MeWe Network for iPhone

Ad-free social media app

MeWe is a free social application that offers an ad-free environment for its users. It allows you to share your thoughts, upload videos and pictures, as well as connect with other people without being targeted by advertisements. More than that, it offers data privacy and total control and ownership of your content and data. If you are sick of the ads and security issues of the social networking app you are using, this one is a worthy alternative. 

More than the usual features

At its core, MeWe is basically another Facebook. It has a timeline, a chat feature, groups, and even events. You can also add other users as contacts and see their posts in your newsfeed. All users are also allowed to comment on their contacts' posts. However, what sets this app apart is the fact that it lets you create a special newsfeed, where you can only see the posts of your close friends. With this, you can easily follow them without what they share getting buried from the rest of your contacts’ posts. Of course, you get to keep a newsfeed for all of your contacts. 

Aside from that, the app also lets you interact with other users in groups or forums. This app has thousands of open community forums that are focused on various topics. Whether you are looking for a community that loves classic cars or a group that savors the taste of vegan food, you will find one that is built on things you love. You can even create one if you like. Be warned, though. As the app supports free-speech, it is more likely that you will see vulgar posts on various forums. 

As noted, this app frees users from targeted ads, as well as data tracking. It prioritizes your safety and privacy by allowing you to control your content. There's no facial recognition, as well as no content manipulation that other apps are oft to do. However, there are still other issues that need consideration before you switch—especially if you are a long-time Facebook user. For one, navigation needs some getting used to as it's a bit different. The app has some technical glitches that affect your usage, too. It consistently lags so much that it is basically unusable oftentimes. 

New-generation social app

If you are looking for an alternative to Facebook, then MeWe is worth looking into. The app offers the basic features you often found in social network services with added customization options. It also frees you from ads, spying, tracking, and other safety issues. However, aside from technical issues, the all-too honest—and sometimes vulgar—posts from other users may be a bit of a drawback, especially if you are not used to such things on social media.