# mewe vs ProjectEagle1

The clearest difference is rating: ProjectEagle1 at 5.0 against mewe's 4.4. ProjectEagle1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). mewe's advantage is ratings volume (294K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mewe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ProjectEagle1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProjectEagle1 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mewe ships an update every 9 days, ProjectEagle1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mewe | ProjectEagle1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (294K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projecteagle1/id6763266239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 218 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sgrouples, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545768509) | [Kelly Hendrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895239760) |

## 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


### ProjectEagle1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projecteagle1/id6763266239)

This app connects Boy Scouts and leaders to facilitate Eagle Scout service projects. Eagle candidates can easily post project needs, while scouts and leaders can find and join nearby projects to earn service hours.

**Highlights:** Post Eagle service projects, Browse and sign up for nearby projects, Instant sign-up for scouts and leaders, Automatic service hour logging, Eagle rank progress tracker, Real-time notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mewe free?

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

### Is ProjectEagle1 free?

ProjectEagle1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mewe or ProjectEagle1?

ProjectEagle1 is rated higher. mewe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 294K ratings, while ProjectEagle1 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do mewe or ProjectEagle1 have ads?

Neither mewe nor ProjectEagle1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mewe or ProjectEagle1?

mewe ships an update every 9 days, and ProjectEagle1 monthly. Most recently, mewe was updated on October 22, 2026 and ProjectEagle1 on October 13, 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.*