Comparison

GenV and Me vs Bud

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

Head to head
About

GenV and Me

Features
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The GenV and Me app is purpose built for parents and children in the GenV program. As one of the one world’s largest research studies, GenV aims to improve health and wellbeing today and for the future. GenV and Me is how GenV and families stay in touch. GenV sends surveys a few times each year. This app makes it easy, safe and secure to take part. Integration with Healthkit now available to sync your health data (if relevant). For more information or to get in touch, please visit https://genv.org.au/

About

Bud

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Take care of your wellbeing with Bud - a free app made for international students.Please note: Bud is currently being trialled as part of a research study. Access is limited to international students who are registered participants in the study.Bud can help you manage stress and tough times. It was made with international students, so it understands what you're going through. Whether you’re feeling homesick, anxious, or just need help, Bud is here for you.Key features include:· Mood check-ins - notice and understand how you’re feeling each day· Simple tools - learn ways to calm down, feel better, and handle tough times using evidence-based tools· Personalised help - Bud shows you which tools might help, based on how you feel· Learn how to help a friend - take a short course on how to support someone who is feeling suicidal· Hear real student stories - about how they got help and felt better - because you are not aloneBud is safe, private, and completely free. Even if you only have a few minutes, Bud has something that can helpMedical Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or if you have any questions about a medical condition.

Screenshots

GenV and Me4 screens
Bud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bud at 13.0 against GenV and Me's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenV and Me ships an update every 2 months, Bud every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GenV and Me versus Bud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenV and MeBud
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMurdoch Childrens Research InstituteJamani Services PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

GenV and Me

No in-app purchases

None

Bud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GenV and Me free?
GenV and Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bud free?
Bud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GenV and Me or Bud have ads?
Neither GenV and Me nor Bud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenV and Me or Bud?
GenV and Me ships an update every 2 months, and Bud every 5 weeks. Most recently, GenV and Me was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bud on November 5, 2026.

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