Comparison

Favs vs Krets

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

Krets

Features
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Krets is a private photo and video sharing app for the people who actually matter to you. Build a separate space for your family, your college crew, your close friends, or any group you want to share with. No ads. No algorithm. No strangers. No followers. Just your people, in chronological order. Features - Private groups: invite by link, members are always free - Photo and video posts with comments, reactions, and mentions - Daily Snap: spontaneous photo rounds with your group - Countdowns and events: plan things together - Time Capsules: schedule a post for the future - Tag locations, people, and family members - Notifications you actually want Your data is yours. Export anytime. No one is mining your photos for ads or training AI. Become a Keeper to create your own groups. Members always join for free. Terms of Use: https://getkrets.app/terms

Screenshots

Favs4 screens
Krets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Krets at Free against Favs's $0.99. Krets also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Favs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Krets is free to download; Favs costs $0.99 up front. Krets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Favs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Favs ships an update weekly, Krets every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Favs versus Krets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavsKrets
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFavs HQ, Inc.Jakob Granqvist

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

Krets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Favs

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Krets

Subscriptions5
  • Chip In Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Founding Keeper (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Keeper (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • Chip In Yearly$8.991 Year
  • Keeper (Yearly)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Favs free?
Favs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Krets free?
Krets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Favs or Krets have ads?
Neither Favs nor Krets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Favs or Krets?
Favs ships an update weekly, and Krets every 2 days. Most recently, Favs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Krets on October 31, 2026.

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