TechMae vs CityBuzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TechMae
A verified, women-only social network designed for authentic connection, support, and professional growth. It uses facial recognition to ensure a safe and trustworthy environment for members to share, network, and advance their careers.
- Facial recognition verification
- Women-only safe space
- Cross-industry networking
- Daily engagement opportunities
- Visibility for projects and businesses
- Actionable support and mentoring
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TechMae is a verified, women-only network built for authentic connection, support, and growth. We use facial recognition verification to ensure members are real women—creating a community where trust, safety, and sincerity come first. When you know who’s in the room, you can share openly, build confidently, and show up as yourself. Why TechMae • Verified community: Facial recognition confirms member identity, reducing fakes and spam. • Women-only space: A safe, supportive environment to speak honestly and be heard. • Real networking: Connect across industries, locations, and stages of life and career. • Daily engagement: Post wins, ask for help, share resources, and grow your network. • Visibility for your work: Promote your projects, businesses, and creative pursuits. • Actionable support: Mentoring, collaboration, accountability, and practical tools. Built for Women Who Lead TechMae brings together entrepreneurs, students, career professionals, creators, and founders who believe that investing in themselves—and in other women—changes outcomes. Join conversations that matter, find collaborators, get feedback, and discover new opportunities. What Makes TechMae Different Most social platforms reward noise. TechMae rewards authenticity. Our facial recognition helps cultivate a culture of trust so women feel comfortable sharing goals, challenges, and progress. That trust powers meaningful networking and lasting community. Download TechMae Open the app throughout your day to connect, contribute, and move your goals forward with women who want to see you win. Join the verified women’s community built on authenticity and support.
CityBuzz
Connect with locals and discover real-time information about your city. Ask questions, share experiences, and find hidden gems through live conversations and community groups. Stay updated on events, neighborhood news, and trending places.
- Real-time local recommendations
- Live conversations and Q&A
- Hyper-local discovery of hidden gems
- Community and interest-based groups
- Event discovery and trending discussions
- Smart tagging for filtering conversations
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Experience any city like a local, wherever you are. CityBuzz is the real time social network that connects you with the heartbeat of your city. Stop scrolling through outdated reviews and start joining conversations with those who know the area best. Whether you have lived in your neighborhood for years or you are visiting a new city for the first time, CityBuzz is your insider guide to everything local. ASK. DISCOVER. CONNECT. Don't guess, just ask. Use real time conversations to get instant tips from those on the ground: Travelers: "Just landed! Where is the best coffee nearby that isn't a chain?" Locals: "Who has the best hidden gem tacos in this neighborhood?" Explorers: "What are the best things to do tonight that aren't too touristy?" WHY CityBuzz? Real Time Recommendations: Get live answers to your questions about local spots, safety, events, and what is happening around you. Local Conversations: Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with your city at its source. Hyper Local Discovery: Find hidden gems, local businesses, neighborhood news, community events, and trending places before they hit the mainstream. Groups and Communities: Join communities based on your interests, from foodies and hikers to tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and local organizations. Safe and Trusted: We prioritize community safety with reporting and moderation tools designed to create a positive and respectful experience for everyone. Stay Connected: Follow topics, businesses, and communities that matter to you and never miss what is happening in your area. KEY FEATURES City Chats: Join real time conversations happening in cities around the world. Create and participate in topic based chats within each city's thread. Local Feed: Discover a live stream of questions, recommendations, photos, and updates from your city. Stories: Share photos, videos, and updates to showcase local events, discoveries, businesses, and moments happening around you. Communities & Groups: Join groups based on your interests, connect with like minded members, and participate in discussions that matter to you. Real Time Q&A: Ask questions and get answers from those who know your area best. Smart Tagging: Filter conversations with tags like #Food, #Events, #Nightlife, #FamilyFriendly, #Travel, and more. Event Discovery: Find local events, activities, meetups, and gatherings happening around you. Trending Discussions: See what topics, places, and conversations are gaining attention in your city. COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS See how CityBuzz users are exploring their cities The Weekend Explorer: "Found a 1920s style speakeasy in East London just by asking the #Nightlife chat. It was not even on any map!" The Daily Commuter: "Used the #Traffic tag to find out why the bridge was closed before the news even reported it. Saved 40 minutes." The New Arrival: "Moved to NYC and found a local running club in two days. I did not just find a park, I found my people." STOP SEARCHING. START KNOWING. The internet is full of outdated information and biased reviews. CityBuzz is the living, breathing version of your city. It is the conversations happening on the corner, the tips from locals, and the hidden gems only those on the ground know, all in your pocket. Don’t just visit or live in your city, be part of it. Join the pulse of your community in real time. Whether you are looking for a group to connect with or just a great place to eat, start knowing your city from the inside out. Download CityBuzz and join the conversation today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CityBuzz at none against TechMae's 1. TechMae's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. TechMae sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CityBuzz asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TechMae against 5.0 for CityBuzz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
TechMae ships an update every 8 days, CityBuzz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TechMae | CityBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TechMae | Steven Lee |
Customer experience
TechMae
CityBuzz
In-app purchases
TechMae
- Techmae$4.99
CityBuzz
No in-app purchases









