Comparison

MyBesties vs Besty

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

Head to head
About

MyBesties

This social media app prioritizes genuine connection and curated content through themed "Folios." Users can choose what aspects of a friend's life to follow, express themselves with voice or text comments, and share various media formats. It aims to create a more personal and uplifting social experience by filtering out political content and focusing on meaningful interactions.

Highlights
  • Themed content "Folios" for curated following
  • Voice and text commenting options
  • Share clips, posts, and videos up to 10 minutes
  • Political content filtering for a peaceful feed
  • Private messaging for direct conversations
  • Focus on connection over public metrics
Features
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Besties: A Social Media App That Feels Social Again Besties is a fresh take on social media, built for real connection, honest expression, and curated control. Instead of forcing you to follow everything someone posts, Besties introduces Folios, themed folders you can follow based on the content you care about. You can be close with friends and still filter what makes it to your feed. We believe social platforms should feel personal, uplifting, and intuitive. Whether you’re sharing a clip, posting a moment, or reacting with your real voice, Besties is designed to bring the “social” back to social media. Features Folios: You Are Your Algorithm Choose which side of someone’s life you want to follow. Love your friend’s art but not their food pics? Just follow the folio that fits your vibe. Your feed becomes what you care about. Voice & Text Comments React in the way that feels right. Whether it’s a thoughtful text or a real voice message, you decide how you want to respond. Sometimes, the tone in your voice says more than emojis ever could. Clips, Posts & Videos Share your moments the way you want. Clips for short, spontaneous highlights Photo posts for timeless snapshots Videos up to 10 minutes for deeper storytelling or creative content Whether it’s a quick memory or something more meaningful, Besties gives you the space to show it. A Healthier Feed Tired of rage-bait and political drama? Besties is built differently. We don’t just filter politics, we ban it outright. This helps make your feed a more peaceful and personal space, where creativity and connection come first. Private Messaging Chat with your besties in private messages. Share texts, photos, videos, and build conversations that don’t feel performative. It’s your space, your people, your words. Minimal Metrics, Maximum Meaning Besties doesn’t revolve around public likes or clout-chasing. You’re not judged by numbers. You’re valued by your voice, your creativity, and your vibe. Community-Centered Design We built Besties to feel like a real friend group, not a chaotic scroll. You can: Follow people by folios rather than full accounts Curate your feed around your own interests Enjoy social media without public political debate Choose how to comment with voice or text Focus on connection instead of competition Besties: A social media app that feels social again. Download now and start connecting the way you were meant to.

About

Besty

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You have a type. You just don’t see it yet. Besty helps you spot patterns in who you choose. Start with yourself. Save faces you like and the ones you don’t. Then scan a new face. Besty shows who they look like: • You • Your Red Flags • Your Bestys Over time, you start to see your pattern. Features • Compare faces instantly • See similarity scores • Live camera scan • Scan from photos & screenshots • Discover patterns in your choices • Compare places with Besty Places Everything stays on your device. Your images, scans, and personal data never leave your phone. Besty Pro unlocks unlimited scans, Live Scan, and Quick Scan. For entertainment purposes only. Results are not factual statements about any person. Besty does not collect, transmit, or store any data on external servers. All processing happens on your device. Besty Pro - Subscription Info • Weekly: $3.99/week • Monthly: $9.99/month • Yearly: $59.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. You may cancel anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Privacy Policy: https://besty.vibescore.digital/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyBesties4 screens
Besty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyBesties at none against Besty's 3. MyBesties also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Besty's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Besty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MyBesties asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyBesties ships an update every 10 days, Besty every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyBesties versus Besty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyBestiesBesty
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB90 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperESSENTIAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INC.Alp Sahin

In-app purchases

None

MyBesties

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Besty

Subscriptions3
  • Besty Pro - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Besty Pro- Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Besty Pro - Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MyBesties free?
MyBesties is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Besty free?
Besty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyBesties or Besty have ads?
MyBesties shows ads; Besty does not.
Which is updated more often, MyBesties or Besty?
MyBesties ships an update every 10 days, and Besty every 2 days. Most recently, MyBesties was updated on November 4, 2026 and Besty on November 5, 2026.

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