Mecenas vs Thalio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mecenas
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With the Mecenas application, influencers who have an account registered on the related web platform can login to view the marketplace, their planning, their photographs in the gallery and chat with the label.
Thalio
Identify marine species with AI, explore interactive collections, and learn detailed facts about ocean life. Discover regional species and contribute to conservation efforts. Some advanced features require a subscription.
- AI species recognition
- Interactive marine life collection
- Detailed species profiles
- Regional species exploration
- Conservation contribution
- Gamified upgrades
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Thalio – Dive, Explore and Protect Marine Life Thalio is your personal marine wildlife companion. Whether you are diving, snorkeling, or simply curious about the ocean, Thalio helps you discover, identify, and learn about species in an interactive way. Features: • AI Recognition: Upload a photo to identify fish and other marine species. • Interactive Collection: Browse a growing collection of marine life and mark species as seen to unlock them. • Species Profiles: Access detailed information including habitat, conservation status, and fun facts. • Explore Regions: Discover what species you’re most likely to encounter in popular dive destinations. Thalio combines marine biology with technology to make ocean discovery accessible and engaging. We help suba divers and ocean lovers like you to connect with the sea and contribute to marine conservation. Some features, including Reef Hero, gamified upgrades, and conservation support, require a separate subscription available via in-app purchase. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mecenas at none against Thalio's 5. Mecenas also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Thalio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thalio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Mecenas asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mecenas ships an update every 22 months, Thalio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mecenas | Thalio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BSR Agency | Sergi Laurent |
In-app purchases
Mecenas
No in-app purchases
Thalio
- Reef Hero 1 Week$2.997 Days
- Reef Hero Monthly$3.991 Month
- Early Reef Hero 1 Year$17.991 Year
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- Early Reef Hero 1 Year$21.991 Year
- Reef Hero Yearly$29.991 Year
