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Friendly Social Browser

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Free plan macOSiOSAndroid
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Spec score 8.4 #9 of 31 in Mobile Browser Software

What it is

Friendly Social Browser puts several social accounts inside one browser app, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snap and TikTok. Each network runs in a dedicated web container, while a privacy shield blocks content trackers, click trackers and social media ads. Its ad blocker filters in-feed and in-video ads across listed social services and YouTube. Feed controls can sort by most recent and filter or highlight posts by keywords. Users can download or repost photos and videos, with a player supporting background playback, speed adjustment and Picture-in-Picture. iOS account protection includes Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode; Android offers PIN or fingerprint locking. Android also lists dark themes, AMOLED mode and notification quiet hours. The app runs on iOS, Android and macOS. It has a free plan at free; Friendly Plus is $1.99, paid once.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Friendly Social Browser combines access to social accounts in one browser app and says it is designed to help users control their data and privacy.Read 8 Oct 2026 · friendly.io
Platforms
The maker's website links to App Store, Google Play and Mac App Store downloads for Friendly Social Browser.Read 8 Oct 2026 · friendly.io
Privacy
The app listing says each social network runs in a dedicated web container and describes a privacy shield that blocks content trackers, click trackers and social media ads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
Friendly says users can send feedback from app settings, and the Google Play listing provides [email protected] for support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · friendly.io
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · friendly.io
Account protection
The iOS listing says users can protect accounts with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode; the Android listing mentions PIN or fingerprint lock.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Ad blocking
Friendly says its built-in ad blocker filters in-feed and in-video ads across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Android features
Google Play describes keyword filters for hiding or highlighting posts and users, plus dark themes, AMOLED mode and notification quiet hours.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Company history
Friendly says it has been creating social apps since 2006 and is a small team working remotely from California and Texas.Read 8 Oct 2026 · friendly.io
Developer
The Google Play listing says Friendly Social Browser is built by Sensor Tower.Read 8 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Feed controls
The app listing says users can order feeds by most recent and filter or highlight posts by keywords.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Media tools
Friendly says users can download or repost photos and videos, and its advanced media player supports background playback, speed adjustment and Picture-in-Picture.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Social networks
The app listing names Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snap and TikTok among the supported social accounts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Third-party relationship
The app listing says Friendly is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snap or any social site.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Friendly Social Browser is listed as Free · In-App Purchases Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Friendly Plus $1.99, paid once In-app purchase; billing term not stated Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines multiple social accounts in one app
  • Dedicated containers and privacy shield
  • Feed sorting and keyword controls
  • Background playback and Picture-in-Picture
  • Free plan available

Limits

  • Friendly Plus costs $1.99, paid once
  • Features differ between Android and iOS
  • Not affiliated with listed social networks

Who it suits

It suits people who manage several social accounts and want feed filters, ad blocking and account locks in one app. It also fits users on iOS, Android or macOS who want media playback and downloading tools.

Verdict

Friendly Social Browser centralizes supported social accounts with feed controls, ad blocking and privacy features. Its free plan covers the core listing, while Friendly Plus is an in-app purchase.

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