# Mae vs IDUN Guardian Console

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDUN Guardian Console at none against Mae's 8. IDUN Guardian Console also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mae's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mae sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. IDUN Guardian Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mae ships an update every 3 weeks, IDUN Guardian Console every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mae | IDUN Guardian Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maecenarts UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669197869) | [IDUN Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688360769) |

## What reviewers say

### Mae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $25.00 | per month |
| 3x Monthly Membership | $59.00 | per 3 months |
| 6x Monthly Membership | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| Extra Credits Mae IRL | $14.99 | one-time |
| Extra Credits Medium Mae IRL | $24.99 | one-time |
| Extra Credits Large Mae IRL | $44.99 | one-time |


### IDUN Guardian Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idun-guardian-console/id6449586219)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mae free?

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

### Is IDUN Guardian Console free?

IDUN Guardian Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mae or IDUN Guardian Console have ads?

Mae shows ads; IDUN Guardian Console does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mae or IDUN Guardian Console?

Mae ships an update every 3 weeks, and IDUN Guardian Console every 2 months. Most recently, Mae was updated on October 24, 2026 and IDUN Guardian Console on October 18, 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.*