Comparison

Friendster vs AusomeWorld

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

Head to head
About

Friendster

Connect with people you know in real life through a private social network. Add friends by tapping phones in person and share posts and messages within your trusted circle, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation.

Highlights
  • In-person friend linking
  • Private friend graph feed
  • 1:1 and group messaging
  • No ads
  • No algorithmic feed
Features
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Friendster is a social network for connecting with people you actually know in real life. Add friends only by tapping phones in person, then share posts and messages inside a real‑life friend network — not a follower graph. Why Friendster: • Real‑life friends (no follower counts, no “suggested strangers”) • No ads • No algorithmic feed manipulation Core features: • In‑person friend linking (tap‑to‑connect) • Feed for your friend graph • 1:1 and group messages • Notifications for messages and interactions Privacy Policy: https://friendster.com/pages/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://friendster.com/pages/tos/

About

AusomeWorld

Features
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AusomeWorld is an all-in-one autism support app for parents—helping you understand, support, and track your child’s development at home. Designed for families raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the app combines therapy support, behavior tracking, and a parent community in one place. Autism Support for Everyday Life Most therapy happens in clinics—but real progress happens at home. AusomeWorld helps parents apply therapy strategies in daily life, making support more consistent and effective. Behavior Tracking Made Simple Track your child’s behavior patterns, mood, triggers, and daily observations. Make better decisions with data—not guesswork. Find Autism Therapists Near You Search and connect with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and developmental specialists based on your location. Parent Community Support Connect with other parents, share experiences, and get real support from people who understand your journey. Connect with Providers Message therapists and request callbacks directly in the app. Built for Autism Parents Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis or looking for better ways to support your child, AusomeWorld gives you the tools you need. Accessible and Affordable Support Designed for families with limited access to therapy, helping bridge the gap between clinic sessions and everyday life.

Screenshots

Friendster3 screens
AusomeWorld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AusomeWorld at none against Friendster's 2. AusomeWorld also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). Friendster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Friendster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AusomeWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Friendster ships an update every 3 days, AusomeWorld every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Friendster versus AusomeWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriendsterAusomeWorld
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB77 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFriendster Labs Inc.WSR International LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Friendster

Subscriptions2
  • Friendster Premium$2.991 Month
  • Friendster Premium$19.991 Year
None

AusomeWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Friendster free?
Friendster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AusomeWorld free?
AusomeWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Friendster or AusomeWorld have ads?
Neither Friendster nor AusomeWorld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Friendster or AusomeWorld?
Friendster ships an update every 3 days, and AusomeWorld every 2 weeks. Most recently, Friendster was updated on October 24, 2026 and AusomeWorld on October 25, 2026.

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