Comparison

Faxo vs Messenger for Messages

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

Head to head
About

Faxo

This super app integrates social networking, video sharing, messaging, shopping, professional profiles, and casual games into a single platform. It aims to reduce app fatigue by offering familiar features from popular apps in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Integrated social feeds and video sharing
  • Live streaming with instant chat
  • 1:1 and group messaging with calls
  • Professional profiles and job listings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Casual games and recipe organization
  • Bluesky client integration
Features
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The first all-in-one super app—do everything in one fast, familiar place. Feels like Facebook-style friends, Instagram-worthy posts, TikTok-like clips, Pinterest-style boards, WhatsApp-style messaging, Reddit-style communities, X-style micro-updates, LinkedIn-style professional profiles & jobs, Tinder-like matching, Coinbase-style wallet tools, and Craigslist-style classifieds—plus recipes and games—in one app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Social & Video: Share posts, photos, links, and short videos in feeds you control. Create friendships or follow accounts—and switch between Friends and Following feeds to tailor what you see. • Live Streaming: Go live to followers, groups, or communities with instant chat. • Chat & Groups: 1:1 and group messaging, audio/video calls, communities, and mod tools. • Professional Profiles & Jobs: Create a professional profile, make business connections, follow companies, apply to roles, or post openings. • Business Pages: Launch pages, showcase products or services, and grow an audience—no extra tools required. • Marketplace: Buy & Sell locally with listing chat and trusted profiles. • Earn & Monetize: Sell items or services in Marketplace and receive tips on posts and live streams. • Go Local: See nearby posts, listings, jobs, and events with a location-focused feed. • Events: Create events, RSVP, and share with friends or groups. • Q&A: Ask questions, crowdsource answers, and highlight the best responses. • Recipes & Boards: Save, organize, and share recipes with visual, board-style collections. • Games: Play thousands of casual games and collect your favorites. • Bluesky Client (AT Protocol): Connect your Bluesky account to browse and post via Faxo—switch between Timeline/Clips/Boards views. • Dating: Match, chat, and meet new people. • Wallet & Payouts: Track balances, receive tips, and manage crypto earnings. CHOOSE YOUR FEED STYLE • Timeline for posts & photos (Facebook-like) • Clips for full-screen discovery (TikTok-like) • Boards for saving and organizing ideas (Pinterest-like) Toggle Friends or Following on Faxo feeds anytime, and switch views on any feed—including your connected Bluesky feed. SAFETY & CONTROL • Block and report tools to keep your experience in your hands • Content filters and moderation features for creators and group owners • Privacy controls for profiles, posts, and groups WHY FAXO • All-in-one convenience: social, video, live, chat, marketplace, local, events, Q&A, professional profiles, jobs, business pages, recipes, games, groups, Bluesky client, earnings, and crypto—together at last. • Familiar by design: feels like what you already know, without juggling multiple apps. • Built to end app fatigue: one download, endless possibilities. Download Faxo and do more with one app. Share a moment, start a live stream, sell a guitar, post a recipe, join a community, play a game, go local, build your career, host an event, earn from your work, or grow a brand—all in one app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Messenger for Messages

This app redefines text messaging with unlimited sending, rich formatting, and multimedia integration. Organize conversations, search quickly, and personalize your chats with themes and stickers. Enjoy enhanced security and cross-device synchronization for a seamless communication experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Rich text formatting
  • Multimedia integration
  • Intuitive message organization
  • Quick search
  • Personalized themes
  • Group messaging
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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In a fast-paced world where everyone is connected instantly, good communication is really important. Here's where our groundbreaking Messages App comes in. It's a smooth part of the system and ready to change how you send messages and talk to people. With a focus on efficiency, unlimited messaging, and various text messaging options, our app offers a comprehensive solution for your communication needs. Unleash the Power of Messaging: 1. Seamless Message Sending: Experience the thrill of sending messages that arrive in an instant. Our Messages App ensures that your communications flow effortlessly, making every exchange as smooth as a face-to-face conversation. 2. Unlimited Messaging: Say goodbye to restrictions. Our app empowers you to send unlimited messages, allowing you to engage in meaningful conversations without worrying about message quotas. 3. Text Messaging, Redefined: While text might be the foundation of messaging, our app takes it to the next level. Express yourself with an extensive range of fonts, formatting options, and text styles. Craft messages that capture your unique voice and personality. 4. Multimedia Integration: Why confine yourself to text alone? Our Messages App lets you seamlessly integrate photos, videos, and audio messages into your chats. Share moments in all their visual and auditory glory, creating a richer and more immersive communication experience. 5. Intuitive Message Organization: Keep track of meaningful conversations again. Our app intelligently organizes your messages, making it easy to find critical information and maintain a clear overview of your communication history. 6. Quick and Smart Search: Looking for a specific message? Our robust search feature allows you to locate messages, contacts, and media with unparalleled speed and precision. Say goodbye to sifting through endless conversations to find what you need. 7. Personalized Messaging: Make your messages stand out by using a variety of customizable themes, backgrounds, and stickers. Tailor your conversations to match your mood, the occasion, or your personal style. 8. Group Messaging Made Simple: Coordinate group events, share updates, and engage in lively discussions effortlessly. Our Messages App streamlines group messaging, ensuring everyone stays on the same page without confusion. 9. Enhanced Security: Rest easy knowing that state-of-the-art security measures protect your messages. Our app employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your private conversations remain truly private. 10. Cross-Device Synchronization: Transition seamlessly between your devices without missing a beat. Our Messages App keeps your conversations synchronized, allowing you to pick up where you left off no matter the device. With our Messages App, sending messages evolves into a dynamic and immersive experience. The power of unlimited messaging, enriched with multimedia and personalized options, is at your fingertips. Embrace the future of communication and download our app today. Unlock the potential of messaging with the Messages App—Unlimited Messages, Text Messaging Brilliance, and Seamless Connectivity Converge.

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
Messenger for Messages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Messenger for Messages at none against Faxo's 10. Messenger for Messages also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Faxo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and device support 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. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Messenger for Messages asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Faxo against 4.5 for Messenger for Messages. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 449 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Faxo's written reviews are positive against 63% of Messenger for Messages's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, Messenger for Messages every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Faxo versus Messenger for Messages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxoMessenger for Messages
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better4.5 (449 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better449
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.Dipali Lunagariya

Customer experience

Faxo

All ratings2,016 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.9%

Messenger for Messages

All ratings328 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Faxo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Posting glitches (images not posting)
  • Tabs reload when tapped
  • App refreshes when tapping tabs

Requested features

6 requests
  • More features
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Private groups
  • Android version availability
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  • More followers

Messenger for Messages

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions7
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
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  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
  • Basic Dating$17.991 Month
  • Premium+ Dating$35.991 Month
One-time3
  • Super Thanks$1.99
  • 29,000 Credits$249.99
  • 60,000 Credits$499.99
None

Messenger for Messages

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Messenger for Messages free?
Messenger for Messages is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Faxo or Messenger for Messages?
Faxo is rated higher. Faxo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Messenger for Messages averages 4.5 from 449 ratings.
Do Faxo or Messenger for Messages have ads?
Messenger for Messages shows ads; Faxo does not.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or Messenger for Messages?
Faxo ships an update every 3 days, and Messenger for Messages every 3 weeks. Most recently, Faxo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Messenger for Messages on November 3, 2026.

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