Comparison

Faxo vs Fanly

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, professional profiles, a marketplace, and casual games into a single platform. Users can connect with friends, create content, buy and sell locally, and manage professional opportunities, all within a familiar interface.

Highlights
  • Integrated social feeds (friends, following)
  • Live streaming with chat
  • 1:1 and group messaging with calls
  • Professional profiles and job postings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Casual games and recipe boards
  • Bluesky AT Protocol client
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

Fanly

Features
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Fanly – Connect with Your Favorite Celebrities Fanly is the ultimate social media platform designed for fans and celebrities to connect like never before! Stay updated with exclusive content, live streams, and direct interactions with your favorite stars. Key Features: Exclusive Content – Get access to behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and posts from your favorite celebrities. Live Streams – Watch live broadcasts, send reactions, and interact in real time. Engage & Interact – Like, comment, and share posts to stay connected with fan communities. Join Fan Clubs – Become part of dedicated fan clubs and enjoy exclusive perks. Stay Notified – Get instant updates when your favorite celebrities post or go live. Download Fanly now and take your fan experience to the next level!

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
Fanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fanly at none against Faxo's 21. Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Fanly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, Fanly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Faxo versus Fanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxoFanly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB204 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.Fanly Communications India Private Limited

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

Fanly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions10
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • User Subscription 4$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
  • Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
  • Basic Dating$17.991 Month
  • Premium Dating$26.991 Month
  • Premium+ Dating$35.991 Month
One-time11
  • Super Thanks$1.99
  • Super Thanks$4.99
  • Super Thanks$14.99
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  • Super Thanks$19.99
  • Super Thanks$24.99
  • Super Thanks$49.99
  • Super Thanks$74.99
  • Super Thanks$99.99
  • Super Thanks$199.99
  • Super Thanks$399.99
  • Super Thanks$499.99
None

Fanly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fanly free?
Fanly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Faxo or Fanly have ads?
Neither Faxo nor Fanly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or Fanly?
Faxo ships an update every 3 days, and Fanly every 8 days. Most recently, Faxo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fanly on October 24, 2026.

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