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Best Old Facebook Apps

159+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Facebook is the household name in old facebook, but it's far from the only option. We track 159+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Old Facebook Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (28M)YesYesAug 2026
2Forum, a Facebook appForum, a Facebook appFree4.7★ (2K)YesNoAug 2026
3Friendly Social BrowserFriendly Social BrowserFree4.6★ (84K)NoYesAug 2026
4MetaSurf: Social BrowserMetaSurf: Social BrowserFree4.4★ (120)NoYesAug 2026
5Bumpt for FacebookBumpt for FacebookFree4.7★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
6MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (13M)YesYesAug 2026
7Seller, a Facebook appSeller, a Facebook appFree4.8★ (632)YesNoAug 2026
8WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp MessengerFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Old Facebook

Facebook#1

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Connection starts here
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.5😞(28M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

What We Love

  • 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
  • 👍 Useful for business and advertising
  • 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
  • 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
  • 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
Forum, a Facebook app#2

Forum, a Facebook app by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Dedicated space for groups
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7(2K ratings)
FreeAds
#31in Social Networking
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This app offers a dedicated space for engaging in deeper discussions within your Facebook groups. It focuses on shared interests and real conversations, allowing you to ask questions and get answers from people with relevant experience. Group admins also receive AI assistance for moderation.

Friendly Social Browser#3

Friendly Social Browser by Friendly, Inc.

for Facebook, Twitter & more
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.6😐(84K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access all your social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, in one streamlined browser. Enjoy an ad-free experience with built-in privacy features, media controls, and customization options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient app
  • 🔒 Private experience
  • 👍 Customization options
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications

More Old Facebook apps to explore

4
MetaSurf: Social Browser
MetaSurf: Social Browser
MetaSurf: Social Browser
Browse social network safely
Free

This app provides a secure, isolated browsing environment for social networks. It enhances privacy and convenience, allowing access to multiple platforms without compromising your main browser's data. Enjoy a fast and compact browsing experience focused on social media.

Isolated browsing environmentEnhanced privacySupports Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok
🔧 Utilities
(120)
free with in-app purchases
5
Bumpt for Facebook
Bumpt for Facebook
Bumpt for Facebook
by Martin AN
Free

Discover friends on Facebook in a fun, random way. Filter by gender or see all friends, and revisit those you haven't interacted with recently. Easily access profiles and manage a list of saved friends for later.

Randomly explore Facebook friendsFilter friends by genderView friends not recently interacted with
🌐 Social Networking
(3)
free
6
Messenger
Messenger
Messenger
Text, audio and video calls
Free

Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos, videos, and large files, and express yourself with custom themes and animated content. Features an AI assistant for help and support.

Text, audio, and video callsHigh-definition photo sharingShared photo albums
🌐 Social Networking
(13M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Seller, a Facebook app
Seller, a Facebook app
Seller, a Facebook app
All your selling in one place.
Free

Manage and grow your Facebook Marketplace business with this dedicated app. Quickly create listings, respond to buyers, and track your sales performance all in one centralized location. Stay organized and make informed decisions to boost your selling success.

Manage Facebook Marketplace businessCreate listings quickly with AI assistanceCentralized buyer message management
💼 Business
(632)
ad-supported
8
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
Simple. Reliable. Private.
Free

Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

End-to-end encrypted messagingHigh-quality voice and video callsGroup chats and calls
🌐 Social Networking
(18M)
free with in-app purchases
9
FbTake - Facebook Video Saver
FbTake - Facebook Video Saver
FbTake - Facebook Video Saver
Save Facebook Video
Free

Easily save videos from Facebook directly within the app. It integrates the Facebook web version for convenience and offers bookmarking for organized link management.

Save Facebook videosIntegrated Facebook web browserBookmark management
🌐 Social Networking
(12)
free with in-app purchases
10
Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids
The Messaging App for Kids
Free

A secure messaging app designed for children, offering creative tools for communication and video calls. Parents have full control over contacts and usage, ensuring a safe and worry-free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Parental control dashboardKid-friendly filters and effectsCreative expression tools (stickers, GIFs, drawing)
🌐 Social Networking
(115K)
free
11
Scout for Facebook Marketplace
Scout for Facebook Marketplace
Scout for Facebook Marketplace
Better deals, automatically.
Free

Instantly receive alerts for products you're interested in on Facebook Marketplace. This app saves you time by automatically notifying you of new listings that match your criteria, filtering out spam and irrelevant results.

