# Random User vs Buddy

The clearest difference is device support: Random User at 4 against Buddy's 2. Random User also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random User | Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-instant-messaging/id6757757349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ievgen Lytvyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/662516039) | [KNNK Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868715282) |

## What reviewers say

### Random User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-user/id1070990309)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-instant-messaging/id6757757349)

Experience the joy of classic instant messaging with live chat rooms. Connect with new people, join communities based on your interests, and engage in real conversations without the pressure of feeds.

**Highlights:** Live chat rooms, Community discovery, Customizable profiles, Buddy list management, Away messages, Mood expression

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random User free?

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

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Do Random User or Buddy have ads?

Neither Random User nor Buddy shows ads.

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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.*