# Once vs Buzz.Me

The clearest difference is rating: Buzz.Me at 5.0 against Once's 3.9. Buzz.Me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). Once's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 1) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Once sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Buzz.Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buzz.Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once has 57K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Once | Buzz.Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-chat-and-connect-app/id1489440748/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzme/id6477519288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xeanco Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638937175) | [ZipBuzz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729526819) |

## What reviewers say

### Once

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-chat-and-connect-app/id1489440748)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #158 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app offers a mindful approach to online dating, providing one curated match per day to foster genuine connections and find love. It features unique games and music-based matching to facilitate meaningful conversations and discover compatible partners.

**Highlights:** One perfect match daily, Pur Pur Cards game for icebreakers, Music taste matching via Spotify, Flexible matching and chat options, Daily boosts and likes, In-app currency (Gems) for perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Membership | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 40 Coins package | $11.99 | one-time |
| 40 Coins package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins package | $32.99 | one-time |
| 670 Coins package | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1660 Coins package | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Matches people in the same area
- 👍 Good age range of users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Suspected fake profiles and bot-like interactions
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around payment structure
- 📵 Limited free messaging, even with premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent user experience between free and premium users
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Free messaging without limits
- Improved location-based matching
- Video chat functionality


### Buzz.Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzme/id6477519288)

Connect with people in your local area who share your passions. Organize and discover events like hikes, parties, and community gatherings. Experience real-life interactions and build friendships beyond online connections.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Host meetups and hangouts, Connect with shared interests, Plan community gatherings, Facilitates in-person interactions, Find people with similar hobbies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Once free?

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

### Is Buzz.Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Once or Buzz.Me?

Buzz.Me is rated higher. Once averages 3.9 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Buzz.Me averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Once or Buzz.Me have ads?

Neither Once nor Buzz.Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Once or Buzz.Me?

Once ships an update fortnightly, and Buzz.Me fortnightly. Most recently, Once was updated on November 8, 2026 and Buzz.Me on November 4, 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.*