Instant deal notificationsMulti-location searchingAI-powered smart matching
🛍️ Shopping
(250)
subscription
12
Best Friends for Facebook
Best Friends for Facebook
Best Friends for Facebook
by Pushpak Bhatia
Free

Discover your most engaged Facebook friends based on likes and comments on your posts. See who you've shared the most content with and which of your pictures received the most attention. This tool helps you understand your social network interactions.

Find best friends by likesIdentify most frequent commentersSee friends you've tagged most
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free with in-app purchases
13
WristWeb for Facebook
WristWeb for Facebook
WristWeb for Facebook
Feed & activity on your Watch!
Free

Access your Facebook feed and notifications directly on your Apple Watch. Read posts, view images, like, comment, and even compose new posts using your watch's input methods. Enjoy full functionality with your watch's cellular connection.

Read Facebook feed with imagesView and interact with posts (like, comment)Compose new posts via keyboard, Scribble, Dictation
🌐 Social Networking
(522)
subscription
14
Flurl
Flurl
Flurl
Interested or friends?
Free

This social networking app offers a unique connection system where users can link as either 'friends' or 'interested.' It fosters a playful guessing game to establish connections, unlocking photo sharing and direct messaging. The focus is on private, personal interactions rather than broad social media following.

Dual connection options: friends or interestedSocial guessing game for connectionsPhoto sharing to feeds
🌐 Social Networking
(13)
free
15
Meta Ads Manager
Meta Ads Manager
Meta Ads Manager
Formerly Facebook Ads Manager
Free

Manage your advertising campaigns across Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram from your mobile device. Create, edit, and monitor ad performance with real-time insights and alerts. Optimize your ad spend and stay connected to your business, anywhere.

Create and edit adsReal-time campaign insightsTurn campaigns on/off
💼 Business
(50K)
ad-supported
16
Video Player for Facebook
Video Player for Facebook
Video Player for Facebook
Play your Facebook videos
Free

Consolidate your video content by playing videos directly from your Facebook feed and your device's camera roll within a single application. This app organizes all your videos in one convenient location for easy access and playback.

Play Facebook videosPlay device videosConsolidate video library
🌐 Social Networking
(27)
free with in-app purchases
17
iSaveFbook HD
iSaveFbook HD
iSaveFbook HD
by MaximumSoft Corp.
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Save your favorite Facebook posts, articles, and news to easily find and access them later. This app acts as a personal bookmarking tool for your social media content.

Bookmark Facebook postsSave news articlesOrganize saved content
🌐 Social Networking
(51)
free with in-app purchases
18
Spartan - Lock Facebook
Spartan - Lock Facebook
Spartan - Lock Facebook
Messenger
Free

Secure your Facebook account on your iPhone or iPad. This app requires a PIN code every time you exit and re-enter the application, preventing unauthorized access when lending your device. It's a convenient tool for safeguarding your account's privacy.

PIN code protection for FacebookPrevents unauthorized accessSecures account privacy
🎬 Entertainment
(76)
free
19
FBSave : Videos,reels,story
FBSave : Videos,reels,story
FBSave : Videos,reels,story
Save Play & repost stories HD
Free

Easily save and organize your favorite Facebook content, including videos, posts, and pages. This lightweight app provides a simple way to bookmark and quickly access important links without clutter.

Save Facebook linksOrganize bookmarksAccess saved links
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
FunFeed - feed on facebook feeds
FunFeed - feed on facebook feeds
FunFeed - feed on facebook feeds
by FutureMind
Free

Consolidate posts from your favorite Facebook fan pages into a single, personalized feed. Discover popular pages and curate content to see only what you want, all in one stream.

Personalized feed from selected fan pagesDiscover popular fan pagesUnified content stream
🎬 Entertainment
(4)
free

FAQ about Old Facebook

What are the best old facebook apps for iPhone?
Facebook tops our old facebook apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 28M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top old facebook apps we rank are free to download, including Facebook and Forum, a Facebook app.
Facebook shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 159+ old facebook apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is a social network that allows users to connect with friends, join communities, and discover content based on their interests. It facilitates sharing moments, exploring a marketplace, and utilizing AI tools for creative expression.
Key features include a personalized feed, a marketplace for shopping, AI tools for creating custom stickers and images, reels and stories for sharing moments, and groups for connecting with communities.