# Saturdays vs The BuddyUp®

The clearest difference is rating: The BuddyUp® at 4.5 against Saturdays's 3.4. Saturdays's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Saturdays sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The BuddyUp® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The BuddyUp® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saturdays | The BuddyUp® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturdays-dating/id1393860137/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddyup/id6502762017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Purr and Meow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382457575) | [Buddy Upward, Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698174637) |

## What reviewers say

### Saturdays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturdays-dating/id1393860137)

Connect with local singles by suggesting and planning real-world activities. Instead of endless messaging, this app focuses on making concrete plans for dates, allowing users to propose and vote on activities, places, and times.

**Highlights:** Suggest date ideas, Connect with nearby singles, Plan activities, places, and times, Voting system for date options, Focus on making plans, not just chatting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Shells | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Shells | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Shells | $18.99 | one-time |


### The BuddyUp®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddyup/id6502762017)

This platform uses short videos to facilitate real-life connections and collaborations. Post requests for help, offer skills, or promote events to find local individuals for projects, gigs, or hangouts. It focuses on action and community building over endless scrolling.

**Highlights:** Post short videos for requests or offers, Discover local activities and events, Connect 1-on-1 or in small groups, Promote creative work or services locally, Build real relationships through action, Video showcases personality before meeting

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $22.49 | per month |
| Viewed You - 24hrs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Boost - 3 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Profile - 24hrs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buddy Pass - 3 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gig Charge | $3.00 | one-time |
| Viewed You - 7 days | $5.99 | one-time |
| Viewed You - 30 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| Buddy Badge - Forever | $25.00 | one-time |
| Buddy Pass - Forever | $25.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saturdays free?

Saturdays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The BuddyUp® free?

The BuddyUp® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Saturdays or The BuddyUp®?

The BuddyUp® is rated higher. Saturdays averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The BuddyUp® averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Saturdays or The BuddyUp® have ads?

Neither Saturdays nor The BuddyUp® 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.*