Comparison

Faxo vs 40 Second Stories

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

40 Second Stories

Features
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Introducing 40 Second Stories the social platform built for real moments, not highlight reels. In a world overflowing with perfectly polished content, 40 Second Stories flips the script. We give you exactly 40 seconds to share what matters. No overproduced edits, no endless scroll of filtered perfection. Just authentic, unfiltered moments captured and shared in real time. Because the best stories aren't the ones you plan. They're the ones that just happen. Share Your World, 40 Seconds at a Time Creating a story on 40 Second Stories is effortless. Open the app, hit record, and let the moment speak for itself. Your story goes live instantly, displayed as a vibrant ring on your profile for your followers to tap into. Whether it's a morning coffee, a wild night out, a breathtaking view, or a burst of laughter, every second counts when you only have 40 of them. Stories come alive through a dynamic ring system that shows exactly who's posted recently. Tap any ring to dive into their world. Swipe through stories one by one, react, reply, and keep the conversation flowing. The ring glows, the content plays, and the connection is instant. Messages That Move as Fast as You Do 40 Second Stories comes loaded with a full-featured messaging system built to keep pace with your life. Send text, share stories directly into a conversation, and chat with friends in real time. Group threads, one-on-one conversations, and quick story replies all live in one clean, fast inbox. No clutter, no confusion. Just conversations that feel completely natural. Discover What's Trending The Explore tab is your window into the wider 40 Second Stories community. Browse trending stories, search by hashtag, or discover creators who share your vibe. Whether you're into fashion, food, fitness, travel, or tech, there's always something new waiting to be found. The more you engage, the smarter it gets, surfacing content that actually matches what you care about. A Built-In Marketplace for Creators and Sellers 40 Second Stories isn't just about sharing moments. It's about creating opportunities. The integrated Shop feature lets any user open their own storefront directly on the platform. List your products, manage inventory, and sell to your followers without ever leaving the app. Buyers can browse, add to cart, and check out seamlessly. For creators and small businesses alike, 40 Second Stories turns your audience into your customers. Games, Challenges, and More Keep the energy going with built-in games and challenges designed to bring your community together. Compete with friends, climb leaderboards, and unlock rewards, all within the app. Whether you're looking to kill a few minutes or go head-to-head with your followers, there's always something to play. Your Profile, Your Brand Your 40 Second Stories profile is your identity on the platform. Customize your bio, showcase your best stories, manage your shop, and track your followers. The dark-mode-first design keeps everything looking sharp whether you're browsing at noon or midnight. Clean, intuitive, and unmistakably you. Privacy You Can Count On We believe your data is yours. 40 Second Stories gives you full control over who sees your stories, who can message you, and how your information is used. Transparent privacy settings, clear terms, and a genuine commitment to keeping your experience safe and respectful. Built for Speed. Designed for Connection. 40 Second Stories is engineered for performance. Smooth video playback, instant story loads, and real-time messaging that never lags. Available on iOS, with full support for both light and dark modes so it always looks exactly how you want it. The clock is running. Your story is waiting. Download 40 Second Stories and start sharing.

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
40 Second Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

Faxo and 40 Second Stories are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and 40 Second Stories sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 2 days, 40 Second Stories every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Faxo versus 40 Second Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxo40 Second Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB95 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.Michael Slater

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

40 Second Stories

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
3 purchases

40 Second Stories

One-time3
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Value Pack$44.99
  • Pro Pack$79.99

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 40 Second Stories free?
40 Second Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Faxo or 40 Second Stories have ads?
Neither Faxo nor 40 Second Stories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or 40 Second Stories?
Faxo ships an update every 2 days, and 40 Second Stories every 3 days. Most recently, Faxo was updated on October 25, 2026 and 40 Second Stories on October 19, 2026.

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