Comparison

Faxo vs Zip

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

Zip

Discover local events, news, and connections within your zip code. This community-moderated platform offers a focused way to engage with your neighborhood without the clutter of traditional social media.

Highlights
  • Discover local happenings by zip code
  • Community-moderated content
  • No AI-generated spam
  • Create local circles
  • Direct messaging
Features
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Escape the noise. Discover what's actually happening in your area. How it works: Enter any zip code and see what's happening there Community-moderated content No AI-generated spam Create your local own circle by following people you know and messaging Perfect for: Finding neighborhood events and activities Staying informed about local news Discovering hidden gems in your zip code Connecting without the overwhelm of traditional social media

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
Zip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zip at none against Faxo's 10. Zip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Faxo's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zip 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, Zip every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Faxo versus Zip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxoZip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.Pratik Dhakal

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

Zip

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

Zip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zip free?
Zip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Faxo or Zip?
Zip is rated higher. Faxo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Zip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Faxo or Zip have ads?
Neither Faxo nor Zip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or Zip?
Faxo ships an update every 3 days, and Zip every 2 days. Most recently, Faxo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Zip on October 30, 2026.

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