Best Updates Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free updates apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Updates Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (29M)YesYesNov 2026
2YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesNov 2026
3InstagramInstagramFree4.7★ (30M)YesYesNov 2026
4ChatGPTChatGPTFree4.8★ (12M)YesYesNov 2026
5TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVEFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesNov 2026
6SnapchatSnapchatFree4.5★ (6.1M)YesYesNov 2026
7Whats Messenger AppWhats Messenger AppFree4.5★ (911)YesYesNov 2026
8MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (14M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Updates

Facebook#1

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Connection starts here
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.5😞(29M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in 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
  • 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
  • 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity
  • 📈 Overwhelming amount of ads and recommended content
YouTube#2

YouTube by Google

Videos, Music and Live Streams
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(50M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Watch and subscribe to your favorite channels, discover trending content, and connect with creators. Create and upload your own videos, or enjoy live streams. Offers options for family viewing and creator support.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🌐 Vast library of videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
  • 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
  • 🔒 Censorship concerns
Instagram#3

Instagram by Instagram, Inc.

Videos, creators & friends
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(30M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Photo & Video
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Share your life's moments and connect with friends through photos, videos, and short-form content. Discover new creators, brands, and products tailored to your interests. Customize your posts with creative tools and templates.

What We Love

  • 💕 Excellent way to connect with friends and family
  • 🌍 Ability to discover new content and accounts
  • 🎨 Great platform for artists and creators to showcase their work
  • 🤝 Helps small businesses promote their products

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive AI moderation leading to unfair account suspensions
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency around account issues
  • 📊 Declining organic reach and push towards paid advertising
  • 🔀 Confusing layout changes that make the app less user-friendly

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FAQ about Updates

What are the best updates apps for iPhone?
Facebook tops our updates apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 29M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top updates apps we rank are free to download, including Facebook and YouTube.
Facebook shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ updates apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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