Favs: Private Social Network
Keep your close friends close
Free
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.
more You asked, we listened (and maybe we missed it too). The old app is back.
4.2 01/07/2025
Struggling to find the perfect caption? Our new Caption Suggestion tool makes it effortless. Whether you're posting a photo, adding an upcoming trip, or checking into a nearby restaurant, we've got you covered.
How it works:
- Just upload a photo or add a trip/location, and we'll suggest a caption that fits the vibe.
- Need a different tone? Shuffle through multiple options.
- Works for any mood—funny, thoughtful, nostalgic, or simple.
Say more with less effort. Try it now!
4.1.0 20/03/2025
Big changes front and back:
- Map-first interface: See where friends are, and what they're up to.
- Upcoming trips: Learn who's traveling where in the future.
- Photos without pressure: All posts archive after seven days.
4.0 13/03/2025
Bug fixes and improvements
3.4.1 04/03/2025
Introducing Broadcast Messaging. Type a message once and send it to as many friends as you want.
Your Profile, Map View, Upcoming, and Settings can now easily be accessed from the menu in the top right corner.
Bonus: New photo dump shortcut. Add photos from your day or week easier than ever before.
Add photos from your day or week easier than ever before.
3.4.0 29/01/2025
Bug fixes and minor improvements
3.3.2 24/01/2025
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
3.3.1 17/01/2025
In another move to make Favs your all-in-one for sharing thoughts and plans with your favorite people, you can now share links on your timeline.
Whether it's a YouTube video, Instagram post, or LinkedIn article – Favs is the best place to aggregate what you're making on different platforms.
On Instagram - it's about being successful or happy.
On LinkedIn - it's about being professional or smart.
On X - it's about being clever or funny.
On TikTok - it's about witty or talented.
On Favs - it's about being you.
3.3.0 15/01/2025
Fixed nudge unlock state after education completion
3.2.2 10/01/2025
Bug fixes and minor improvements
3.2.1 10/01/2025
Happy New Year to all our true favs. We've got some good updates for you in this one:
– Introducing Stories: You can now post photos that automatically disappear after 24 hours. So, keep those posts authentic!
– Updated Streaks: Based on popular demand, streaks are now daily instead of weekly. Sounds like you wanna see how good of a friend you are more consistently.
– New Shareables: Tap on your streak or nudge number to share your score with friends not on Favs.
3.2.0 03/01/2025
Happy Holidays! This update has bug fixes and performance improvements.
Just a little reminder: life’s better with your Favs. Stay close, share your Moments, and let’s make the new few days extra special.
3.1.1 24/12/2024
We've got a fun update for you today:
• Introducing FavsFlow: Open the app every week to maintain your streak.
• Reaction Score: See (and show off) how many reactions you've sent since joining Favs, and see how it stacks up against friends.
• New and improved Add Friends screen. Use iMessage, WhatsApp Message, or any other recent app to spread the word about favs.
3.1.0 19/12/2024
What’s New in Favs
- You can't doom scroll if it’s just your friends. Check out our new FriendsFeed—a feed of all your friends’ updates in one place.
- We did the same thing for birthdays and plans. Everything coming up is now shown on the revamped Upcoming page.
- Don’t worry, you can still send those fun emoji and selfie reactions by opening a friends' profile
- You can also now draft a message once and send it to whoever you want from your list. Time = saved. Friendships = stronger than ever.
Update now and enjoy the latest in Favs!
3.0.0 17/12/2024
We’ve made some exciting updates to keep you connected with your real friends:
• Onboarding To-Do List: Getting started just got easier! Complete simple steps to connect with friends, set up statuses, and explore all that Favs has to offer.
• Birthday Reminders: Never miss the moment! Get notified 7 days and 12 hours before your friends' birthdays to plan the perfect celebration.
As always, we’ve made performance improvements to keep things running smoothly.
BTW, we're also starting to write a lot more about our journey. Feel free to read our blog here favshq.substack.com
2.3.0 06/12/2024
Your Finsta is dead. Welcome to Favs.
Here's what's new in this version:
– Share Away: You can now create beautiful shareable assets to use outside of Favs. Share any status, photo, post or event via Instagram, iMessage, WhatsApp or wherever you want to let people know what you're posting on Favs. Be sure to find and tag us on Instagram at @favstime when you post!
– Learn As You Go: Added helpful tooltips around the app to make things easier.
– Smoothed Out Bugs: Fixed the App Store review popup. Thanks for wanting to give us ratings!
