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Let’s be honest: social media can be a bit overwhelming. The doom-scrolling, the constant cycle of content—it’s easy to get lost in it all.
I’m just as hooked as the next guy. You think you’re opening Instagram for a 30 second break, and next thing you know, you've watched 14 cooking videos, have decided to revamp your entire wardrobe, and you’ve watched 12 minutes of standup comedy – all the while missing updates from your actual friends. By the time I put my phone down, I’m left with a strange sense of exhaustion – and not just in my thumbs from the endless scrolling.
I was curious to stumble upon Favs, an app that’s described as a “safe space” and designed specifically “for close friends.” Could it be? I tried out the app, which is a bit like Instagram and Snapchat's love child, minus all the noise, the FOMO, and the overly staged content to find out.
So, What Can I Do On Favs?
Share Life Update
Favs is all about sharing what’s really going on in your life, whether that’s a random Sunday hike or just venting about your work week. The posts are real updates about how you're feeling, what you're doing, or what you're planning—the stuff that actually matters. What’s even better? You’re only connected to people in your phone book. It’s just you and the people you actually care about.
Make Plans, Not Just Posts
Favs has a built-in way to remind you about upcoming events (birthdays, concerts, brunches), so you’ll never miss a chance to actually hang out. The app lets you share what's coming up. Plus, when you're planning something, it doesn’t feel like a stressful chore to coordinate. The app does the heavy lifting by syncing everyone’s availability. You can easily see when your friends are free! This feature has been seriously game changing for me and my friends.
Spontaneously Connect
Favs lets you share your real-time availability for spontaneous catch-ups. If you’re free and you want to chat, let your circle know. You can share when you're free to meet in person or just hop on a quick phone call. No pressure. No awkward scheduling. Just real connection with real people, right when it feels right.
Why This App Is On My Phone To Stay
Favs really puts human connection at the center of the experience, and that’s what makes it so refreshing. After hearing so much about it, I was excited to dive in myself. The first thing I noticed was how user-friendly it is—there’s no complicated setup or settings to figure out, making it super easy to set up and get friends to join.
But what truly sets Favs apart for me is the focus on privacy. There’s no public feed, so only the people in my friend group can see my posts—no random strangers or acquaintances I haven’t seen in ten years. No random follow requests slipping through the cracks—if you're not in my contacts, you're not in my feed. It creates a secure, intimate space to share what’s really going on in my life.
If you’ve ever felt drained or overwhelmed by social media, Favs is the perfect antidote. There’s no endless scrolling, no pressure to keep up with everyone’s highlight reels. It’s designed to help you focus on what really matters: your friendships and your mental well-being. Most importantly, it brings you closer to the people who actually matter. Forget about the chaos of endless scrolling apps—Favs is a much-needed reset.
