# SZapp vs Mamamia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mamamia at 43% against SZapp's 4%. SZapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mamamia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SZapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

SZapp ships an update every 3 weeks, Mamamia every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SZapp | Mamamia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 4.1% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Schoolzine Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/877468257) | [Mamamia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094537819) |

## What reviewers say

### SZapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/szapp/id982105479)

Stay connected with your school community. Access newsletters, documents, and receive live notifications directly from your school.

**Highlights:** Access school newsletters, View school documents, Receive live notifications, Stay connected with school community

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 New interface praised
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use (rarely mentioned)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't load/open
- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Incompatible with latest iOS

**Reported bugs**

- App does not load after latest updates
- App remains on cover/home screen
- App fails to display/load content
- Absentee form is not received
- User is logged out after quitting the app

**Requested features**

- Fix app compatibility with latest iOS
- Improve login stability
- Ensure absentee forms are received
- Fix notification issues
- Allow users to stay logged in


### Mamamia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mamamia/id1536366500)

Access news, entertainment, and lifestyle content tailored to women. Enjoy award-winning podcasts, in-depth explainers, and opinion pieces. Download episodes for offline listening and engage with a community of candid conversations.

**Highlights:** News and entertainment updates, Opinion pieces and lifestyle trends, Award-winning podcasts, Podcast recaps and explainers, Personalized content selection, Offline podcast downloads, Community engagement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SZapp free?

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

### Is Mamamia free?

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

### Do SZapp or Mamamia have ads?

Neither SZapp nor Mamamia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SZapp or Mamamia?

SZapp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mamamia every 5 weeks. Most recently, SZapp was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mamamia 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.*