Comparison

The Social vs RePub

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Chronological feed
  • Photo and video posts
  • Ephemeral Dailys
  • Privacy controls
  • Friend discovery
  • Clean interface
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Social networking
  • Content sharing
  • Community engagement
  • User profiles
  • Discovery feed
Features
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The next big social media.

Screenshots

The Social4 screens
RePub4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RePub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Social ships an update every 4 days, RePub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Social versus RePub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SocialRePub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB20 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThe Social Inc.Stephen Brait

Customer experience

The Social

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RePub

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Social

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RePub

One-time1
  • RePub Rep$4.99

Questions

Is The Social free?
The Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RePub free?
RePub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Social or RePub?
The Social and RePub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The Social or RePub have ads?
Neither The Social nor RePub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Social or RePub?
The Social ships an update every 4 days, and RePub weekly. Most recently, The Social was updated on October 24, 2026 and RePub on October 26, 2026.

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