Comparison

Favs vs BeKin by the Waldgrave

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

BeKin by the Waldgrave

This social media app puts you in control of your connections and content. It allows you to curate your "family" and choose whose recommendations you see, without algorithmic feeds or mandatory notifications.

Highlights
  • Curate your social "family"
  • Control content recommendations
  • No algorithmic feeds
  • No mandatory notifications
  • Simple connection requests
Features
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Who do you want in your family? Who’s opinions and media recommendations do you want? Take full control. Light the beacon and let your friends know you are down to hang. Social media that works for you, no notifications required, no algorithms. Just your friends' posts, with a post limit preventing too much use. Yes, we want to minimize your app usage.

Screenshots

Favs4 screens
BeKin by the Waldgrave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeKin by the Waldgrave at Free against Favs's $0.99. BeKin by the Waldgrave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Favs's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 6). On update cadence, 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

BeKin by the Waldgrave 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

BeKin by the Waldgrave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Favs has 113 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Favs versus BeKin by the Waldgrave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavsBeKin by the Waldgrave
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (113 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFavs HQ, Inc.Brian Carlisle

Customer experience

Favs

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

BeKin by the Waldgrave

All ratings6 ratings
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

BeKin by the Waldgrave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Favs

No in-app purchases

None

BeKin by the Waldgrave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Favs free?
Favs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeKin by the Waldgrave free?
BeKin by the Waldgrave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Favs or BeKin by the Waldgrave?
BeKin by the Waldgrave is rated higher. Favs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while BeKin by the Waldgrave averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Favs or BeKin by the Waldgrave have ads?
Neither Favs nor BeKin by the Waldgrave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Favs or BeKin by the Waldgrave?
Favs ships an update weekly, and BeKin by the Waldgrave weekly. Most recently, Favs was updated on September 21, 2026 and BeKin by the Waldgrave on August 27, 2026.

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