Favs is a private social app for your real friends. No followers. No ads. No algorithms. Just your favorite people in one place.
Post a thought, share a moment, check in with a status, or nudge someone to say, “I’m thinking of you.” Everything you share only goes to the people you’ve chosen. No public feed. No pressure. Just friendship.
A SOCIAL APP THAT FEELS LIKE FRIENDSHIP
Favs isn’t about going viral. It’s about staying close. It’s built for people who want something quieter, more real, and more intentional.
– No followers
– No influencers
– No bots
– No brands
– No noise
Just your people.
WHAT YOU CAN DO ON FAVS
– Share moments
Updates that only your inner circle can see. No likes, no pressure, no need to perform.
– Set a status
Say what you’re up to or how you feel—“Down to talk,” “Need advice,” or “Let’s hang out.”
– Send a nudge
A one-tap way to let someone know they’re on your mind.
– Post stories
Quick, candid updates that disappear after 24 hours.
– Broadcast messages
Say something once and send it to multiple people. No group chat needed.
– Check FriendMap
See when your friends are nearby or in the same city. Perfect for spontaneous meetups.
– Save celebrated dates
Track birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful milestones so nothing important slips by.
PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
– Your posts only go to the friends you’ve added
– No one can search for you
– No ads, no tracking
– No public profiles
– You’re always in control
WHO FAVS IS FOR
– People who left social media but still want to stay in touch
– Long-distance friends and friend groups in different cities
– People starting a new chapter—college, a move, a new job
– Anyone who values connection without the noise
NOT LIKE OTHER SOCIAL APPS
– Instagram is curated and public. Favs is private and real.
– Snapchat is fast and messy. Favs is simple and calm.
– TikTok is for content. Favs is for connection.
– BeReal is a moment. Favs is the full picture.
– WhatsApp is for chatting. Favs is for keeping up.
ALWAYS EVOLVING
Favs keeps things simple, but always gets better. We add new ways to stay close without making things feel overwhelming. More statuses, more reactions, more ways to connect without the noise.
Because being a good friend shouldn't be hard.
This app is what I wanted from social media since the very beginning—keeping up with friends—without the attention-sucking algorithms. The way it makes money isn’t tied to advertising, which means the business incentives are to offer value through meaningful connection rather than taking your precious time away. Even better, the design and functionality of the app are super good for being at such an early stage. Love the Call Me and Meet Me options, as well as the events feature! Reactions are fun and easy to use. I especially like how the emojis chosen for them are more thoughtful than just thumbs up or down. This app gives you great value with minimal distractions. It puts as little as possible between you and your friends. So glad I found it!
Social Reinvented
matchalabubuu
These days I really try to stay off social media as much as I can. I think many of us underestimate just how much of our connection with friends are stuck on these platforms though. Favs has been my new alternative so I can still see what my friends are up to but without all the ads in one place – highly recommend for anyone wanting to transition off socials.
Needs more Social features
hackerlocal.us
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.
I will never forget another birthday
Sophalula
Ever since graduating college, I’ve made it a priority to invest more in my friendships. This app helps me do exactly that! So grateful for it 🥹I love the feature that reminds me to check in with my friends (I’ve tried to do this manually and it just didn’t work). And I love how it reminds me when my besties’ birthdays are coming up. This app has truly helped me become a better friend 💞
You asked, we listened (and maybe we missed it too). The old app is back.
Version 4.2
The developer, Favs HQ, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Health & Fitness
Location
Contact Info
Contacts
User Content
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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