# GalleriesNow vs Mae

The clearest difference is ads: GalleriesNow at none against Mae's shown. GalleriesNow also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Mae's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 54%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GalleriesNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and Mae sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for GalleriesNow against 4.0 for Mae. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of GalleriesNow's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mae's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GalleriesNow | Mae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galleriesnow/id1220878305/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GalleriesNow Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220878304) | [Maecenarts UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669197869) |

## What reviewers say

### GalleriesNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galleriesnow/id1220878305)

Explore the global art scene with daily updates on new exhibitions from leading galleries and museums. Save favorites, plan visits with maps, and experience art in VR. Your personal guide to the art world.

**Highlights:** Daily new exhibitions, Established and emerging artists, Save and share favorites, NearMe and gallery maps, VR exhibition views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $14.95 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $149.00 | per year |


### 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 GalleriesNow free?

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

### Is Mae free?

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

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

GalleriesNow is rated higher. GalleriesNow averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Mae averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GalleriesNow or Mae have ads?

Mae shows ads; GalleriesNow does not.

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

GalleriesNow ships an update fortnightly, and Mae fortnightly. Most recently, GalleriesNow was updated on September 21, 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.*