://friendster.com/pages/tos/

Screenshots

WatchMessage for Messenger4 screens
Friendster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Friendster at 63% against WatchMessage for Messenger's 18%. Friendster also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. WatchMessage for Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and Friendster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Friendster holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of WatchMessage for Messenger's written reviews are positive against 63% of Friendster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchMessage for Messenger ships an update every 6 days, Friendster every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WatchMessage for Messenger versus Friendster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchMessage for MessengerFriendster
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (130 ratings)4.1 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperXAN Applications GmbH & Co. KGFriendster Labs Inc.

Customer experience

WatchMessage for Messenger

All ratings129 ratings
Positive24.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative69.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative76.8%

Friendster

All ratings48 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

WatchMessage for Messenger

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Sync problems between phone and watch
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions
  • Unreliable message delivery

Requested features

5 requests
  • Independent cellular connectivity
  • Improved message synchronization
  • Notification support
  • Dark mode option
  • Expanded messaging capabilities

Friendster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WatchMessage for Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Year
2 purchases

Friendster

Subscriptions2
  • Friendster Premium$2.991 Month
  • Friendster Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is WatchMessage for Messenger free?
WatchMessage for Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friendster free?
Friendster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WatchMessage for Messenger or Friendster?
Friendster is rated higher. WatchMessage for Messenger averages 2.2 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Friendster averages 4.1 from 48 ratings.
Do WatchMessage for Messenger or Friendster have ads?
Neither WatchMessage for Messenger nor Friendster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchMessage for Messenger or Friendster?
WatchMessage for Messenger ships an update every 6 days, and Friendster every 3 days. Most recently, WatchMessage for Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Friendster on October 24, 2026.

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