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Friendly Social Browser

A social media browser that allows users to access multiple platforms in one app, blockads

by Friendly, Inc.

iPhone · iPad · Android

Active Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Quick verdict

What it is
Friendly Social Browser is a social media browser that allows users to access multiple social media platforms in one app, block ads, and download videos. It also provides features such as keyword filtering, customizable feed, and privacy protection.
Best for
  • someone who uses multiple social media platforms
  • someone who wants to block ads on social media
At a glance
  • Free (App Store) · Free (Google Play)
  • In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Family Sharing Yes Unknown App Store Store published
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

22 store screenshots

Friendly Social Browser ipad screenshot 1
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Friendly Social Browser ipad screenshot 3
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7 store screenshots

Friendly Social Browser android screenshot 1
Friendly Social Browser android screenshot 2
Friendly Social Browser android screenshot 3
Friendly Social Browser android screenshot 4

Pricing & paywalls

  • Amazing tip — $8.99
  • Friendly Plus — $1.99
  • Generous tip — $4.99
  • Nice tip — $0.99
  • Free to download

Ratings & reviews

4.6 84321 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Good replacement for Facebook's app

    Update: I don’t know how many years I’ve been using this but it just keeps getting better. Not only that, but I filed a bug report last night, and within hours had a response. And less than 24 hours later, it is already fixed. Spend the two bucks to get the pro version or to upgrade this version. It's worth the cost. I switched to this app because of how bloated Facebook's app had become, both in size and features. So far, I am pleased. There are some issues with the app but there have been two bug fix releases since I started using it two weeks ago, and the app continues to get better. While I have some concerns with the effects of ad blockers on the information economy, I very much appreciate the ad blocker in the app. Especially when visiting sites that use ads in an abusive manner.

    BoGMoHRI · 30 Aug 2026

  2. 2/5OK for Facebook, BAD for Instagram

    This app is a fine substitute if you just want to get Facebook off your phone, but it definitely has its flaws. There's no way to upload photos into people's comment sections. I always have to go to Facebook's mobile site and do it there. There is also no way to upload video from your phone to Facebook, I'm not sure if they'll be able to fix that, but it would be nice. The ads can be a little annoying but it's what you'd expect. If you are planning on also using this for Instagram, forget about it. Just keep the instagram app because the Friendly version is terrible. While the photo filters do work, the editing tools do not show up at all- it's just a blank empty space where they should be. I've updated this app several times and it's never been fixed, I think they only care about the Facebook portion of it. There is also NO way to receive direct messages from Instagram- I just found out today that people had been messaging me months ago and I never knew about it. Twitter seems to work fine on here, I haven't noticed any problems, but I also don't use it as much. The app periodically cleans itself which is good, and while it's nice to have everything in one place, just keep in mind that their main focus is Facebook so if you have other social media you might be better off keeping the original apps for those.

    Dusk82784 · 30 Aug 2026

  3. 1/5Was a great 8 years until now

    I loved the Friendly App. I’ve used it exclusively since it first came out, way back in 2010 or 2011. I told everyone about it. I tried the official Facebook app many times but I always delete it and returned to Friendly. I liked that the news feed stayed on Most Recent and it was easy to navigate. I like that I can personalize it by color and add other social media accounts. But this most recent update is awful. I used to be able to click a link and it would take me to Safari. Now, it doesn’t take me to Safari- I have to copy the link, exit Friendly, then go to Safari and paste and go. Trying to go back to the news feed after going to someone’s post and thread doesn’t always go back to the news feed, or it takes me so far such as back to the top of the feed. After checking notifications, I get stuck there and can’t get back to the newsfeed. There are just so many things wrong with this and I’m so disappointed. There’s a saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I definitely will not be downloading the official Facebook app, and I’m ready to delete this one. It was a nice run, but your updated look is not better than before.

    Jaleki · 30 Aug 2026

  4. 4/5Good app!

