# WeWash vs Mae

WeWash and Mae both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Mae's written reviews are positive against 32% of WeWash's. Mae also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). WeWash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mae sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. WeWash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for WeWash against 4.0 for Mae. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeWash has 299 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of WeWash's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mae's.

WeWash ships an update every 4 months, Mae fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeWash | Mae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wewash/id1128795787/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WeWash GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128795786) | [Maecenarts UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669197869) |

## What reviewers say

### WeWash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wewash/id1128795787)

Simplify communal laundry with this app. Reserve machines, pay digitally, and get real-time updates on your laundry's status. Say goodbye to coins and waiting times.

**Highlights:** Reserve washing machines and dryers, Virtual waiting queue, Cashless payment via app, Push notifications for laundry status, Transparent cost tracking, In-app help center and customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867)

Experience art and culture with like-minded individuals. Engage in discussions, share perspectives, and connect through curated events and creative workshops. Access exclusive perks and build meaningful relationships within a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Curated art and cultural experiences, Artist-led encounters, Share perspectives and inspirations, Connect with like-minded creatives, Exclusive event perks and discounts, Community events and group chats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $25.00 | per month |
| 3x Monthly Membership | $59.00 | per 3 months |
| 6x Monthly Membership | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| Extra Credits Mae IRL | $14.99 | one-time |
| Extra Credits Medium Mae IRL | $24.99 | one-time |
| Extra Credits Large Mae IRL | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeWash free?

WeWash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mae free?

Mae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeWash or Mae?

Mae is rated higher. WeWash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Mae averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WeWash or Mae have ads?

Mae shows ads; WeWash does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeWash or Mae?

WeWash ships an update every 4 months, and Mae fortnightly. Most recently, WeWash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mae on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*