The Social vs RePub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Social
A social media platform focused on genuine connections without distractions. Share photos and videos through posts or ephemeral Dailys, with a chronological feed and privacy controls.
- Chronological feed
- Photo and video posts
- Ephemeral Dailys
- Privacy controls
- Friend discovery
- Clean interface
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Social media done right. Connect and share without distractions. Social is a calmer way to stay close to the people who matter—without the noise, pressure, or endless scrolling. Share photos or videos as classic posts, or use Dailys to capture a single moment that disappears after 24 hours. Your feed is chronological, so you see what friends share in the order they shared it—simple, human, and easy to keep up with. Make real connections Add friends with a tap, discover People You May Know from your contacts (with privacy-first matching), and see familiar faces right away. Profiles are clean and straightforward: Posts, Dailys, and About. Not a follower count in sight—just the people you actually care about. Share at your pace • Posts: full-screen photos or videos, with simple like and comment. • Dailys: one moment, once a day if you want, gone in 24 hours. • Multi-image posts: tell a story with a quick swipe. Everything is designed to be fast, lightweight, and intentional. Privacy and control built in You choose who sees what. If someone isn’t your friend, sensitive profile details remain blurred. You can report, block, or remove content in a tap. Your data is yours: clear settings, account deletion link, and transparent policies. Less noise, more signal No addictive gimmicks, no viral bait. We focus on the basics—seeing friends’ moments, sending a message, leaving a kind comment. Notifications are thoughtful, not overwhelming, and you can fine-tune them anytime. Find your friends quickly Search by name or your unique 8-digit ID. Discover people you already know with location based search. Built to feel good to use A clean look with readable type, clear icons, and accessible contrast. Five simple tabs—Home, Search, Upload, Messages, Profile—so you’re never lost. Why Social Because staying close shouldn’t feel like a chore. Social gives you the tools you need—and leaves out the rest—so you can share what matters, see what’s new, and get back to your life. Connect, share, and move on with your day. Social media, done right.
RePub
A new social media platform designed for connection and community. Share your thoughts, discover new content, and engage with others in a dynamic online space.
- Social networking
- Content sharing
- Community engagement
- User profiles
- Discovery feed
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The next big social media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Social at none against RePub's 1. The Social also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. RePub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Social asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Social against 5.0 for RePub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
The Social ships an update every 4 days, RePub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Social | RePub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Social Inc. | Stephen Brait |
Customer experience
The Social
RePub
In-app purchases
The Social
No in-app purchases
RePub
- RePub Rep$4.99