    So far, I really like having Friendly. Mainly, I they allow me to use the Facebook newsfeed and the messenger all in one app, and it doesn’t take up as much space. It’s been kinda screwy lately, but there was just an update promising to fix a bunch of bugs, so we’ll see how that improves. The only thing I would love to see added is the calling feature. I live somewhere that makes it hard for people to call me on regular phone service, so some people use the messenger or WhatsApp. None of my friends from outside of my area have WhatsApp though, so it makes it a little less helpful. Everyone seems to have FB messenger though, because they’re FORCED to. I have both this app and the original Facebook app on my phone still, because there are a couple of things that I have found hard to do on friendly and I have had to go to the other one to do. But other than those small annoyances, and the lack of a calling feature, I really like this app. Thank you!

    EOD wifey · 30 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5Please respond →Desperately needs a FWD ⏭ button/function

    Can you please add a “Forward” ❯ button or swiping function? Currently you only have a ❮ back button that appears when browsing. And also only the go backwards swiping works but not the swiping forward. As you know every browser has both a ❮go backwards function and a ❯ go forward one. If your app already has this ability please let me know how it works. Thank you so much! - JR ------- My Last REVIEW------- There's no debating that this App is hands down a lot better option for smartphone users. Instead of handing over most of ones cellphone privacy by using the official Facebook and FB Messenger iOS apps. I've been using this app for nearly 3 years. And I want to thank the developers who consistently work extremely hard to keep the app at optimal performance. The only bug that I continue to have for as long as I can remember now is when it comes to clicking on the notification that someone has accepted my friendship. Once I click on this area it doesn't show how these new friendship additions are. But instead it says there no new friendships. However later when I go on from my laptop I see that I truly did have some new friends added. Can you please address this issue asap? Thank you again!

    HeavyiClouds · 30 Aug 2026

3.6 69895 ratings · Google Play

No store reviews collected for Google Play · US

Privacy & accessibility

Privacy

  • Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
  • Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

Accessibility

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Privacy

  • Data collected — App functionality, Analytics — Personal info — User IDs Developer declared
  • Data collected — App functionality, Analytics — Web browsing — Web browsing history Developer declared
  • Data shared — Analytics — App activity — App interactions Developer declared
  • Data shared — Analytics — App info and performance — Crash logs Developer declared
  • Security practices — Your data is transferred over a secure connection — Data is encrypted in transit Developer declared
  • Security practices — The developer provides a way for you to request that your data be deleted — You can request that data be deleted Developer declared

Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

  • 8.9.32

    New: Add you favorite AI assistants. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.33

    Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.34

    Better support for iPad. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.35

    Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.36

    Fix issues with colors and layout in the account selector screen. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.37

    Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.38

    Fix issue with facebook bottom tab bar not visible for some users. Fix issue with facebook adblocker. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.39

    Fix random crashes while browsing on facebook. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.40

    Improved performances when browsing on facebook. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.41

    Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.42

    Added support for @threads (Meta) Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.43

    New: Block Suggested Posts on Facebook Improved: Facebook AdBlocker Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.44

    Fixed: Issues with Twitter / X browsing. New: Improved account selector screen with added search / filter / navigation field. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.45

    Fixed: Issues with Twitter Ad-Blocker. Fixed: Widgets background color and layout issues on iOS17. Improved passcode screen. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.46

    - Fixed: Issues IG and FB medias player. - Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.47

    Fixed: Issues with X/Twitter adblocker. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.48

    Fixed: Issues with IG Ad blocker. Friendly Club screen. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.49

    Fixed: Issues with X/Twitter. Fixed: Display issues on iPad. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.50

    New feature: Start Pages (per social network bookmarks). Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.51

    New: Easily re-order and remove your Start Pages (per social network bookmarks). Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.52

    Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.53

    Improved FB and IG browsing. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.54

    Added support for BlueSky (bsky.app) Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.55

    Fixed recurring crash. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.9.56 · 21 May 2025

    Fixed IG session stability Fixed IG video stories issue Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • 8.6.0 · 28 Jul 2026

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Last verified
30 Aug 2026
Sources
App Store, Google Play

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