# THE GUIDE vs BUAU

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BUAU at none against THE GUIDE's 10. BUAU also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). THE GUIDE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THE GUIDE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BUAU asks for nothing beyond the download.

BUAU holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 9 respectively.

THE GUIDE ships an update every 2 months, BUAU fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | THE GUIDE | BUAU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-guide-fc-27-tutorials/id1580070192/reviews) | **[3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buau/id1584499821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bPartGaming GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580070194) | [BUAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584499823) |

## What reviewers say

### THE GUIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-guide-fc-27-tutorials/id1580070192)

Enhance your gaming skills with frequent tutorials covering game mechanics, meta, tactics, and trading. Interactive quizzes reinforce learning, while structured courses and progress tracking help you master new abilities. Engage with a community and professional coaches for next-level gaming education.

**Highlights:** Interactive quizzes after lessons, Structured courses with progress tracking, Tutorials on game mechanics and meta, Trading and mentality tips, Group coaching sessions with professional coaches, Community engagement in comment sections

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month THE GUIDE+ | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month THE GUIDE+ (Promo) | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month THE GUIDE+ (50% Off) | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months THE GUIDE+ | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months THE GUIDE+ (Promo) | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year THE GUIDE+ | $89.99 | per year |
| FC 26 How To Attack Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| FC 25 Season Pass | $44.99 | one-time |
| FC 26 Season Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| FC 27 Season Pass | $79.99 | one-time |


### BUAU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buau/id1584499821)

This app provides students, parents, and staff with access to university news, events, academic resources, and test results. It facilitates communication and delivers important information directly to mobile devices, enhancing the academic experience.

**Highlights:** University news and events, Academic resources access, Test results viewing, Important notifications, Direct communication channel

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THE GUIDE free?

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

### Is BUAU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, THE GUIDE or BUAU?

BUAU is rated higher. THE GUIDE averages 2.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while BUAU averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do THE GUIDE or BUAU have ads?

Neither THE GUIDE nor BUAU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, THE GUIDE or BUAU?

THE GUIDE ships an update every 2 months, and BUAU fortnightly. Most recently, THE GUIDE was updated on November 3, 2026 and BUAU on November 3, 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.*
