# The BuddyUp® — Ask. Connect. Do.

> Ask. Connect. Do. (iPhone/iPad app by Buddy Upward, Co.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddyup/id6502762017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Buddy Upward, Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698174637)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddyup/id6502762017/reviews.md

## What is The BuddyUp®?

The BuddyUp® is a Social Utility Platform where short videos lead to real-life connections.

Most apps help you scroll. The BuddyUp® helps you do.

Post a short video to ask for help with a project, offer a skill, promote an event, or find someone to do something with — then connect with real people in your area who respond. 
No endless browsing. No cold DMs. Just a quick video and the right people showing up.

Whether you're a creative looking for collaborators, someone new to a city, or just tired of doing everything solo — The BuddyUp® turns what you need into who you need.

What you can do on The BuddyUp®:

- Post short videos to request help or offer your skills
- Discover local activities and events from real people nearby
- Link up 1-on-1 or in small groups for projects, gigs, or hangouts
- Promote your creative work or services to your local community
- Build real relationships through action, not just scrolling

Why The BuddyUp® is different:

- Video shows personality before you ever meet
- Requests and offers spark natural, low-pressure connection
- Everything is built around real-life meetups, not online chat
- One app for creative collabs, local activities, and community help

This isn't about followers. It's about finding your people and actually doing things together.

Download The BuddyUp® and turn requests into real plans.
It's not social media. It's social utility.

Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=31717252-f177-4a61-9d88-5f4505df452d
Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=46773429-bfeb-4673-ae97-decaf18e1e91

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $22.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viewed You - 24hrs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viewed You - 7 days | $5.99 | one-time |
| Viewed You - 30 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Event Boost - 3 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buddy Badge - Forever | $25.00 | one-time |
| Boost Profile - 24hrs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buddy Pass - 3 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buddy Pass - Forever | $25.00 | one-time |
| Gig Charge | $3.00 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-18

No release notes.

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