# Favs: Private Social Network

> Keep your close friends close

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451123823](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451123823)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6451123823`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Favs HQ, Inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (113 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2024-06-12
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/favs-private-social-network/id6451123823)
- **Website:** [https://favstime.com](https://favstime.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://favshq.com/privacy](https://favshq.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #129,725 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6451123823)