Comparison

Magnet vs Private Network

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

Head to head
About

Magnet

Features
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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.

About

Private Network

Features
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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: โ€ข Discover relevant people within your private network โ€ข Request warm introductions โ€ข Invite trusted contacts using access codes โ€ข Manage your profile and preferences Access is invitation-only and limited to approved communities.

Screenshots

Magnet4 screens
Private Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Magnet versus Private Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnetPrivate Network
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHaroon KhanPrivate Network AI Limited

In-app purchases

None

Magnet

No in-app purchases

None

Private Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnet free?
Magnet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Network free?
Private Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magnet or Private Network have ads?
Neither Magnet nor Private Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnet or Private Network?
Magnet ships an update every 3 days, and Private Network every 9 days. Most recently, Magnet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Private Network on October 28, 2026.

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