Arc Social Inc. vs Mayb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arc Social Inc.
This app focuses on logging and deepening real-world connections through verified in-person interactions. It offers a unique way to track and visualize your social network based on authentic encounters, without endless scrolling or algorithmic feeds.
- Log in-person connections via verified taps
- View total taps and top connections
- Visualize social graph and tap history
- Receive notifications for past connections' new taps
- Follow real-time tap feed
- Search, follow, and DM users
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Arc allows you to capture/socialize the number and depth of your real world interactions. When you meet someone in person, you log a tap, which is a verified interaction confirmed by both people and validated through proximity. No endless reels to scroll through, no algorithms, just you and your friend's authentic relationships being captured and shared. Whether you are grabbing coffee with someone one on one, meeting new people at a conference, or reconnecting with friends at a social event, Arc helps you capture, grow, and share your network based on real life interactions. Features include: - Log in person connections through taps, verified by mutual confirmation and proximity - See your total number of taps and top connections - View your tap history and evolving social graph - Get notified when past connections make new taps - Follow a live feed of real time taps from people in your network - Search, follow (earn additional follows by tapping), and DM other users - Create and share interactive network graphs with customizable filters — filter by role, university, metro area, date range, and more On Arc, interactions are the content. Built for people who value real relationships and want a better way to signal trust across their network.
Mayb
Connect with people in your immediate vicinity in real-time. Discover others at the same location, send connection requests, and chat to arrange in-person meetups. Matches expire after 24 hours, encouraging timely interactions.
- Real-time location-based connections
- Discover nearby users
- Send connection requests
- In-app chat
- 24-hour match window
- Meetup facilitation
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Mayb - Connect In The Moment Don't just match, meet! Connections feel different when they happen in the moment. Mayb is the revolutionary social app that connects you with people at the same location, right now. How It Works Go Live: Share your location when you're out and about Discover Nearby: See who's at the same gym, restaurant, bar, conference, or run club Send Requests: Connect with people you'd like to meet Chat & Meet: Message matched users and meet up in person 24-Hour Window: Authentic connections with a time limit - respond within 24 hours or the match expires Perfect For: Meeting workout buddies at your gym Connecting with fellow foodies at restaurants Finding running partners at your local club Networking at conferences and events Making friends at bars and social venues Discovering like-minded people anywhere you go Why Mayb? Real-Time Connections: No more endless swiping through profiles of people miles away. Connect with people who are actually there, right now. Location-Based Matching: Whether you're grabbing coffee, hitting the gym, or attending an event, find people who share your current experience. Authentic Interactions: The 24-hour match window encourages genuine, timely connections and reduces ghosting. Safe & Secure: Meet in public places you're already visiting, making every interaction natural and comfortable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arc Social Inc. at every 5 days against Mayb's monthly. Arc Social Inc. also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arc Social Inc. against 5.0 for Mayb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arc Social Inc. has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Arc Social Inc. ships an update every 5 days, Mayb monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arc Social Inc. | Mayb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arc Social Inc. | Glimpse Enterprises |
Customer experience
Arc Social Inc.
Mayb
In-app purchases
Arc Social Inc.
No in-app purchases
Mayb
No in-app purchases









