Comparison

MAXION vs Aurelian

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

Head to head
About

MAXION

This private dating network is designed for ambitious expats seeking real-life connections over endless swiping. It facilitates curated, in-person dates for professionals and high performers, prioritizing action and face-to-face chemistry. The app focuses on quality introductions and a selective membership process.

Highlights
  • Curated in-person dates
  • Selective membership process
  • Verified expat profiles
  • Date planning and booking
  • Post-date feedback system
Features
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MAXION is the membership where dates actually happen. Browse dates. Choose one. Show up. No swiping, no chatting. Browse real dates this week - a Friday dinner, a Sunday walk, an ice bath at sunrise - pick one, show up. We handle the logistics, you bring yourself. Built by a matchmaker with nearly a decade of experience matching the world's 1%. Everyone on MAXION has been vetted in and is putting themselves forward. Just real people, real intent, real dates. Apply for access. 'Date drops' every Sunday. Membership Details: Subscription auto-renews unless canceled. Terms & Conditions: https://www.themaxion.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy & EULA: https://www.themaxion.com/privacy-policy Support: support@themaxion.com

About

Aurelian

Features
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Aurelian is a quiet daily companion for practicing Stoic philosophy — one quote, one practice, and one line of reflection at a time. TODAY Start each day with a rotating quote from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, or Seneca (sourced from verified public-domain translations), a suggested practice for the day, and a one-line journal entry to build your streak. PRACTICE Five guided Stoic techniques you can return to any time: Morning Intention, Evening Review, the Dichotomy of Control, Negative Visualization, and the View From Above. Each comes with a short guide and a reflection prompt. LEARN An original 8-day introductory course covering the core ideas of Stoicism, a glossary of key concepts (Logos, Apatheia, Memento Mori, and more), and short biographies of the three philosophers. ME Track your streak, browse your private journal history, and back up or restore your data as a local file — your reflections never leave your device. Aurelian has no account, no server, and no in-app purchases. Everything is stored locally, and the app is supported by ads.

Screenshots

MAXION4 screens
Aurelian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurelian at none against MAXION's 12. MAXION's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MAXION sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 7 days. Aurelian asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MAXION versus Aurelian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAXIONAurelian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaxionjeongeun lee

Bugs and requests

MAXION

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Login functionality not working
  • Black screen after payment
  • Registration process stuck at step 7
  • Passport/ID scanning feature malfunction
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  • Slow loading times
  • App freezing and unresponsive
  • Account access denied after payment
  • Pending verification status for months
  • Payment processing failures
  • Users blocked after leaving negative reviews

Requested features

9 requests
  • Messaging/chat functionality before dates
  • Advanced filtering by nationality, age, religion
  • More than 3 daily matches
  • Location-based matching
  • Profile deletion option
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  • Better preference customization
  • More detailed user prompts and answers
  • Ability to see active users
  • Messaging for busy/traveling users

Aurelian

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MAXION

Subscriptions8
  • 1-Week Membership$49.997 Days
  • 1-Month Membership1 Month trial$99.991 Month
  • 1-Month Membership14 Days trial$99.991 Month
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  • 1-Month Membership$129.991 Month
  • 3-Month Membership3 Days trial$199.993 Months
  • 3-Month Membership$214.993 Months
  • 6-Month Membership$269.996 Months
  • 12-Month Membership1 Month trial$499.991 Year
One-time4
  • No Show Penalty$19.99
  • One Date Pass$24.99
  • Buy One Like$24.99
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  • Pay to Get on Top$49.99
None

Aurelian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAXION free?
MAXION is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurelian free?
Aurelian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAXION or Aurelian have ads?
Aurelian shows ads; MAXION does not.

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