# mewe vs Scene

The clearest difference is rating: Scene at 5.0 against mewe's 4.4. mewe's advantage is ratings volume (294K vs 12) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mewe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scene sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scene holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mewe has 294K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mewe ships an update every 8 days, Scene every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mewe | Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (294K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene/id1525414767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sgrouples, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545768509) | [1LM Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525414769) |

## What reviewers say

### mewe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474)

A decentralized social network prioritizing user privacy with no algorithms or data targeting. Connect with others through interest groups and enjoy a controlled social media experience. Offers free features and an optional premium tier for enhanced communication and storage.

**Highlights:** No algorithms in newsfeed, Decentralized identity, Group and 1:1 chat, Private and open groups, 2GB cloud storage, Scheduled post capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice & Video Calling | $1.99 | per month |
| Page | $1.99 | per month |
| Journals | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage (50GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 Donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage (100GB) | $5.99 | per month |
| MeWe Premium | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Promotion | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Promotion | $69.99 | per year |
| Dark Theme | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid app
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Censorship-free
- 💡 Refreshing alternative to Facebook
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🤖 Lacks user-friendly features
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🤔 Inconsistent moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Glitches with photo/video uploads
- Messaging and chat issues
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to save posts
- Improved search and discovery
- Better group management tools
- Seamless mobile experience
- Customizable news feed


### Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene/id1525414767)

Build a business without a website or monthly fees. Get paid instantly via Stripe, and connect with models and influencers to market your products. Shop with curated content and enjoy a platform that respects your data and avoids shadow-banning.

**Highlights:** Start a business without a website, Instant payouts via Stripe, No selling of user data, No shadow-banning, Connect with models and influencers, Shop curated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Account | $0.99 | per month |
| Boss Account | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mewe free?

mewe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scene free?

Scene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mewe or Scene?

Scene is rated higher. mewe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 294K ratings, while Scene averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do mewe or Scene have ads?

Neither mewe nor Scene shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mewe or Scene?

mewe ships an update every 8 days, and Scene every 3 weeks. Most recently, mewe was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scene on October 24, 2026.

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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.*