# Maisonette vs babe.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maisonette at none against babe.'s 4. Maisonette also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). babe.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. babe. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Maisonette asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Maisonette against 5.0 for babe.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maisonette has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Maisonette ships an update every 11 days, babe. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maisonette | babe. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maisonette/id1607354539/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maisonette Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591215234) | [babe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840400212) |

## What reviewers say

### Maisonette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maisonette/id1607354539)

Shop for baby and kids' clothing and accessories with early access to new collections and exclusive offers. Enjoy a streamlined shopping experience with quick browsing and secure checkout.

**Highlights:** Early access to collection launches, Exclusive special offers, Seamless shopping experience, Easy browsing of new arrivals, Secure and fast checkout, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent shopping experience
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Offers great discounts
- 👍 High-quality products

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Advertised discounts not provided
- ❌ App issues and unreliable customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Discount codes not working as promised

**Requested features**

- Improve app functionality and reliability
- Honor advertised discounts and promotions


### babe.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babe/id6752651774)

This platform connects women with trusted, on-demand services for fertility support, pregnancy care, childcare, and senior caregiving. It aims to prioritize women's well-being and empowerment through accessible support.

**Highlights:** Fertility support (egg freezing, IVF), Pregnancy & postpartum self-care, Childcare sourcing, Senior caregiving, On-demand services, Women's empowerment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Months Free** Offer | $22.99 | per month |
| Standard** | $22.99 | per month |
| Babe Monthly Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| Waived Background Check Fee* Offer | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maisonette free?

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

### Is babe. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maisonette or babe.?

babe. is rated higher. Maisonette averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while babe. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Maisonette or babe. have ads?

Maisonette shows ads; babe. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maisonette or babe.?

Maisonette ships an update every 11 days, and babe. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Maisonette was updated on November 7, 2026 and babe. on October 30, 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.*