Comparison

Faxo vs Orbit

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

Head to head
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/

About

Orbit

Connect with friends through private messaging and calls. Share photos that disappear over time, customize your profile, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • One-to-one and group chats
  • Text, photo, and voice messages
  • Disappearing photo sharing
  • Audio and video calls
  • Customizable profiles
  • Dark mode
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Orbit is a messenger for staying close to friends — simple, fast, and private. CHATS • One-to-one and group conversations • Text, photos, and voice messages • Reply, edit, react, and forward • Mute or archive chats when you need quiet • Typing indicators and online / last seen MOMENTS • Share photos with friends for a limited time • Like and comment on moments from people you know CALLS • One-to-one audio and video calls • Native incoming-call screen on iPhone • Mute and speaker controls during the call FRIENDS & PROFILE • Find people by username and send friend requests • Customize your profile and notification preferences • Dark mode • Languages: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish PRIVACY • No ads and no tracking • Call media is encrypted in transit • Delete your account anytime in Settings Available on iPhone and iPad. Support: ayoleynikov@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.orbitmessenger.space Terms of Use: https://terms.orbitmessenger.space

Screenshots

Faxo4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit at none against Faxo's 10. Orbit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Faxo's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 239 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, Orbit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Faxo versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxoOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (239 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings239 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB49 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFaxo, Inc.洁 姜

Customer experience

Faxo

All ratings237 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Orbit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faxo free?
Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Faxo or Orbit?
Orbit is rated higher. Faxo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Orbit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Faxo or Orbit have ads?
Neither Faxo nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faxo or Orbit?
Faxo ships an update every 3 days, and Orbit every 2 days. Most recently, Faxo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Orbit on November 6, 2026.

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