Faxo vs ReadyPlayerOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Faxo
This app combines social media, messaging, live streaming, professional networking, and a marketplace into a single platform. It offers familiar interfaces for posts, videos, and chat, allowing users to connect, share, and manage various aspects of their digital lives in one place.
- All-in-one social networking
- Video sharing and live streaming
- Integrated chat and group messaging
- Professional profiles and job listings
- Local marketplace for buying and selling
- Event creation and management
- Casual games and recipe collections
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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/
ReadyPlayerOn
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All your gaming friends, on one app, across all platforms. ReadyPlayerOn brings your entire gaming social circle together, including Steam, Discord, Xbox, and PlayStation. It allows you to see who’s online, what they’re playing, and jump in with a single tap. With ReadyPlayerOn, you have ONE LIST, EVERY PLATFORM. Your friends are scattered across Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Discord. ReadyPlayerOn pulls them all into one live feed, so you always know who’s online and what they’re playing, without switching between four different apps. Connect your accounts once, and your cross-platform friend list builds itself automatically. ZING – THE FASTEST WAY TO PLAY. Want to play? Just tap. Our Zing system sends a quick “wanna play?” notification to any friend. You can choose from intents like “Jump On,” “Ranked Match,” or “Casual Game,” or write your own. No group chats or typing required – just one tap, and they know you’re ready. GAME HYPE BOARD. Track upcoming and just-released games. Vote “Hype” on titles you’re excited about and see which of your friends are hyped too. Filter by platform, browse trending titles, and get a push notification the moment a hyped game drops – so you never miss a launch day. FIND PLAYERS. Discover new gamers who share your games, mutual friends, and Discord servers. ReadyPlayerOn’s matchmaking suggests players you’ll actually want to play with – then add them with a single tap. LIVE STREAMING. When a friend goes live on Twitch, you’ll see it right on their card. Tap to watch their stream or send them a Zing – your choice. BUILT FOR SAFETY. ReadyPlayerOn is designed to be safe, especially for younger gamers: - Age-verified accounts for every user - Enhanced protections for teens aged 13-17 - Automatic content filtering on all user content. - Teens can only interact with verified platform friends. - Easy report and block tools. - No chat, DMs, or messaging. Just simple play notifications. Fully compliant with COPPA (US) and UK GDPR/AADC age-appropriate design codes. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your account. 2. Connect your gaming platforms (Steam, Discord, Xbox, PSN). 3. All your friends appear in one live list. 4. Tap to Zing when you want to play. 5. Get Zinged when friends want you to join. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. We only access the friend and status information needed to power the app. No selling data, no ads, and no spam. Ever. Ready to get your squad together? Download ReadyPlayerOn and never miss another session. GG.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadyPlayerOn at none against Faxo's 10. Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). 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
Both are free to download. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ReadyPlayerOn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Faxo ships an update every 2 days, ReadyPlayerOn every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Faxo | ReadyPlayerOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Faxo, Inc. | Soyo Studios Ltd |
In-app purchases
Faxo
- Basic Social Network$3.991 Month
- Basic Business Network$3.991 Month
- Premium Social Network$7.991 Month
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- Premium Business Network$7.991 Month
- Premium+ Social Network$12.991 Month
- Premium+ Business Network$14.991 Month
- Super Thanks$4.99
- Super Thanks$49.99
- Super Thanks$199.00
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- Super Thanks$499.99
ReadyPlayerOn
No in-app purchases









