Faxo vs LookDat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
LookDat
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LookDat is the private group album built for the people who truly matter. Family, close friends, clubs or small communities — create a space that's yours alone, with no public feed and no algorithm. YOUR CIRCLE, YOUR SPACE Create one or more groups and invite only the people you choose. Each group gets its own album, feed and conversations. Nothing leaves your circle. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AT THE CORE Post your best moments with photos and videos. Add captions, react, comment and relive every memory together. The album stays alive and shared over time. STORIES FOR EVERYDAY MOMENTS Share spontaneous moments with ephemeral stories. Keep your group updated on your daily life in a simple, fast way — without the pressure of a public social network. BUILT-IN PRIVATE MESSAGING Chat directly with group members through integrated messaging. Smooth, private conversations within your space. PRIVATE BY DESIGN — Invite-only access — Member roles and moderation tools — PIN code and biometric protection — Customizable push and email notifications — No data shared publicly PERFECT FOR: — Families who want a shared album everyone can access — Close friends who share photos, stories and private conversations — Clubs, teams and small communities who need a dedicated space LookDat is not a social network. It's an intimate space designed for real groups, not public feeds. Download LookDat and bring your circle together in one private place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LookDat at none against Faxo's 21. Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LookDat asks for nothing beyond the download.
Faxo ships an update every 2 days, LookDat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Faxo | LookDat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faxo, Inc. | Dorian Ankry |
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
LookDat
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
LookDat
No in-app purchases









