# Friction Network vs Big

The clearest difference is update cadence: Big at weekly against Friction Network's every 6 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friction Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Big sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Friction Network against 5.0 for Big. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Friction Network ships an update every 6 months, Big weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friction Network | Big |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-network/id6758377512/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eye-network/id6789637850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 111 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Friction Network Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872618527) | [CyberGen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552533419) |

## What reviewers say

### Friction Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friction-network/id6758377512)

This app is a streaming service dedicated to underground culture, featuring raw music, real stories, and unfiltered creativity. It offers original docuseries, exclusive access, and culture-driven content that mainstream platforms often overlook.

**Highlights:** Original docuseries on rising artists, Exclusive backstage access, Culture-driven roundtables, Sketch comedy, Unfiltered storytelling, Growing library of original shows

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friction Network Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Friction Network Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Big

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eye-network/id6789637850)

Stream a diverse range of entertainment, including exclusive interviews, licensed films, sports commentary, short-form videos, and music. Personalized recommendations ensure you always find content you love, with features like continue watching and save for later.

**Highlights:** Exclusive artist interviews and originals, Licensed films and documentary series, Sports previews and commentary, Short-form video feed, Music catalog with background playback, Personalized recommendations, Continue watching and save for later

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friction Network free?

Friction Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big free?

Big is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Friction Network or Big?

Friction Network and Big are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Friction Network or Big have ads?

Neither Friction Network nor Big shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Friction Network or Big?

Friction Network ships an update every 6 months, and Big weekly. Most recently, Friction Network was updated on October 31, 2026 and Big on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*