Comparison

Spready vs Maven

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

Head to head
About

Spready

Consolidate all your streaming service catalogs into a single application. Discover new shows and movies with personalized recommendations from friends and insights into Oscar nominations.

Highlights
  • Consolidated streaming catalogs
  • Friend recommendations
  • Oscar nomination insights
  • Personalized TV watching experience
  • Discover new content
Features
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All your streaming catalogs in one app A better way to watch TV, with recommendations from friends, Oscar nominations and a whole new experience.

About

Maven

This social network focuses on connecting users through shared interests and genuine passions, rather than follower counts. It fosters meaningful interactions and amplifies ideas in an environment free from popularity contests.

Highlights
  • Connect through shared interests
  • Genuine passion-based connections
  • No follower count pressure
  • Amplify ideas, not popularity
  • Organic community building
  • Serendipitous connection discovery
Features
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Introducing Maven: The Social Network Revolution. We're not just a platform; we're a paradigm shift in social networking. At Maven, we believe in connecting people through genuine interests, diverging from the standard practice of pursuing followers. We've crafted an environment where individuals follow, share, and engage based on shared passions, forging meaningful connections that transcend the follower-focused landscape. Our concept is simple yet powerful: interests, not influencers. Maven is built upon the belief that people's connections should revolve around their genuine passions and ideas rather than follower counts. This unique approach offers our users a borderless social experience. Here, connections are formed organically, centered around what matters most to you - your interests. Experience a network free from the shackles of follower culture. Maven thrives on the absence of pressure to accumulate followers, making genuine connections easier. Within our platform, building a community isn't about amassing followers but rather connecting with like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. On Maven, it's about amplifying ideas, not popularity. We've cultivated an environment where every thought holds significance, devoid of the stifling competition inherent in follower-based networks. Our system ensures that every valuable idea receives equal exposure, fostering an environment free from the influence of likes, clickbait, or dominance by a select few. Discover a serendipity network built on shared ideas, not followers, not influencers. Engage in lively discussions, discover new passions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts without the pressure of follower counts. Experience a social network revolution that celebrates and prioritizes the diverse interests and perspectives of its users. Maven: Where serendipitous connections unfold, where interests shape your network, and where connections are truly meaningful.

Screenshots

Spready4 screens
Maven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spready at 100% against Maven's 44%. Spready also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Maven's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maven holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maven has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Spready's written reviews are positive against 44% of Maven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spready ships an update fortnightly, Maven every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spready versus Maven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpreadyMaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings)3.7 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB36 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSimplestudioMavn, Co.

Customer experience

Spready

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Maven

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Spready

No in-app purchases

None

Maven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spready free?
Spready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maven free?
Maven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spready or Maven?
Maven is rated higher. Spready averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Maven averages 3.7 from 21 ratings.
Do Spready or Maven have ads?
Maven shows ads; Spready does not.
Which is updated more often, Spready or Maven?
Spready ships an update fortnightly, and Maven every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spready was updated on October 24, 2026 and Maven on October 7, 2026.

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