Swipecast vs Model Mayhem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swipecast
A platform for image makers to connect, discover work, and collaborate on projects. This curated community allows fashion creatives, talent, and influencers to find opportunities and get paid.
- Discover image makers
- Book creative projects
- Connect with creatives
- Collaborate on projects
- Get paid for work
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SWIPECAST is the discovery and booking platform for today's image makers. Connect with other members, discover amazing work, collaborate on exciting projects, and get paid - all in one place. Our members are part of a carefully curated community of fashion creatives, talent and influencers.
Model Mayhem
Connect with a global community of models and photographers. Upload your portfolio, discover casting calls, and apply for modeling jobs. Network with industry professionals and get discovered.
- Upload modeling/photography portfolio
- Search and apply to casting calls
- Discover new artists and talent
- Message friends and contacts
- Post photos to your feed
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Connect with Model Mayhem members, upload your modeling or photography portfolio, search the latest casting calls, apply to modeling jobs, and see what’s new from models and photographers all over the world. Post photos to your feed that you want to show on your Model Mayhem profile. Some of our features include: 1. Message your friends 2. View/post casting calls 3. Apply to modeling jobs 4. Discover new artists Join our community of over 1 million members to get paid for your work. Follow the work of models and photographers that you admire and aspire to work with. Discover new artists, from new models to agency represented models, commercial photographers, and experienced talent in the modeling industry. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.internetbrands.com/ibterms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.internetbrands.com/privacy/privacy-main/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swipecast at 76% against Model Mayhem's 3%. Swipecast also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Model Mayhem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Swipecast asks for nothing beyond the download.
Swipecast holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Swipecast's written reviews are positive against 3% of Model Mayhem's.
Swipecast ships an update every 2 weeks, Model Mayhem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swipecast | Model Mayhem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (303 ratings) — better | 1.6 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 3.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SWIPECAST, INC | Internet Brands, Inc. |
Customer experience
Swipecast
Model Mayhem
Bugs and requests
Swipecast
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Notifications and messages sent to wrong users
- White screen issues and frequent crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced search and filtering tools
- In-app messaging and collaboration features
- Expanded coverage in more cities and countries
Model Mayhem
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swipecast
No in-app purchases
Model Mayhem
- ModelMayhem VIP$9.991 Month
- ModelMayhem VIP$99.991 Year
