Breeze vs Mae
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breeze
This dating app bypasses traditional chat features, instantly scheduling dates upon matching. It focuses on real-life connections by planning locations and times, offering a commitment-focused approach to meeting new people.
- Instant date scheduling upon matching
- No chat or endless swiping
- Curated daily selection of potential matches
- Date planning and location arrangement
- User screening and verification
- Dates hosted at partner venues with staff supervision
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Breeze is the dating app without a chat function. A match means an instant date - after you match, you share your availability, and we plan the date and arrange the location for you. NO CHATTING, JUST DATING We do things differently. When you match, we'll schedule your first date right away. No endless chatting, no ghosting - just real-life connections. NO ENDLESS SWIPING Every day at 7 PM, we send you a curated selection of people we think you'll like. Unlike other dating apps designed to keep you swiping, Breeze focuses on quality over quantity, helping you get off the app and meet people in real life. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Breeze is free to download with no ads, no data selling, and no premium subscriptions. You only pay when you actually go on a date. DATE SAFELY Breeze is designed with your safety and comfort in mind: - All users are screened and verified. - Dates are hosted at Breeze partner bars, with staff watching out for you. - Ghosters face account freezes. - Daters pay upfront to show commitment. - Contact the Breeze Support team if you need help. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://breeze.social/privacy https://breeze.social/terms-conditions
Mae
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.
- 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
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Mae is a way to experience art together, and speak about it. Each experience begins inside an artist's world. From what is observed, a question emerges for everyone. Then, people sit in a circle and share their perspective. That's where meaningful connections begin. Every week, Mae curates a program of handpicked experiences across art, culture and creativity, designed to inspire and spark meaningful connections. On Mae, you can: Explore a curated agenda of studio visits, gallery nights, workshops, transformational rituals, Symposium and exclusive cultural gatherings. Share your thoughts, inspirations, and creations through Visions, and connect meaningfully with others. Meet like-minded creatives through shared Visions, group chats, community events, and shared experiences. Access exclusive perks, including free or discounts to premium events. Join Mae —Your social art experience Note: Mae is a membership-based platform, with premium users getting access to up to 4 Art-led encounters each month for €30/month. Cancel anytime. By using Mae, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ And our privacy policy: https://www.mae.community/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breeze at none against Mae's 8. Breeze also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (608 vs 3). Mae's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 52%). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mae sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Breeze asks for nothing beyond the download.
Breeze holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breeze has 608 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Breeze's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mae's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Breeze ships an update weekly, Mae every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breeze | Mae |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (608 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 608 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Breeze Social B.V. | Maecenarts UG |
Customer experience
Breeze
Mae
Bugs and requests
Breeze
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification code not being sent
- App crashing or not loading properly
- Profiles not being approved or displayed correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to choose date locations
- Implement more flexible cancellation policy
- Provide option to chat before date
- Add more filters for dealbreakers (e.g., kids, smoking)
- Improve verification process
Mae
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Breeze
No in-app purchases
Mae
- Weekly Membership7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$25.001 Month
- 3x Monthly Membership7 Days trial$59.003 Months
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- 6x Monthly Membership7 Days trial$69.996 Months
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Extra Credits Mae IRL$14.99
- Extra Credits Medium Mae IRL$24.99
- Extra Credits Large Mae IRL$44.99









