# realfriends

> Most Innovative Social App. No Adds, No Spying. Share more Intelligently.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.application.realfriend](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.application.realfriend)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.application.realfriend`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Raphael Afil
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 28,131
- **Rating:** 3.23 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2016-04-05
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.application.realfriend)
- **Website:** [https://www.realfriends.me](https://www.realfriends.me/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.realfriends.me/policy.html](https://www.realfriends.me/policy.html)

## Description

**realfriends** is the most innovative social app designed for users who value privacy and genuine connections. Unlike traditional social media platforms, realfriends eliminates ads, spying, and irrelevant content to focus solely on posts from your real friends. With its unique "Intelligent Sharing" feature, you can create multiple profiles with up to 25 friends each, allowing you to customize what you share with different circles like family, friends, and colleagues.

This extension empowers you to control your social experience without distractions or surveillance, ensuring a secure and intimate communication environment. Join the realfriends revolution and redefine how you connect, share, and communicate online. Download now to experience a cleaner, smarter way to socialize!

## Rankings

- #379,564 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `com.application.realfriend.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.application.realfriend.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users like that realfriends respects privacy, avoids ads, and helps deepen existing friendships. However, many are frustrated that it doesn't facilitate finding new friends and that the app lacks clarity about this, leading to confusion and feelings of limited usefulness. Several mention that the app appears to have few active users and is difficult to manage account deletion. Overall, it's seen as a good concept but with limitations and unclear messaging.

### Pros

- Does not collect personal information for commercial purposes
- Allows sharing content intelligently without commercials
- Focuses on developing real friendships with existing contacts
- App has an awesome idea and good concept
- Users appreciate its simplicity and privacy features

### Cons

- App does not help in finding new friends, only connects with existing ones
- Lack of clarity in app promotion about its purpose
- Users find no one available or active on the app
- Some users find it pointless as it only uses phone contacts
- Difficulties in deleting account or uninstalling process issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.application.realfriend)