Magnet vs Private Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Magnet
Read full descriptionHide full description
Magnet wants to make Social Media feel "Social" again. Magnet does not aim to be an algorithm based social media platform or in other words a "media machine". Connect intentionally through shareable links or QR codes. Share posts and updates with your circles, the people who actually matter. Stay in touch through messages that feel genuine, not performative. Create Circles โ Build spaces for your family, friends, colleagues and anyone else you may know. Invite Others โ Invite or be invited to circles using a unique link or QR code. Share Posts โ Express yourself with your circles, not the entire world. Privacy โ Share your profile through your link, QR code or unique username. Messaging โ Chat directly with people you know. Feed โ See updates from your circles, not random strangers. On Magnet, every connection is personal, private, and meaningful. You decide who can find you, who can message you, and what you share. No algorithms. No noise. Just real people connecting again. Magnet is for people who miss the feeling of actually knowing their network. Because social should be personal again.
Private Network
Read full descriptionHide full description
Private Network helps members of private communities - such as alumni groups, firms, or organisations - connect in more meaningful ways by matching what people need with what others can offer. Key features: โข Discover relevant people within your private network โข Request warm introductions โข Invite trusted contacts using access codes โข Manage your profile and preferences Access is invitation-only and limited to approved communities.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magnet at every 3 days against Private Network's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magnet ships an update every 3 days, Private Network every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magnet | Private Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Haroon Khan | Private Network AI Limited |
In-app purchases
Magnet
No in-app purchases
Private Network
No in-app purchases







