# Nomad vs Funbud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nomad at none against Funbud's 1. Nomad also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Funbud's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funbud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Nomad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nomad against 5.0 for Funbud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomad has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Nomad ships an update every 2 weeks, Funbud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nomad | Funbud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-virtual-local-spaces/id1551749900/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbud/id1573873445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Tejeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551749902) | [FunBud activities inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573873657) |

## What reviewers say

### Nomad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-virtual-local-spaces/id1551749900)

Connect with your local community and engage its members. Discover new products and ideas, create custom loyalty programs, and utilize business-empowering tools. More features are on the way to enhance community interaction.

**Highlights:** Market new products to nearby customers, Create custom loyalty cards, Utilize business-empowering tools, Stay connected with community members, Engage with local businesses

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Funbud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbud/id1573873445)

Connect families with local friends, activities, and trusted youth caregivers. This app helps combat childhood loneliness by matching kids with similar interests and personalities. Plan playdates, find entertainment, and discover reliable helpers for your children.

**Highlights:** Find friends for kids, Discover local activities, Create and manage playdates, Find youth caregivers (Funbuds), Safety measures including ID verification and background checks, User reporting and rating system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nomad free?

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

### Is Funbud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nomad or Funbud?

Nomad and Funbud are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Nomad or Funbud have ads?

Nomad shows ads; Funbud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nomad or Funbud?

Nomad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Funbud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nomad was updated on June 5, 2026 and Funbud on June 11, 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.*