CounterSocial

Name: CounterSocial
Rating: 4.2 (494 reviews)
Author: Jay Bauer

By: Jay Bauer

A Next-Gen Social Network

Features & Capabilities

CounterSocial is a next-gen social network designed to curb abuse, misinformation, and manipulation. It has zero trolls, no ads, no fake news, and no foreign influence operations, aiming for safer, more trustworthy conversations.

This platform is crowd-powered by its users: no mined or sold data, no promoted content, and a privacy-first approach. Join a community focused on real connections, open dialogue, and a healthier social experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Community Privacy & Security

By:

Jay Bauer

Rating:

4.20

(494)

Version:

1.3 Last updated: 2020-12-11

Version code:

839544266

Creation date:

2020-12-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

10.43MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 82,295 ▲ 63

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Developed by:

Jay Bauer

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countersocial/id1543783578

Website:

https://counter.social

User Reviews

Counter Social is widely praised for privacy-first, algorithm-free social networking with no ads. Reviewers highlight a respectful, high-quality community curated by swift moderation and real human engagement. The platform's focus on privacy, minimal data collection, and user-controlled feeds makes it feel safer and more civilized than mainstream networks. However, several reviews note noticeable mobile limitations: the best experience is on desktop, with iPad support lacking and the mobile app sometimes perceived as a scaled-down or less reliable version. The audience is smaller, which may deter users seeking mass reach or virality.

Pros

No ads, no algorithm, no tracking; privacy-first design.
Respectful, high-quality community with civil discussions and real human engagement.
Strong moderation that quickly bans trolls/bots, keeping the space safe.
Privacy and user control: minimal data collection and feed customization via blocking/muting.
Crowdfunded, user-driven model focused on user experience over profit.

Cons

Mobile app is a scaled-down experience; desktop is preferred, iPad support is missing and some features are only accessible on desktop (occasional mobile UI quirks).
Smaller audience; not ideal for users seeking mass reach or viral engagement.
Mobile UX is sometimes perceived as lackluster (e.g., issues on iPhone) which can affect ease of use.

Recent reviews

The community is the best. The protocol is the best. No contest for “likes” All posts visible as they happen. No algorithm! Friendly and honest curation. Honest engagement and kind dialogue.

by ol*****, 2026-05-01

a meaningful meeting place for authentic people kept clear of detrius by swift and decisive moderation

by Li*****, 2026-01-25

Come to Counter.Social for the community. The app is just a mobile way to access it, but it works better when you can spread out the columns on a computer, and some features are only available that way. Because there is no algorithm pushing some posts and hiding others, every user can see all your posts unless THEY filter/mute/block or you add privacy settings. There’s no need to have followers to get heard — just post original info/opinions, and don’t be a jerk. (Trolls and bots get the banhammer so fast that people actually post that they are disappointed they missed it.) The only info collected is your email address. Even paid subscribers pay through a separate service to preserve anonymity. And yet despite most people using pseudonyms, committed moderation prevents abusers from spoiling the experience. It’s what the internet could have been before it was discovered by sociopaths.