Casuarina vs Mae
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Casuarina
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Casuarina Thrift, is a secondhand marketplace app; created to promote circular living, through the buying and reselling of fashion and lifestyle items. Currently, the app is only available in Barbados. Our aim is to reduce water and ocean pollution in the Caribbean through action and education. We want our customers to be conscious so that they are intentional when they shop for the items that make them...them.
Mae
Experience art and culture with like-minded individuals. Engage in discussions, share perspectives, and connect through curated events and creative workshops. Access exclusive perks and build meaningful relationships within a vibrant community.
- Curated art and cultural experiences
- Artist-led encounters
- Share perspectives and inspirations
- Connect with like-minded creatives
- Exclusive event perks and discounts
- Community events and group chats
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Mae is a way to experience art together, and speak about it. Each experience begins inside an artist's world. From what is observed, a question emerges for everyone. Then, people sit in a circle and share their perspective. That's where meaningful connections begin. Every week, Mae curates a program of handpicked experiences across art, culture and creativity, designed to inspire and spark meaningful connections. On Mae, you can: Explore a curated agenda of studio visits, gallery nights, workshops, transformational rituals, Symposium and exclusive cultural gatherings. Share your thoughts, inspirations, and creations through Visions, and connect meaningfully with others. Meet like-minded creatives through shared Visions, group chats, community events, and shared experiences. Access exclusive perks, including free or discounts to premium events. Join Mae —Your social art experience Note: Mae is a membership-based platform, with premium users getting access to up to 5 Art-led encounters each month for €40/month. Cancel anytime. By using Mae, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ And our privacy policy: https://www.mae.community/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Casuarina at none against Mae's 8. Casuarina also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Mae sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Casuarina asks for nothing beyond the download.
Casuarina ships an update every 2 days, Mae every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Casuarina | Mae |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shaquille Hinds | Maecenarts UG |
In-app purchases
Casuarina
No in-app purchases
Mae
- Weekly Membership7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$25.001 Month
- 3x Monthly Membership7 Days trial$59.003 Months
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- 6x Monthly Membership7 Days trial$69.996 Months
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Extra Credits Mae IRL$14.99
- Extra Credits Medium Mae IRL$24.99
- Extra Credits Large Mae IRL$44.99









