# Maven vs Karmalist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Karmalist at 100% against Maven's 44%. Karmalist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Maven's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Karmalist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Maven's written reviews are positive against 100% of Karmalist's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maven | Karmalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maven-the-serendipity-network/id6449607929/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karmalist/id6475498009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavn, Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667912754) | [Woodenshark LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236101386) |

## What reviewers say

### Maven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maven-the-serendipity-network/id6449607929)

This social network focuses on connecting users through shared interests and genuine passions, rather than follower counts. It fosters meaningful interactions and amplifies ideas in an environment free from popularity contests.

**Highlights:** Connect through shared interests, Genuine passion-based connections, No follower count pressure, Amplify ideas, not popularity, Organic community building, Serendipitous connection discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Karmalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karmalist/id6475498009)

This app turns your contact list into a social community for personal growth. Share and receive honest feedback on personal traits to understand your social standing and foster authentic connections.

**Highlights:** Karma ratings on personal traits, Insights into social standing, Genuine feedback from friends, Personal development tracking, Authentic connection building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maven free?

Maven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Karmalist free?

Karmalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Maven or Karmalist?

Karmalist is rated higher. Maven averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Karmalist averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Maven or Karmalist have ads?

Maven shows ads; Karmalist does not.

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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.*