Comparison

Mae vs HousingAnywhere

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

HousingAnywhere

Find and rent verified apartments, rooms, and houses globally. Securely book your next home abroad with direct landlord communication and a move-in guarantee. Ideal for students, expats, and professionals relocating.

Highlights
  • Verified global rental listings
  • Direct landlord communication
  • 48-hour move-in guarantee
  • Multilingual support
  • Property listing for landlords
  • Rent protection until move-in
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Find & Rent Verified Apartments, Rooms & Houses Looking for a home to rent abroad? HousingAnywhere makes it easy to find, book, and move into your next rental securely and stress-free. Whether you’re a student, expat, or professional, access trusted properties in 150+ cities worldwide. With HousingAnywhere, you can: - Browse thousands of verified rentals in Europe & beyond. - Message landlords directly and finalize your booking. - Get a 48-hour move-in guarantee for peace of mind. Key Features of HousingAnywhere: - Global Listings – Find apartments, rooms, and houses in 150+ cities. - Your first month’s rent is protected until you move in. - Direct Communication – Contact landlords instantly within the app. - Move-in Protection – We guarantee that your rental matches the listing. - Ideal for Expats & Students – Simplify relocation with multilingual support. Why HousingAnywhere? *For Tenants* - Discover apartments, rooms, and houses for rent worldwide. - Book confidently by messaging landlords directly and in any language. - Move in worry-free with a 48-hour Tenant Protection guarantee. - Perfect for students, digital nomads, and professionals relocating abroad. *For Landlords* - List your property & connect with renters worldwide. - Manage and view all rent-related expenses in one place. - Manage bookings easily with an intuitive dashboard. - Communicate with tenants directly for a smooth rental process. Rent Easy, Live Free - Download the HousingAnywhere App! Join over 100,000 users who have found their ideal home with HousingAnywhere. Download the leading app for finding and booking mid to long-term rentals in 150+ cities worldwide, from rooms to apartments and houses.

Screenshots

Mae4 screens
HousingAnywhere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mae at 83% against HousingAnywhere's 0%. HousingAnywhere's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HousingAnywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HousingAnywhere has 242 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Mae's written reviews are positive against 0% of HousingAnywhere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mae ships an update fortnightly, HousingAnywhere every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mae versus HousingAnywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaeHousingAnywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3242 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB54 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMaecenarts UGHousingAnywhere

Customer experience

Mae

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

HousingAnywhere

All ratings242 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mae

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time3
  • Extra Credits Mae IRL$14.99
  • Extra Credits Medium Mae IRL$24.99
  • Extra Credits Large Mae IRL$44.99
None

HousingAnywhere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mae free?
Mae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HousingAnywhere free?
HousingAnywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mae or HousingAnywhere?
HousingAnywhere is rated higher. Mae averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HousingAnywhere averages 4.8 from 242 ratings.
Do Mae or HousingAnywhere have ads?
Mae shows ads; HousingAnywhere does not.
Which is updated more often, Mae or HousingAnywhere?
Mae ships an update fortnightly, and HousingAnywhere every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mae was updated on September 21, 2026 and HousingAnywhere on September 23, 2026.

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