Unfollio vs FollowBuddy: how they compare in 2026
Both Unfollio and FollowBuddy let you track Instagram unfollowers without giving up your password. They both use Instagram's official data export feature, so neither relies on logging in as you. This post compares the two on features, pricing, and privacy.
Last checked: 2026-05-28. Competitor features and pricing change — we update this page periodically. Pricing claims are taken from the FollowBuddy website on the date above.
TL;DR
Unfollio gives you the safer first answer for free, then positions Pro around long-term follower memory instead of hiding the basic result. FollowBuddy wins on having native iOS and Android apps. If you mainly use a web browser and care about avoiding password-based apps, Unfollio is the better choice today.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Unfollio | FollowBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Requires Instagram password | No | No |
| How it works | Upload data export | Upload data export |
| Unfollower detection | Yes | Yes |
| Non-follower detection | Yes | Yes |
| Basic unfollower answer | Free | Free tier available |
| Follower history | Founding Pro | Pro-gated |
| Free tier usefulness | Safe basic check without a password | Free preview limits how many results are revealed |
| Watchlist | Founding Pro alerts | Yes ("Spy on Key Accounts") |
| Deleted-vs-blocked distinction | Heuristic flags likely deleted separately | Some tools may not distinguish deactivated accounts |
| Pricing | $2.99/mo founding, $3.99/mo later | $4.17/mo billed yearly at $50 (per FollowBuddy site) |
| Platforms | Web | iOS + Android + Web |
Where Unfollio leans ahead
The biggest differentiator is the pricing philosophy. Unfollio keeps the basic unfollower answer free, then charges Pro for long-term memory: full follower history, exact unfollow timelines, watchlist alerts, protected lists, and comparisons between older exports. FollowBuddy's site lists Pro at $4.17/month billed yearly at $50, and its free preview limits how many results are revealed.
Unfollio also includes a heuristic that distinguishes likely-deleted accounts from real unfollows. Many export-based tools don't make this distinction, so a deactivated account can show up as “blocked you” or as a regular unfollow — which is misleading.
Where FollowBuddy wins
FollowBuddy has native iOS and Android apps, which makes the upload flow more convenient on mobile. Unfollio currently works on web.
FollowBuddy also has a “Spy on Key Accounts” feature for monitoring specific Instagram handles. Unfollio's Pro direction is a calmer watchlist and protected-list workflow for people you care about.
Privacy & safety
Both apps use the same privacy-first approach: they read Instagram's official data export (a ZIP file you download from your settings) and never require your Instagram login. Because neither app connects to Instagram's API or makes requests on your behalf, both avoid the main risks associated with password-based unfollower apps. No app can guarantee Instagram outcomes, but export-based tools don't use scraping, bots, or your password.
Unfollio parses the ZIP locally in your browser. We send only the minimum relationship data required for the audit (handle, follower/following usernames, export timestamp, and — if present in your export — pending requests, blocked accounts, and recently-unfollowed lists). The original ZIP never leaves your browser. FollowBuddy also processes exports client-side.
The bottom line
If you want a native mobile app today, FollowBuddy works. If you want a safer web-first checker with a free basic answer and a more conservative approach to flagging deleted vs blocked accounts, Unfollio is the better choice.
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