Comparison

U.S. Weed Channel vs Budist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

U.S. Weed Channel

This app provides a renegade cannabis lifestyle television network with exclusive programming, news, comedy, and industry business. It offers live and new shows, interactive features, and a community platform for cannabis enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Exclusive cannabis programming
  • Live and new shows
  • Cannabis industry news
  • Unfiltered comedy
  • Community social media platform
  • Swag boxes and fun experiences
Features
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U.S. WEED CHANNEL is your renegade Cannabis TV network! Against all odds USWC is Federally Certified, Safe to watch and advertise and (wait for it...) Global! Every bit of support helps get the 'W' for USWC and helps us 'go against the grain' for Cannabis lovers around the world! When you Subscribe you Grow USWC! You also get... ~ New and Live shows from our new studio in Orange County, California! ~ Stream U.S. WEED CHANNEL on every platform! ~ Exclusive Cannabis Programming including accurate news, unfiltered comedy, industry business, Live and world premier music, gameshows with all sorts of cannabis lifestyle programming, coverage, events and a lot more! ~ Lots of cool ways to watch, participate and be a part of the USWC Fam! Like our own social media posting platform, cool swag, fun experiences and above all a fun company you'll love to watch grow! We started as two-dudes-in-a-dumpster and now we're global because of our loyal kick-ass fans. We fricken love you! For you newbies PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! You all help us get the 'W' for USWC! Thank you! @usweedchannel ~ Weekly programming! ~ Concerts! ~ News! ~ Weekly Tarot ~ Live and Exclusive shows! ~ Free and Subscription content and even swag boxes coming soon! USWC offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: Privacy Policy: https://usweedchannel.gizmott.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://usweedchannel.gizmott.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Budist

Discover and review cannabis products with a community of experts and enthusiasts. Find the best strains and brands based on detailed ratings and personal preferences. Connect with like-minded individuals and explore cannabis culture.

Highlights
  • Find cannabis products by potency, aroma, flavor, effect, appearance
  • Discover expert and influencer reviews
  • Explore products from trendy brands
  • Submit reviews with a 100-point rating system
  • Share product recommendations
  • Connect with other enthusiasts via profiles
  • Read articles on cannabis culture
Features
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Budist is the leading social review app for cannabis products and brands, helping consumers find the best products for their needs by connecting them with trusted experts who share their taste preferences. The app empowers cannabis consumers and enthusiasts to submit product reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all of the major product categories. The Budist app is free to use and includes these features: - Find new cannabis products based on potency, aroma, flavor, effect and appearance. - Discover product reviews from leading cannabis experts, influencers, and connoisseurs. - Explore the latest product offerings by the trendiest cannabis brands. - Submit reviews using a 100-point rating system, spanning all the major cannabis product categories. - Share product recommendations with trusted members of the Budist community. - Connect with like-minded cannabis enthusiasts via your personal Budist profile. - Read articles that celebrate the brands, producers and regions that define cannabis culture and heritage. The Budist community is led by a diverse group of cannabis experts, or “Budists”, which includes certified Ganjiers, cup judges, journalists, tastemakers, and connoisseurs. Each brings unique perspectives and qualifications to the community, helping to ensure that people from all walks of life find the best cannabis products for their particular needs. We encourage new members of our community to participate by sharing their own experiences and reviews, and to help us collectively elevate the cannabis conversation for the betterment of all.

Screenshots

U.S. Weed Channel4 screens
Budist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Budist at 78% against U.S. Weed Channel's 0%. Budist also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months). U.S. Weed Channel's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. U.S. Weed Channel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Budist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Budist holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Budist has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of U.S. Weed Channel's written reviews are positive against 78% of Budist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U.S. Weed Channel ships an update every 22 months, Budist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
U.S. Weed Channel versus Budist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterU.S. Weed ChannelBudist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)3.7 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings420 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUSWC Media, LLCBudist Inc.

Customer experience

U.S. Weed Channel

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Budist

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

U.S. Weed Channel

Subscriptions4
  • U.S. WEED CHANNEL Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • USWC Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • U.S. WEED CHANNEL Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • USWC Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Budist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U.S. Weed Channel free?
U.S. Weed Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budist free?
Budist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, U.S. Weed Channel or Budist?
Budist is rated higher. U.S. Weed Channel averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Budist averages 3.7 from 20 ratings.
Do U.S. Weed Channel or Budist have ads?
Neither U.S. Weed Channel nor Budist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U.S. Weed Channel or Budist?
U.S. Weed Channel ships an update every 22 months, and Budist fortnightly. Most recently, U.S. Weed Channel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Budist on November 4, 2026.

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