# Faxo vs AltCom

The clearest difference is update cadence: Faxo at every 2 days against AltCom's every 2 weeks. Faxo also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 6). AltCom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faxo sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AltCom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AltCom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Faxo ships an update every 2 days, AltCom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faxo | AltCom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-everything-app-plus/id6450688296/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altcom/id6740035738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Faxo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694417206) | [AltCom LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788050104) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### AltCom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altcom/id6740035738)

Discover unique live commentary on sports, news, and gaming. Engage with creators and fans through live chat and support them with subscriptions or tips. Creators can monetize their expertise and customize their profiles.

**Highlights:** Live alternative commentary, Interactive live chat, Creator subscriptions and tips, Customizable creator profiles, Smart content recommendations, Coin purchases for premium streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faxo free?

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

### Is AltCom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Faxo or AltCom?

AltCom is rated higher. Faxo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while AltCom averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Faxo or AltCom have ads?

Neither Faxo nor AltCom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faxo or AltCom?

Faxo ships an update every 2 days, and AltCom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Faxo was updated on October 16, 2026 and AltCom on October 14, 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.*