# posting2 vs Present IRL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: posting2 at 99% against Present IRL's 50%. Present IRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. posting2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Present IRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

posting2 ships an update every 11 days, Present IRL weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | posting2 | Present IRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **629** | — |
| Positive reviews | **98.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [POSTING2 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893819464) | [Present IRL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896775688) |

## What reviewers say

### posting2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posting2/id6762965370)

A simple, ad-free social media platform focused on human connection. It prioritizes content from your immediate network and uses an in-app polling system for community-driven changes. Funding is entirely voluntary.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No algorithms, Content from your network, In-app polling system, Voluntary donations for funding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support — $3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $5 | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Support — $10 | $9.99 | per month |
| $3 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $5 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| $25 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| $50 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


### Present IRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-irl/id6771248968)

Connect with friends and join events in real life. This private social app prioritizes genuine connections without algorithms, ads, or data selling. Currently in early access, requiring an invite to join.

**Highlights:** Connect in real life, Share and join moments, Private by default, No algorithms, No ads or data selling, Early access with invite

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is posting2 free?

posting2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Present IRL free?

Present IRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do posting2 or Present IRL have ads?

Neither posting2 nor Present IRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, posting2 or Present IRL?

posting2 ships an update every 11 days, and Present IRL weekly. Most recently, posting2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Present IRL 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.*