# Mad Collab vs PhilaFun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhilaFun at none against Mad Collab's 1. Mad Collab's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mad Collab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. PhilaFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mad Collab against 5.0 for PhilaFun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mad Collab has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mad Collab ships an update every 10 months, PhilaFun every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mad Collab | PhilaFun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-collab/id1514373609/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philafun/id6448131825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Diamond Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514373608) | [KITCHANG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683599135) |

## What reviewers say

### Mad Collab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-collab/id1514373609)

Connect with local artists and creators to collaborate on projects. Discover painters, musicians, models, and more in your area. The app facilitates creative partnerships for events like fashion shows, art galleries, and concerts.

**Highlights:** Discover local artists, Collaborate on creative projects, Swipe-based profile browsing, Talent-focused profiles, Location-based artist search, Premium membership for travel features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### PhilaFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philafun/id6448131825)

This social networking app allows users to "give" through engagement like likes, shares, and comments, in addition to donations. It recognizes charities, featured funders, and philanthropists, enabling users to participate in philanthropy at their own pace.

**Highlights:** Engagement-based giving (likes, shares, comments), Donation options, Charity recognition, Funder and philanthropist recognition, Philanthropy at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mad Collab free?

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

### Is PhilaFun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mad Collab or PhilaFun?

Mad Collab and PhilaFun are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Mad Collab or PhilaFun have ads?

Neither Mad Collab nor PhilaFun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mad Collab or PhilaFun?

Mad Collab ships an update every 10 months, and PhilaFun every 5 months. Most recently, Mad Collab was updated on October 8, 2026 and PhilaFun on October 24, 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.*