# BUBU - Meet New People Nearby

> Social networking app to find and meet new people nearby through profiles and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by catbyte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubu-meet-new-people-nearby/id1562234717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [catbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552465649)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.17/5 from 13,268 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian
- Released: 2021-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubu-meet-new-people-nearby/id1562234717/reviews.md

## What is BUBU?

BUBU is your number one app to find and meet new people nearby! 

Create your profile, add your social media accounts and start connecting with others. 
You can pass entertaining quizzes about your preferences and personality to help us find the best match for you!

BUBU has so much to offer! You will never feel bored or lonely again!

Simply download and enjoy meeting new people!

## Key features

- Find people nearby
- Create user profiles
- Link social media accounts
- Take personality quizzes
- Discover best matches
- Connect with others

## What do users think of BUBU?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Unconventional and interesting features
- 👍 Thought-out questions in the setup

**Cons**

- 💰 Mandatory subscription, no free option
- 🔒 Paywall to access core features
- 🤖 Fake profiles and bot-like interactions
- 🤔 Questionable matching and engagement system
- 💲 Overpriced subscription and add-ons
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Matching system not working as expected
- Inconsistent or disappearing user activity/likes
- Inaccurate distance and location information

**Most requested features**

- Ability to directly like/match with users who have liked you
- More free features and less paywalled content
- Improved distance/location-based matching
- Better age/demographic filtering options
- Rewind/undo functionality for accidental swipes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubu-meet-new-people-nearby/id1562234717/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Money Scam!!!

*2023-02-22, version 1.4.2*

I’ve had app for 3 days, already I’ve had 700 of them be bots or people trying to scam. Reporting them doesn’t do anything so you’ll see a different wolf in sheeps clothing. There’s subtle things that give this app away for being what it is, Money grab and a waste of time. More people you like, the more bots show up. 60+ people who’ve “liked” me and we match and nothing is said unless it’s scam where they give their Snapchat. Also the amount of people that so happened to be within 10miles of me was a dead give away. I feel like no one is real on here. Like it’s just me. Don’t spend a dime on here. Most fun I had was on slot machine and even that is rigged. Stay away from this one guys. Stick to tinder or something. I hope this review helps and teaches you all to be smart and safe with your money.

### 1/5 — Not a free app, impossible to use

*2023-02-11, version 1.4.2*

I decided to try it because the adds say it is free. While I was setting up my profile and getting registered I came to a screen that asked me what level of membership I wanted. There was no option to choose the free membership. I selected the one month membership for just under $20 per month and finished setting up my profile.

Also, when women liked my profile I can view their profile but there is no way to swipe or to like them back in order to match with them. The only option I found was to send them a flirt and those cost more money than the membership fee. 

Horrible.

### 4/5 — Cool app

*2023-02-09, version 1.4.2*

Well, I haven’t been on here long but I kind of like it. It’s kind of cool I’ll be real interested in real. Here’s to see if and when I get to actually meet some of these matches so hopefully I don’t have to buy too much more stuff before I can even meet somebody in person but other than that I like it I wish we can video chat but I’m sure we’ll get there. Anyway you guys are doing a great job and I hope I get home in time tomorrow to do that. The speed dating that sounds fun. We’ll see anyway have a good night and I’m really looking forward to seeing some nice beautiful woman that I’m seeing on here.

### 5/5 — Budu

*2023-02-06, version 1.4.2*

I thinks it’s pretty cool but y’all need to give out more free stuff cuz asking for money right away is a turn off for the app, make it like tinder where you can steal access it and get stuff but then if u really wanna use the full potential of the app you have to buy it. Hope y’all appreciate the info. Let me know if y’all can hire me!!!

### 5/5 — My opinion

*2023-01-22, version 1.4.2*

This is the first time that I see this year on your app and I’m really truly enjoying it because I didn’t think I would have this many opportunities to meet other women without having to pay money and you know sometimes you’re going to an app and they trick you by saying it’s free but when you really want to talk to someone you like you can’t even do it without having to pay or put your credit card you don’t it’s dangerous today putting your credit card out there but I am thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet these women having a good time while doing it I’m eating some great beautiful ones which I hope they write me back

### 5/5 — Scott’s overall opinion regarding BUBU app.

*2023-01-21, version 1.4.2*

Well, I have to say, that BUBU is quite a different experience! It’s fun, interesting, and. Loaded with different features not seen in any dating/ or hookup sites that I’ve experienced before. So I’m pleased with it personally! Let’s face it, if a dating site doesn’t offer the fun adventures along with the excitement of meeting people there’s not a lot besides just meeting others

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2023-01-14, version 1.4.2*

I’m just still questioning whether or not it’s legit with profiles being real ppl and it not just another stir or similar where bots or team members are posing as profiles and liking your profile so it’ll go in the category of flirts so you have to pay to view them and then once you pay they’re either not there or no response because they were never the person you thought to begin with

### 1/5 — I’d like a refund

*2023-01-11, version 1.4.2*

I’m not one who typically writes a review on an app, especially a poor review, but I feel like this should be shared. I bought the “popular” elite option thinking I was going to be charged for the cheapest price a month and that I’d be able to cancel at any time. Sounds like a win. Wrong. It charged my account the full amount instantly. It also showed that there was a discount on this option which it did not apply. And when I cancel it, it says that I have the full year until my subscription is up. I think it’s a scam that you show the customers what the monthly price is, and then charge them the full amount up front without warning. I only bought it thinking I could like the people that showed interest in me or in the slightest have the flirt option available to be able to contact them. I would love a refund and to email the company directly to request a refund, but there is nowhere that shows there contact information. Which also makes this app seem more like a scam. All in all, I’d love to have a refund bc I feel like I got completely scammed in what the elite option gives you and what it should give you, as well as how it charged my card versus how it showed it would charge it.

### 1/5 — SCAM!!! BEWARE

*2023-01-03, version 1.4.2*

Most of the other people are fake and repeat with different names and info. Many ads use fake photos from other sites. They will send you notifications that people liked you in order to get you to pay to contact these fake profiles because you will never, ever match with them. The live videos are just video loops gleaned from other sites. Finally, when I didn’t want to pay for any of their memberships, they offers a limited time discount for $7.99/month, but actually charged for a full year, not one month. The app support link in the App Store doesn’t even work. Hopefully Apple will refund me.

### 4/5 — Just an idea!

*2022-12-29, version 1.4.2*

Your app is great! I love the idea. But I think more people would use it if they could find dates in exact location.

If I could search for someone in My town, My state, My age.. you know, let us be completely artistic about finding a date above the age of 18, of course.

I used the app and none of those women were in my age group. Beautiful young women are fun, but us older men might want someone our speed.

## Frequently asked questions about BUBU

### What does BUBU do?

BUBU is a social networking application designed to help users find and meet new people in their vicinity. It allows you to create a profile, connect social media accounts, and take quizzes to find compatible matches.

### How does BUBU help me meet people?

The app facilitates meeting new people by allowing you to create a detailed profile and connect with others nearby. It also uses entertaining quizzes about your preferences and personality to identify and suggest the best possible matches for you.

### Is BUBU free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no indications of subscription fees or upfront costs for downloading and enjoying its features.

### Who is BUBU for?

This application is intended for anyone who wants to meet new people and expand their social network. It's particularly useful for individuals looking to combat loneliness or simply make new friends in their local area.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4.2 — 2022-08-29

- Receive extra free rewards by competing on the NEW challenges & leaderboards! 
- our UPDATED matching algorithm will give you the best matches

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