# Social Network Analyzer vs Vandal

The clearest difference is rating: Vandal at 5.0 against Social Network Analyzer's 2.0. Vandal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Social Network Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Network Analyzer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Vandal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vandal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Social Network Analyzer has 406 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Social Network Analyzer ships an update every 3 months, Vandal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social Network Analyzer | Vandal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-network-analyzer/id799438828/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppStellix](https://appshunter.io/developer/799438831) | [Vandal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674047190) |

## What reviewers say

### Social Network Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-network-analyzer/id799438828)

This app analyzes your social media content to reveal hidden performance metrics beyond likes. It helps you understand which posts truly resonate with your audience, sparking conversations and gaining silent attention. Use these insights to optimize your content strategy for faster growth.

**Highlights:** Analyze content performance, Discover most loved content, Reveal conversation starters, Identify silent attention posts, Optimize content strategy, Track business/creator accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tbuy20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fstbuy10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fsubuy10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top list | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fstbuy30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Top 20 list | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fstbuy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fsubuy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top 50 list | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full List | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Helpful in finding who views profile
- 😊 Awesome app
- 🤔 Interesting to see who interacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 🔍 Inaccurate or misleading information
- 💰 Paid version doesn't work as expected
- 🤖 Potential privacy/security issues
- 🔌 App crashes or freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load data or shows blank screens
- Purchased features not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent behavior after updates or reinstalls

**Requested features**

- Show timestamps of profile views
- Expand functionality beyond just Facebook
- Improve accuracy of 'Strangers' and 'Surprise' lists
- Provide better customer support and app maintenance


### Vandal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608)

Discover and describe local places using user-generated tags instead of traditional reviews.  Shape community culture by creating and upvoting unique tags, influencing others, and potentially monetizing your tag ownership.

**Highlights:** User-generated tags for places, Tag ownership and follower system, Community-driven content curation, Potential tag marketplace for businesses, Leaderboards for user influence, Tag meetup and RSVP features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Network Analyzer free?

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

### Is Vandal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Social Network Analyzer or Vandal?

Vandal is rated higher. Social Network Analyzer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Vandal averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Social Network Analyzer or Vandal have ads?

Neither Social Network Analyzer nor Vandal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Social Network Analyzer or Vandal?

Social Network Analyzer ships an update every 3 months, and Vandal monthly. Most recently, Social Network Analyzer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vandal on November 3, 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.*