Friends Weekly vs Ruby Friends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Friends Weekly
Receive a private weekly newsletter every Saturday morning to stay connected with friends and family. This app offers a secure way to share updates without relying on public social media platforms.
- Weekly newsletter delivery
- Private communication
- No public social networks
- Stay connected with loved ones
- Secure updates
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Friends Weekly arrives in your inbox every Saturday morning, offering a private way to stay connected with the people you care about—no public social networks needed!
Ruby Friends
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Meet someone new. Start a real conversation. Reconnect later. Because the best part of a conference is who you meet. • Break the ice without the awkwardness. • Turn the hallway track into real conversations. • Reconnect and make life-long Ruby friends. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your profile - Add a photo, what you’re passionate about, and optional contact links. 2. Scan and chat - Share your profile and start a meaningful conversation. 3. Stay in touch - After the conference, browse your connections and reconnect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruby Friends at every 2 days against Friends Weekly's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Friends Weekly ships an update every 8 months, Ruby Friends every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Friends Weekly | Ruby Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stuart Yamartino | Joseph Masilotti |
In-app purchases
Friends Weekly
No in-app purchases
Ruby Friends
No in-app purchases
