Comparison

Faxo vs TalkCampus

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

Head to head
About

Faxo

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
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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

TalkCampus

Features
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Welcome to TalkCampus for Student Accommodation If your accommodation provider has partnered with TalkCampus, you can download the app and log in for free using your university email address. Don’t have access yet? Let us know and we will be happy to help support your site. Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just need someone to talk to? TalkCampus is a global peer support network for students living and studying away from home. It offers a safe, moderated space to share what you’re going through, connect with others who understand student life, and feel heard at any time of day or night. Whether you’re settling into a new building, living with people you do not yet know, or dealing with the ups and downs of independent living, TalkCampus helps you feel less alone. Join students around the world who use TalkCampus to find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. From everyday stresses to bigger personal challenges, there is always someone ready to listen. Why TalkCampus? +Built for Students This is your space. Only verified students can join. +24/7 Global Community There is always someone around, wherever you are living. +Real Talk, No Judgment Share openly and be met with understanding and empathy. +Multiple Ways to Connect Post publicly, chat in groups, or message privately. Engage in the way that feels right for you. +Support Beyond Your Building Connect with students both within your accommodation community and across the wider student network. Important Information TalkCampus is a peer support platform and is not a substitute for professional mental health or welfare services. For urgent issues related to your accommodation, building safety, or wellbeing, please contact your site or building team directly. If you are in crisis or need professional mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional or local crisis service.

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
TalkCampus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkCampus at none against Faxo's 21. TalkCampus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). 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. TalkCampus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 2 days, TalkCampus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Faxo versus TalkCampus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxoTalkCampus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB189 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.TalkLife 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

TalkCampus

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

TalkCampus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkCampus free?
TalkCampus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Faxo or TalkCampus have ads?
Neither Faxo nor TalkCampus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or TalkCampus?
Faxo ships an update every 2 days, and TalkCampus every 11 days. Most recently, Faxo was updated on October 16, 2026 and TalkCampus on October 3, 2026.

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