# Flare vs buzz

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flare at 6.3K against buzz's 19. Flare also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked). buzz's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Flare against 4.8 for buzz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare has 6.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Flare's written reviews are positive against 92% of buzz's.

Flare ships an update every 2 days, buzz daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare | buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687/reviews)** | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-location-based-chats/id6711355269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flare App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641431506) | [Sachin Muralidhar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729231254) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-for-groups/id1086013687)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app streamlines group management by consolidating communication, event planning, and engagement tools. It offers features like group chats, event RSVPs, attendance tracking, photo albums, and payment collection, making it ideal for various organizations.

**Highlights:** Group chats and announcements, Event creation and attendance tracking, Photo albums and highlights, Polls and points system, Ticket sales and payment collection, File sharing and roster management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient communication
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Organized and user-friendly
- 🎨 Great features like photo albums and calendars
- 💪 Comprehensive for large groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with notifications and loading
- 🔒 Strict privacy settings can be limiting
- 💻 Lack of desktop/web version

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not always working properly
- Difficulty removing screenshots and photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove albums and events
- More customization options for admins
- Integration with personal calendars


### buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-location-based-chats/id6711355269)

Connect with your local community through location-based group chats. Discover events, find friends, and engage in conversations happening around you. Secure a unique handle and join the buzz in your city.

**Highlights:** Location-based group chats, Discover local events, Create or join communities, Find people with mutual interests, Coordinate local activities, Unique handle reservation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic and easy to navigate
- 👍 Helps keep in touch with friends
- 💡 Provides great opportunities to meet new people and make friends
- 👍 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Allows finding people with mutual interests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare free?

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

### Is buzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flare or buzz?

Flare is rated higher. Flare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while buzz averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do Flare or buzz have ads?

Neither Flare nor buzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flare or buzz?

Flare ships an update every 2 days, and buzz daily. Most recently, Flare was updated on September 25, 2026 and buzz on September 19, 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.*