# Model Mayhem vs PawStars

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Mayhem | PawStars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-mayhem/id1505433152/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawstars/id6771804350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 3.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internet Brands, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401734351) | [LUCAS MATIAS BARRAL OTERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771804352) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-mayhem/id1505433152)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ModelMayhem VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| ModelMayhem VIP | $99.99 | per year |


### PawStars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawstars/id6771804350)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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