– No More Hangout Hangover: You can now end your Hangouts, without them staying live forever.
2.2.0 26/11/2024
Favs is the best app for your photos, plans and feelings.
Here’s what’s new in this version:
- Share more moments with your favs: You can now take photos directly in-app
- More visuals notifications: Notifications now have photos of your favs and their posts
- New badge for unseen notifications, so you never miss a beat.
Don’t forget, we have a Home Screen and Lock Screen widget. Hold down either screen on your iPhone to add the Favs shortcut.
It’s never been faster to share what’s on your mind with your favorite people.
2.1.2 14/11/2024
Howdy doody friends,
This update has a bunch of small quirks others may call "bug fixes and improvements" - but, you know, it's in our DNA, so we like to express ourselves a little more.
What's new:
– You can now update your username. Head to your profile to make the change.
– You can now send friend requests to friends of friends. But as always, only add your favs.
– Contacts that recently joined will now appear in the Today section for the first week.
– Status/posts can now have URL/weblinks.
Bonus: Don't forget, we send out a daily text at 8am of whose birthday it is. Make sure your push notifications are on!
2.1.1 10/11/2024
Our Reaction Bar just got even better! Now, you can snap a pic or make a GIF straight from your camera.
To create a custom reaction, tap + on the Reaction Bar, then tap for a photo or hold for a GIF.
Also, we brought in popular suggestions of what to say after tapping Call me or Meet me.
Special thank you to Janine for the recommendation via LinkedIn about the "Pep talk" one. We wanted to highlight this because Favs is for your real friends, and a place to keep it real. It's not all about sunshines and rainbows. Sometimes you just want to say it like it is and let your friends be there for you.
2.1.0 31/10/2024
We had a little hiccup during onboarding where you could only invite friends by giving us access to your whole contact list—oops! Good news: it’s all fixed now! You can invite friends however you like.
2.0.1 23/10/2024
We’re excited to introduce the biggest update yet for Favs.
What's new in this version
- Reactions: For those times you don't have much to say, but just want to share the love, show someone you miss them, or hype a friend up on their birthday.
- Widgets: Whether you want to add a shortcut to post on your lock screen or home screen, keeping your friends in the loop is now just a tap away.
All this, in addition to already being safe-space for your close friends, to share how you're feeling, what's on your mind, and what you've been up to – Favs is the best app for your real friends. No ads, no brands, no influencers.
Thanks for checking it out, and we can't wait to help you stay close to the people who matter.
2.0.0 16/10/2024
We’ve been busy tweaking things under the hood to give you a faster, smoother experience—because we know you’ve got better things to do than wait for an app to load. You're welcome.
1.7.0 11/10/2024
Favs is the fastest way to see what your friends are up to. Share what’s on your mind or when you’re free, and get updates from just people you care about.
What’s new in this version:
– Simplified home screen: focus on what matters most
– Smart statuses: auto-creation of statuses based on events and location
Bonus:
Tap the Favs logo on home to shortcut to the Settings page
1.6.0 13/09/2024
Wishing someone ‘Happy Birthday’ isn’t the end of a conversation. It’s the start of one. And we’re proud we’ve helped thousands of people have more conversations - and we’re just getting started.
What’s new in this version:
– You can now import events to Favs from your phones calendar. Keeping your friends updated has never been easier.
– Additionally, you can also export events from Favs to your phones calendar.
Don’t forget to rate us in the App Store. It helps more people find and enjoy Favs.
1.5.0 25/08/2024
We believe social media should be meaningful, not mindless. Favs is the app where 50 friends feel like a 1000 because they actually matter.
In this version, we've tightened a lot of screws and added some delightful features.
– Status Updates: Inspired by the original away message of AOL, you can now leave a status (note) on your profile. In doing so, you can also invite friends to call or meet you in person. This is just another way we ensure you never feel alone.
– Polls are now called Questions given how many people wanted to send open-ended questions. Love seeing how passionate people are about getting advice from friends.
– We've added Star Signs to friends profiles. Want to add a different type of sign too? Let us know!
– You can now send Group messages to your pods.
– Last but not least, we've added a Guide to help you get familiar with our colors and badges. Open your profile and tap settings to find it.
Thanks for giving us a shot! If you're enjoying your experience, consider leaving us a review of your favorite part of the app - it helps us a lot. If you're really loving the Favs experience, you may want to become a Favs Insider. Email us at founders@favshq.com to learn more!
1.4.0 16/08/2024
You asked, we listened (and maybe we missed it too). The old app is back.
more Version 4.2 01/07/2025
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