Comparison

Frieze vs Velloy

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

Head to head
About

Frieze

Access your VIP pass for international art fairs and a year-round program of members-only events. Explore fair schedules, discover exclusive perks, and navigate venues with mobile floorplans.

Highlights
  • VIP pass access
  • Members-only event program
  • Fair events schedule
  • Exclusive member perks
  • Venue floorplans
  • Gallery and partner information
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This is the official Frieze app for members and invited guests. Easily access your VIP pass to attend Frieze international art fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul – and take part in a year-round programme of members-only events. Make the most of your visit by exploring the fair events programme and any perks exclusive to Frieze members. Discover what galleries, museums, cultural institutions, restaurants and Frieze partners have in store during Frieze Week; and navigate the fair with ease by using the mobile-optimised venue floorplans.

About

Velloy

Unlock exclusive access to secret invitations, curated culture, and privileges beyond ordinary means. This app connects members to extraordinary experiences like private events, luxury travel, and impossible-to-book reservations worldwide.

Highlights
  • Exclusive event invitations
  • Priority hotel and villa bookings
  • Luxury travel access (yachts, jets)
  • Impossible dining reservations
  • Curated lifestyle partner benefits
  • Global membership access
Features
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Access Beyond Ordinary Velloy is the #1 private members’ club for insider access. Your membership unlocks secret invitations, curated culture, and privileges that money alone can’t buy. From exclusive events and impossible-to-book tables, to private villas, five-star hotels, yachts, and private jets — Velloy connects you to the world’s most extraordinary experiences. What You’ll Get: Exclusive Invitations – Private dinners, launches, previews & members-only gatherings. Hotels & Villas – Priority access, upgrades, and curated stays worldwide. Yachts & Jets – Insider connections for luxury travel and experiences. Dining Privileges – Impossible reservations and partner perks. Lifestyle Benefits – From clubs to culture, curated partners handpicked for our members. One App, One Circle – Your membership lives in your pocket for instant global access. Who is Velloy for? Members who want to live life to the fullest. The insiders. The ones who always get invited. Why Join? Velloy isn’t about spending more. It’s about belonging to the circle that money alone can’t buy.

Screenshots

Frieze4 screens
Velloy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velloy at 67% against Frieze's 0%. Velloy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Frieze's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Velloy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. Frieze asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frieze holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Frieze's written reviews are positive against 67% of Velloy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frieze ships an update every 2 weeks, Velloy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Frieze versus Velloy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriezeVelloy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFrieze Publishing Ltd.Velloy Limited

Customer experience

Frieze

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Velloy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Frieze

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Velloy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$30.001 Month
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Frieze free?
Frieze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velloy free?
Velloy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frieze or Velloy?
Frieze is rated higher. Frieze averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Velloy averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Frieze or Velloy have ads?
Velloy shows ads; Frieze does not.
Which is updated more often, Frieze or Velloy?
Frieze ships an update every 2 weeks, and Velloy monthly. Most recently, Frieze was updated on October 8, 2026 and Velloy on October 12, 2026.

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