Status vs Instant Status
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Status
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Update those who matter Status is a simple way to keep trusted contacts informed about how you’re feeling. Instead of sending messages or making calls, you can update your status instantly and let the people who matter know how you are. Choose from simple status updates like I am feeling safe, Sleeping or Resting, I’m not feeling well, I’m hearing noises, or I need assistance. Your trusted contacts receive a notification when your status changes. How it works • Create your profile using secure Sign in with Apple • Share your personal invite code with people you trust • Add trusted contacts using their code • Update your status anytime with one tap • Contacts get notified instantly when your status changes Only people you approve can see your updates. Your status is shared privately within your trusted circle. Status is designed to make it easy to keep your family and close contacts informed, without long messages or complicated apps.
Instant Status
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Instant Status is the simplest way to share what you're up to with the people who matter. No feeds. No chats. No noise. One tap tells your friends if you're free, focused, or asleep, and the same for them. REAL-TIME STATUSES Set your status in one tap: busy, available, sleeping, in a meeting, or anything in between. Friends see the update instantly. Statuses can auto-expire so you never forget to clear them. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your friends without opening the app. Beautiful widgets show the people you care about right on your home screen, refreshing in the background. INVITE-ONLY FRIENDS Friends-only by design. No public discovery, no strangers, no random adds. You connect by sharing an invite link, and you can disconnect anytime. PRIVACY-FIRST No direct messaging. No photo or video uploads. No public profiles. Instant Status shares only your current status, with the friends you choose. FREE TO USE Instant Status is free to download and use. Set your status, connect with friends, see what they're up to, and use the home screen widget. No subscription required. INSTANT STATUS PRO Pro unlocks unlimited custom statuses with your own labels and colors, premium aesthetic widget themes, and a higher friend capacity. Try Pro free for 7 days on the yearly plan. PROFILE & CONTROL Manage your friends, mute notifications, customize your widget, and disconnect from anyone in seconds. You stay in control of your visibility. Instant Status is the friend app that respects your time and your privacy. Pricing options: - Monthly subscription: $2.99/month - Yearly subscription: $19.99/year (includes a 7-day free trial) - Lifetime access: $49.99 (one-time purchase, no recurring charges) These prices are for the United States; pricing in other countries may vary. The monthly and yearly subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple ID account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings. Your Apple ID is charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you start your free trial on the yearly plan and subscribe to a different plan before the trial ends, the remaining trial period is forfeited as soon as the new purchase is confirmed. The lifetime purchase is a one-time charge and does not auto-renew. Terms of Service: https://instantstatus.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://instantstatus.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Status at none against Instant Status's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Instant Status sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Status asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Status | Instant Status |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waqas Siddiqui | Arda Kabadayi |
In-app purchases
Status
No in-app purchases
Instant Status
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99








