Comparison

Dave vs Faxo

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

Head to head
About

Dave

Features
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Dave is a social media app that tries to replicate the instant nature of real life. On other social media app, every post made is set in stone on the internet. On Dave, people can only see your post once and screenshotting it is impossible. Just like in real life, when somebody says something, the thing being said is gone forever and Dave is replicating this experience online. Enjoy Dave !

About

Faxo

This all-in-one app combines social networking, video sharing, live streaming, messaging, professional profiles, a marketplace, and games. It aims to consolidate multiple app functionalities into a single, familiar interface for enhanced convenience and reduced app fatigue.

Highlights
  • All-in-one super app functionality
  • Social media feeds (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest styles)
  • Live streaming with chat
  • 1:1 and group messaging with calls
  • Professional profiles and job listings
  • Local marketplace for buying and selling
  • Integrated casual games
  • Bluesky client integration
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, 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. • 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/

Screenshots

Dave4 screens
Faxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dave at none against Faxo's 10. Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dave ships an update every 2 months, Faxo every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dave versus Faxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaveFaxo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB206 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavid ChateauvertFaxo, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Dave

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Faxo

Subscriptions5
  • Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
  • Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
  • Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
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  • Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
  • Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • 500 Credits$4.99
  • 1,050 Credits$9.99
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  • 2,150 Credits$19.99
  • 5,500 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is Dave free?
Dave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dave or Faxo have ads?
Neither Dave nor Faxo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dave or Faxo?
Dave ships an update every 2 months, and Faxo every 3 days. Most recently, Dave was updated on November 8, 2026 and Faxo on November 8, 2026.

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