# mewe vs UpScrolled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UpScrolled at 81% against mewe's 44%. UpScrolled also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). mewe's advantage is ratings volume (294K vs 3.7K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mewe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UpScrolled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpScrolled holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mewe has 294K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of mewe's written reviews are positive against 81% of UpScrolled's.

mewe ships an update every 8 days, UpScrolled every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mewe | UpScrolled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (294K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscrolled/id6746533451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sgrouples, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545768509) | [UpScrolled](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896759956) |

## 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


### UpScrolled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upscrolled/id6746533451)

This platform fosters authentic connections and genuine expression through sharing photos, videos, and text posts. It offers advanced video editing tools, real-time chat, and customizable profiles for a unique social experience.

**Highlights:** Share photos and everyday moments, Post short or long-form videos, Advanced video editing tools, Write text posts, Real-time chat, Explore trending topics, Customize profile

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verified account | $15.00 | per month |
| Verified account | $150.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Uncensored free speech platform
- 👥 Supportive and growing community
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🚫 No ads or data selling
- 🌍 Covers important global issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Demands full camera/mic access
- 🔧 Some features missing (video uploads, pinning, links in bio)

**Reported bugs**

- Registration birthday tab UI bug
- Login/password recovery issues

**Requested features**

- Add video upload capability
- Implement pinning of posts
- Separate section for links in bio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mewe free?

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

### Is UpScrolled free?

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

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

UpScrolled is rated higher. mewe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 294K ratings, while UpScrolled averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do mewe or UpScrolled have ads?

Neither mewe nor UpScrolled shows ads.

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

mewe ships an update every 8 days, and UpScrolled every 2 weeks. Most recently, mewe was updated on September 27, 2026 and UpScrolled on September 26, 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.*