Comparison

Model Near vs Runway 7

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

Head to head
About

Model Near

Features
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#1 platform connecting models with casting opportunities worldwide. Join a community of models and casting directors. Get AI-powered job matching, build your comp card, and access exclusive challenges.

About

Runway 7

Experience the excitement of fashion week with this app. Discover upcoming shows, manage designer collections, confirm model bookings, and access digital tickets. Stay connected with real-time chat and push notifications for all event participants.

Highlights
  • Discover fashion events and shows
  • Manage designer payments and collections
  • Confirm model bookings
  • Store digital tickets with QR codes
  • Real-time chat for participants
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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Runway 7 is an award-winning Fashion Week production company bringing together international designers, media, celebrities, and commerce each season. The largest NYFW platform, where fashion, art, design, and music converge to deliver standout shows, performances, and immersive experiences. App features: • Browse and discover upcoming fashion events and shows • Designers: manage payments, track collections, and communicate with your team • Models: view show assignments, confirm bookings, and manage your comp card • Attendees: purchase and store digital tickets with QR codes • Real-time chat between event participants • Push notifications to stay updated • Staff check-in via QR scanner

Screenshots

Model Near3 screens
Runway 74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runway 7 at every 3 days against Model Near's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Near ships an update every 4 months, Runway 7 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Model Near versus Runway 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel NearRunway 7
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB123 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFashion Republic LLCRunway 7

In-app purchases

None

Model Near

No in-app purchases

None

Runway 7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model Near free?
Model Near is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runway 7 free?
Runway 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Model Near or Runway 7 have ads?
Neither Model Near nor Runway 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model Near or Runway 7?
Model Near ships an update every 4 months, and Runway 7 every 3 days. Most recently, Model Near was updated on October 31, 2026 and Runway 7 on November 5, 2026.

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