Comparison

MAD//Masters vs The Fold Community

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

Head to head
About

MAD//Masters

Features
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MAD//Masters by Rory Sutherland provides access to course content, live sessions, networking and the community for attendees of the MAD//Masters course. The app offers an all-in-one community platform where you can learn + network in one place as you navigate Rory’s course on behavioural science. Expand your creativity + elevate your career with MAD//Masters.

About

The Fold Community

This app offers a dedicated space for thoughtful Jewish dialogue and connection. Engage in meaningful conversations about identity, culture, current events, and faith with a supportive community. Discover insights and learn from firsthand experiences in a trusted environment.

Highlights
  • Connect with other Jews
  • Join conversations on Jewish topics
  • Participate in live events
  • Ask practical questions
  • Discover community resources
  • Engage in thoughtful discourse
Features
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The Fold is a Jewish community app for thoughtful conversation, real-world perspective, and meaningful connection. Built by Ark Media, The Fold brings together people who want to better understand the issues shaping Jewish life today, from Israel and geopolitics to identity, culture, history, faith, community, and everyday decision-making. In a time of constant headlines, polarization, and shallow online discourse, The Fold offers a trusted space for deeper conversation. Members can ask questions, share experiences, hear from people with firsthand knowledge, and take part in guided discussions with experts, creators, and community voices. Inside The Fold, you can: • Connect with other Jews around shared questions, experiences, and interests • Join conversations about Jewish identity, Israel, culture, history, and current events • Participate in live events, guided discussions, and community Q&As • Ask practical questions and learn from the experience of other members • Discover recommendations, resources, and insights from across the community • Engage in a thoughtful space designed for high-quality conversation The Fold is for people who are looking for more than headlines or algorithms. It is a place to learn through others, exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and better understand both the Jewish world and your place within it. Whether you are looking for deeper conversation, practical guidance, or a stronger connection to Jewish life, The Fold gives you a meaningful way to participate in the conversations shaping the community today.

Screenshots

MAD//Masters4 screens
The Fold Community4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Fold Community at every 2 weeks against MAD//Masters's every 3 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

MAD//Masters ships an update every 3 months, The Fold Community every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MAD//Masters versus The Fold Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAD//MastersThe Fold Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (35 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHippocampus Media LtdArk Media Podcast LLC

In-app purchases

None

MAD//Masters

No in-app purchases

None

The Fold Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAD//Masters free?
MAD//Masters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Fold Community free?
The Fold Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAD//Masters or The Fold Community have ads?
Neither MAD//Masters nor The Fold Community shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAD//Masters or The Fold Community?
MAD//Masters ships an update every 3 months, and The Fold Community every 2 weeks. Most recently, MAD//Masters was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Fold Community on October 31, 2026.

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