# Mae vs HousingAnywhere

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mae | HousingAnywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mae/id1669197867/reviews) | **[4.8 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housinganywhere/id6738123016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maecenarts UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669197869) | [HousingAnywhere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779485125) |

## 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 |


### HousingAnywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housinganywhere/id6738123016)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*