# hi.buddy vs MapSelf

hi.buddy and MapSelf are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. hi.buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MapSelf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | hi.buddy | MapSelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gonca Camkerten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775244737) | [Sahmurat UGURLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884424526) |

## What reviewers say

### hi.buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibuddy/id1573457074)

Connect with like-minded individuals for shared activities and events. Discover new friends based on your interests, from concerts to board games. This app helps you be more social by facilitating meaningful interactions and finding people who enjoy the same things you do.

**Highlights:** Connect with like-minded people, Find event buddies, Discover shared interests, Curated event listings, City guide for activities, Facilitates social interaction

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Up | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Buddy Up | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Buddy Up | $2.99 | per month |
| Buddy | $4.99 | per month |
| Buddy Up | $5.99 | per month |
| Close Buddy | $9.99 | per month |
| BBF (Best Buddy 4ever) | $14.99 | per month |
| Extra Activity Creation Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Request Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Request Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Activity Creation Credit | $2.99 | one-time |


### MapSelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapself-self-reflection/id6794696831)

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 5 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hi.buddy free?

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

### Is MapSelf free?

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

### Do hi.buddy or MapSelf have ads?

Neither hi.buddy nor MapSelf shows ads.

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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.*