# Funbud vs Creativist

The clearest difference is rating: Funbud at 5.0 against Creativist's 4.0. Funbud also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Creativist's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funbud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Creativist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Funbud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creativist has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Funbud's written reviews are positive against 67% of Creativist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funbud | Creativist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funbud/id1573873445/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativist/id1640062638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunBud activities inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573873657) | [Passel, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016703879) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Creativist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativist/id1640062638)

Connect with fellow creative professionals to collaborate on projects and find opportunities. Showcase your portfolio, discover talent, and team up to bring your artistic visions to life. Offers a platform for writers, artists, editors, and designers to find partnerships and potential cash-winning contests.

**Highlights:** Connect with creators, Showcase portfolios, Find project partners, Submit to contests, Discover creative talent, Build creative partnerships

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $5.99 | per month |
| Professional | $9.99 | per month |
| Promotional | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funbud free?

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

### Is Creativist free?

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

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

Funbud is rated higher. Funbud averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Creativist averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Funbud or Creativist have ads?

Neither Funbud nor Creativist shows ads.

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

Funbud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Creativist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Funbud was updated on June 11, 2026 and Creativist on September 9, 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.*