PotSmoking.com vs Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PotSmoking.com
Connect with a global community of cannabis enthusiasts in a safe, anonymous social space. Share images, videos, and educational content, or join virtual seshes for real-time video chats with up to six people.
- Anonymous social networking
- Virtual sesh video chat
- Image and video sharing
- Educational cannabis content
- Community forums
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PotSmoking.com is the FREE anonymous marijuana lifestyle community app for cannabis lovers around the world. Our free VIRTUAL SESH feature allows our users to socialize with up to six people from around the world in our private video chat rooms. Users can invite up to five people to join a new SESH, or scroll through all of the SESHES in progress on the Join A SESH page to find new people to virtually hang out with 24 hours a day. In addition, the app allows our users to post images and videos with content ranging from humor, entertainment, education, legalization, health and anything else you might want to share with the international cannabis community. Browse through thousands of pages of content under our information section, where our staff continues to upload all of the best content from around the internet that might be of interest to cannabis enthusiasts and anyone else looking to have fun. We also emphasize educating the world about the health benefits of cannabis, with hundreds of articles from around the internet to help educate people on the medicinal benefits of cannabis as it applies to cancer, anxiety, arthritis and the hundreds of other medical benefits of CBD and THC. Come join us and see what happens when social media meets the wonderful world of cannabis in a controlled and anonymous setting (if desired).
Buddy
Explore cannabis with personalized AI-driven insights and community reviews. Discover products tailored to your preferences and get instant answers to your questions about strains and edibles.
- Personalized product discovery
- AI-powered insights
- Interactive Q&A chat
- Community reviews and sharing
- Strain and edible information
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Discover the Future of Cannabis with Buddy! Our Mission: At Buddy, we make cannabis easy to understand and explore. We’re committed to building a community where discovery is social and meaningful. Whether you’re new to cannabis or a seasoned enthusiast, Buddy is here to guide your journey. Key Features: - Cannabis Identity: Discover products that match your unique cannabis preferences. With just a few inputs, Buddy provides personalized insights tailored to your tastes. - Buddy Vision: Harness the power of AI with Buddy Vision, our flagship feature that redefines how you explore cannabis. Get insights on a wide range of products and connect with a community that values every strain and edible. It’s about finding what truly fits your mood and lifestyle. - Buddy Insights: Have questions about a product? Buddy Insights has you covered with an interactive chat that provides immediate answers. Explore strain effects, usage tips, and availability with ease. - Reviews: Share and gain insights from a community of fellow cannabis enthusiasts. Our Reviews feature helps you make informed decisions by tapping into collective experiences. Join us on a journey to make cannabis discovery enjoyable and connected. Welcome to Buddy: The Cannabis App—where AI, reviews, and community come together for a better cannabis experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Buddy at 4.5 against PotSmoking.com's 3.8. Buddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). PotSmoking.com's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of PotSmoking.com's written reviews are positive against 67% of Buddy's.
PotSmoking.com ships an update every 3 months, Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PotSmoking.com | Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (44 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PotSmoking.com LLC | Buddy Brand LLC |
Customer experience
PotSmoking.com
Buddy
In-app purchases
PotSmoking.com
No in-app purchases
Buddy
No in-app purchases







