Favs: Private Social Network

Name: Favs: Private Social Network
Rating: 4.6 (113 reviews)
Author: Favs HQ, Inc.

By: Favs HQ, Inc. App

Keep your close friends close

Overview

Version:

4.2

Last updated: 2025-07-01

Ranking

#144,462 ▼ 736

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Favs is a private social app for your real friends—no followers, ads, or algorithms. Share moments, post a thought, set a status, or send a nudge to say you’re thinking of someone. Stories disappear after 24 hours, broadcast messages reach your chosen group, and you can check a FriendMap to see when friends are nearby. It’s designed for quiet, real connection without pressure or public metrics.

Private by default: your posts go only to the people you’ve added, no one can search you, and there’s no ads or tracking. It’s built for people who want to stay in touch with close friends, no matter the distance, and it keeps evolving with more ways to connect without the noise.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Privacy & Security Community

By:

Favs HQ, Inc.

Rating:

4.60

(113)

Version:

4.2 Last updated: 2025-07-01

Version code:

875827563

Creation date:

2024-06-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

42.65MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 144,462 ▼ 736

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Developed by:

Favs HQ, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/favs-private-social-network/id6451123823

Website:

https://favstime.com

User Reviews

Reviews praise Favs for its private, ad-free focus on close friends, strong iOS design, and practical features like free calls, Meet Me, and events that help users stay connected. The app’s privacy-first, low-noise experience is a clear plus. However, many users lament a recent major update that removed the original Find My Friends/Friendmap concept, wiped old posts, and felt communication about the change was poor, signaling a misalignment with its core promise.

Pros

Private, ad-free, non-algorithmic experience focused on close friends.
Beautiful, intuitive iOS design and easy-to-use UI.
Strong features for staying in touch: free calls, Meet Me, events, and catch-up reminders.
Ability to post updates with photos within a trusted circle, with less noise.
Privacy-first approach that reduces distractions and helps maintain real connections.

Cons

Major redesign removing the original Find My Friends/Friendmap concept without warning.
Loss of previously posted content after the update.
Perceived misalignment with user expectations and business direction; poor communication about changes.

Recent reviews

This app is super personalized to see what your closest friends are up to. I love the feature that shows when they’re free so I can text or call them to chat. Great way to keep those close to you even closer!

by So*****, 2025-10-15

The app is beautifully put together for iOS. Add More social features. Add Explore button in the footer that lets you make friends via the swipe method like dating apps that way everyone feels like they are being advertised and explore connect to people already using the app. Enlarge profile pic bubble to boost egos; add profile pic background customization and custom profile page wallpaper. Call feature allowing users to receive calls from who they choose. You have a good app just needs to evolve.