Comparison

Favs vs Profluence

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

Head to head
About

Favs

This app offers a private social space for your closest friends, free from ads, algorithms, and public pressure. Share moments, set statuses, and connect intentionally with your chosen circle.

Highlights
  • Private sharing with chosen friends
  • No followers, ads, or algorithms
  • Share moments and stories
  • Set custom statuses
  • Send 'nudges' to friends
  • Broadcast messages
  • FriendMap for proximity alerts
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Favs is a private social app for your real friends. No followers. No ads. No algorithms. Just your favorite people in one place. Post a thought, share a moment, check in with a status, or nudge someone to say, “I’m thinking of you.” Everything you share only goes to the people you’ve chosen. No public feed. No pressure. Just friendship. A SOCIAL APP THAT FEELS LIKE FRIENDSHIP Favs isn’t about going viral. It’s about staying close. It’s built for people who want something quieter, more real, and more intentional. – No followers – No influencers – No bots – No brands – No noise Just your people. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON FAVS – Share moments Updates that only your inner circle can see. No likes, no pressure, no need to perform. – Set a status Say what you’re up to or how you feel—“Down to talk,” “Need advice,” or “Let’s hang out.” – Send a nudge A one-tap way to let someone know they’re on your mind. – Post stories Quick, candid updates that disappear after 24 hours. – Broadcast messages Say something once and send it to multiple people. No group chat needed. – Check FriendMap See when your friends are nearby or in the same city. Perfect for spontaneous meetups. – Save celebrated dates Track birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful milestones so nothing important slips by. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT – Your posts only go to the friends you’ve added – No one can search for you – No ads, no tracking – No public profiles – You’re always in control WHO FAVS IS FOR – People who left social media but still want to stay in touch – Long-distance friends and friend groups in different cities – People starting a new chapter—college, a move, a new job – Anyone who values connection without the noise NOT LIKE OTHER SOCIAL APPS – Instagram is curated and public. Favs is private and real. – Snapchat is fast and messy. Favs is simple and calm. – TikTok is for content. Favs is for connection. – BeReal is a moment. Favs is the full picture. – WhatsApp is for chatting. Favs is for keeping up. ALWAYS EVOLVING Favs keeps things simple, but always gets better. We add new ways to stay close without making things feel overwhelming. More statuses, more reactions, more ways to connect without the noise. Because being a good friend shouldn't be hard.

About

Profluence

Connect with leaders and innovators in the sports industry. Access exclusive events, resources, and build valuable relationships to grow your sports venture.

Highlights
  • Live events and workshops
  • Industry expert networking
  • Business resources and playbooks
  • On-demand courses
  • Community direct communication
Features
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Profluence Sports: The Official Home for Sports Industry Builders Join the go-to association uniting founders, investors, and executives shaping the future of sports business and technology. Inside the Profluence app, members get: • Live Events & Workshops: Learn and network directly with industry experts through virtual sessions and in-person gatherings. • Powerful Network: Build real relationships with founders, investors, and executives driving the next era of sports. • Business Resources: Access playbooks, reports, templates, strategy insights, and on-demand courses built to help you scale your sports venture faster. • Direct Communication: Stay connected and collaborate seamlessly with the Profluence community. Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a brand, or investing in the industry… Download Profluence today and become part of a thriving community shaping the future of sports.

Screenshots

Favs4 screens
Profluence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Profluence at Free against Favs's $0.99. Profluence also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Favs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 37). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Profluence is free to download; Favs costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Profluence holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Favs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Profluence's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Favs ships an update weekly, Profluence every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Favs versus Profluence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavsProfluence
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (113 ratings)5.0 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better37
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFavs HQ, Inc.The Circulus Partners, LLC

Customer experience

Favs

All ratings113 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%

Profluence

All ratings37 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Favs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add video sharing option
  • Expand to more than just close friends

Profluence

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Favs

No in-app purchases

None

Profluence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Favs free?
Favs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Profluence free?
Profluence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Favs or Profluence?
Profluence is rated higher. Favs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Profluence averages 5.0 from 37 ratings.
Do Favs or Profluence have ads?
Neither Favs nor Profluence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Favs or Profluence?
Favs ships an update weekly, and Profluence every 4 months. Most recently, Favs was updated on October 20, 2026 and Profluence on October 10, 2026.

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