SocialDiet vs SocialLite
as of November 2026
In short
SocialLite and SocialDiet solve the same problem in a similar way: open social apps inside one app, remove short‑form video, keep messages. SocialLite is available today on iPhone and Android and covers Snapchat. SocialDiet is not released yet, starts on iPhone only, and differs on trial terms and on tracking.
| Feature | SocialDiet | SocialLite |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Coming soon — iPhone (iOS 18+) | Available now — iOS (17+) and AndroidSocialLite on the App Store · sociallite.app |
| Platforms | Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, X, Reddit | Instagram and YouTube named in the listing, “other short form content from other platforms”; the listing’s version notes also mention Reddit, Snap and XSocialLite on the App Store |
| Keeps DMs / single sent video | Yes / yes | Yes / yes (per their listing)SocialLite on the App Store |
| Shields native apps (Screen Time) | Yes, with Post Mode | Yes, with Post Mode (per their version notes)SocialLite on the App Store |
| Trial | 3 days, full access, no card | “A free trial is not guaranteed”sociallite.app/pricing |
| Price (US) | $6.99 / month or $29.99 / year (launch prices, not final) | $9.99 / month or $29.99 / year listed as standard US reference pricessociallite.app/pricing |
| App Store privacy label | Not published yet — we plan no tracking SDKs and no ATT prompt | Lists “Data Used to Track You: Identifiers”SocialLite on the App Store |
SocialLite is a better fit if…
- You are on Android, or you want to use it today.
- You need Snapchat without Spotlight.
- You want a family plan now (their pricing page mentions Family and Parent plans).
SocialDiet is a better fit if…
- You are on iPhone and can wait for launch.
- You want a free trial that does not need a card.
- You want an app that does not track you across other companies’ apps.
Everything in the SocialLite column comes from SocialLite’s own website and App Store listing. Prices depend on country and can change; check their page before deciding.
Sources (as of November 2026)
- SocialLite on the App Store — https://apps.apple.com/us/app/socialliteapp/id6757661674
- sociallite.app — https://sociallite.app/
- sociallite.app/pricing — https://sociallite.app/pricing/