Comparison

The Social vs CrazyWave

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

CrazyWave

Create and share short videos, photos, and quotes in a dynamic social feed. Connect with friends through real-time chat and discover trending content and creators.

Highlights
  • Short video feed
  • Content creation tools
  • Photo and post sharing
  • Ephemeral stories
  • Quote card creation
  • Real-time chat
  • Content discovery
Features
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CrazyWave is where your world comes alive — a fast, beautiful place to create, share, and connect through short videos, photos, and real conversations. Post a Wave, share a moment, drop a quote, or slide into chat — CrazyWave keeps everything smooth, instant, and fun. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Waves — Scroll an endless feed of short vertical videos. Buttery-smooth playback, instant open, no waiting. • Create — Record or upload, trim, add music, and post your Wave in seconds. • Feed — Share photos and posts, like, comment, and keep up with people you follow. • Stories & Moments — Share quick updates that your followers see through the day. • Quotes — Turn your thoughts into beautiful shareable quote cards. • Chat — Message friends in real time, share media, and stay connected. • Discover — Explore trending creators and find new people to follow. • Profiles — Build your profile, grow your audience, and showcase your best Waves.

Screenshots

The Social4 screens
CrazyWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Social and CrazyWave are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Social ships an update every 4 days, CrazyWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Social versus CrazyWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SocialCrazyWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB56 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperThe Social Inc.Ujjwal Tilwani

Customer experience

The Social

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

CrazyWave

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Social

No in-app purchases

None

CrazyWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Social free?
The Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrazyWave free?
CrazyWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Social or CrazyWave have ads?
Neither The Social nor CrazyWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Social or CrazyWave?
The Social ships an update every 4 days, and CrazyWave weekly. Most recently, The Social was updated on October 30, 2026 and CrazyWave on November 6, 2026.

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