Faxo vs Lutero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Lutero
A private and secure messaging app focused on genuine human connection. It offers fast messaging, high-quality voice and video calls, and group chats in a simple, safe, and personal interface. Designed for privacy without sacrificing ease of use.
- End-to-end secure messaging
- High-quality voice and video calls
- Group chats
- Media and voice note sharing
- Instant search
- Profile link sharing
- Privacy controls
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A private and secure messaging app designed for real human connection. Enjoy fast messaging, high-quality voice and video calls, and the freedom to communicate with confidence. Whether chatting one-on-one or connecting with groups, everything is designed to feel simple, safe, and personal. Why this app exists People want privacy without sacrificing ease or clarity. This app creates a secure space for conversations — free from noise, surveillance, and distractions — while offering a friendly, modern interface that everyone can enjoy. Core features • End-to-end secure messaging for true privacy • Clear and reliable voice and video calls • Group chats for friends, families, and communities • Share media, voice notes, and more with ease • Instant search to find any chat or group in seconds • Share your profile link to start a conversation instantly • Control your privacy — choose whether your email shows on your profile • Simple and clean design built for everyday communication Built for the future More features and improvements will continue to roll out — shaped by user needs, not trends — ensuring the app grows into a stronger, smarter communication platform over time. Download Lutero today and experience messaging the way it should be — simple, reliable, and private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lutero at none against Faxo's 21. Lutero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Faxo's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Faxo sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lutero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lutero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Faxo ships an update every 3 days, Lutero every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Faxo | Lutero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Faxo, Inc. | Lutero vibe LTD |
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
Lutero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Faxo
- 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
- 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
Lutero
No in-app purchases









