Comparison

Model Mayhem vs PawStars

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Model Mayhem

Connect with a global community of models and photographers. Upload your portfolio, discover casting calls, and apply for modeling jobs. Network with industry professionals and get discovered.

Highlights
  • Upload modeling/photography portfolio
  • Search and apply to casting calls
  • Discover new artists and talent
  • Message friends and contacts
  • Post photos to your feed
Features
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Connect with Model Mayhem members, upload your modeling or photography portfolio, search the latest casting calls, apply to modeling jobs, and see what’s new from models and photographers all over the world. Post photos to your feed that you want to show on your Model Mayhem profile. Some of our features include: 1. Message your friends 2. View/post casting calls 3. Apply to modeling jobs 4. Discover new artists Join our community of over 1 million members to get paid for your work. Follow the work of models and photographers that you admire and aspire to work with. Discover new artists, from new models to agency represented models, commercial photographers, and experienced talent in the modeling industry. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.internetbrands.com/ibterms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.internetbrands.com/privacy/privacy-main/

About

PawStars

Connect with other pet owners, share your pet's moments, and discover pet-friendly places. Find local events, adopt a new friend, and get lost pet alerts.

Highlights
  • Pet profiles
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Interactive pet map
  • Community events
  • Pet adoption listings
  • Lost pet alerts
Features
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PawStars is the social network made for pets and their people. Create a profile for your dog, cat, rabbit — or any pet — share their daily moments, and connect with a community that truly gets it. SHARE & DISCOVER Post photos and videos, give Paws to content you love, and explore a feed full of the most adorable animals around. Follow other pets and watch yours become a star. PET MAP Find everything your pet needs nearby. Vets, pet stores, and pet-friendly bars, cafes and parks — all on one interactive map. Discover places suggested by the community, verified by the PawStars team. COMMUNITY EVENTS Create or join local pet meetups. RSVP, ask the organizer questions, and build real connections with pet lovers near you. ADOPT Browse pets looking for a forever home. Filter by species, breed and location, and connect with shelters and rescuers in your area. LOST PET ALERTS Send instant alerts to nearby PawStars users the moment your pet goes missing. PawStars is free to download and use.

Screenshots

Model Mayhem4 screens
PawStars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PawStars at 5.0 against Model Mayhem's 1.6. PawStars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Model Mayhem's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Model Mayhem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PawStars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PawStars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Mayhem has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, PawStars fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Model Mayhem versus PawStars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel MayhemPawStars
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (76 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInternet Brands, Inc.LUCAS MATIAS BARRAL OTERO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Mayhem

Subscriptions2
  • ModelMayhem VIP$9.991 Month
  • ModelMayhem VIP$99.991 Year
None

PawStars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model Mayhem free?
Model Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PawStars free?
PawStars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Model Mayhem or PawStars?
PawStars is rated higher. Model Mayhem averages 1.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while PawStars averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Model Mayhem or PawStars have ads?
Neither Model Mayhem nor PawStars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model Mayhem or PawStars?
Model Mayhem ships an update every 2 months, and PawStars fortnightly. Most recently, Model Mayhem was updated on November 3, 2026 and PawStars on November 5, 2026.

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