Comparison

buz vs Friendster

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

Head to head
About

buz

Connect with loved ones through fast, natural voice messaging. Enjoy features like push-to-talk, voice filters, live group spaces, and instant translation. Stay connected seamlessly with an overlay for multitasking.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk voice messaging
  • Voice filters and effects
  • Live group chat spaces
  • Autoplay voice messages
  • Voice to text transcription
  • Instant translation in group chats
  • Video calls
  • Overlay for multitasking
Features
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buz is voice messaging made fast, natural, and fun. Just push to talk and easily connect with loved ones like you’re right there with them, bridging age and language gaps. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Push to Talk We all know talking beats typing. Skip the keys, hit the big green button, and let your voice deliver your thoughts fast and direct. Voice Filters Spice up your voice messages with a twist! Change your voice—go deep, childlike, spooky, and more. Surprise your friends and unleash your inner voice wizard! live place Make your group chat live! Customize your space and invite friends to hang out. Pick your colors, add pictures, and set the mood with background music—turn it into your crew’s ultimate vibe spot! Autoplay Messages Never miss a word from loved ones. Even with your phone locked, their voice messages play instantly with our autoplay feature. Voice to Text Can’t listen right now—at work or in a meeting? This feature instantly transcribes voice messages so you can stay in the loop on the go. Tap the button in the top-left to turn it purple, and all incoming messages will be converted to text. Group Chats with Instant Translation Rally your crew for a fun, lively chat. Share laughs, inside jokes, and quick banter with friends—voices make every crowd better. Foreign languages are automatically translated into one you understand. Video Call Start face-to-face calls worldwide with one tap! Connect with fun video calls. See your friends live, in the moment. Shortcuts Stay connected anytime with buz. A handy overlay lets you chat while gaming, scrolling, or working—no interruptions. AI Buddy Your smart sidekick on buz. It instantly translates 26 languages (and counting), chats with you, answers questions, shares fun facts, and drops travel tips—always there, wherever you are. Easily add people from your contacts or share your buz ID. Be sure to stay on Wi‑Fi or mobile data for smooth chats and no surprise charges. Great! Try this new way to connect with friends and loved ones. Help us make buz better! We appreciate your feedback and want to hear from you! Share your suggestions, ideas, and experiences with us: Email: buzofficial@vocalbeats.com Official website: www.buz.ai Instagram: @buz.global Facebook: buz global TikTok: @buz_global

About

Friendster

Connect with people you know in real life through a private social network. Add friends by tapping phones in person and share posts and messages within your trusted circle, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation.

Highlights
  • In-person friend linking
  • Private friend graph feed
  • 1:1 and group messaging
  • No ads
  • No algorithmic feed
Features
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Friendster is a social network for connecting with people you actually know in real life. Add friends only by tapping phones in person, then share posts and messages inside a real‑life friend network — not a follower graph. Why Friendster: • Real‑life friends (no follower counts, no “suggested strangers”) • No ads • No algorithmic feed manipulation Core features: • In‑person friend linking (tap‑to‑connect) • Feed for your friend graph • 1:1 and group messages • Notifications for messages and interactions Privacy Policy: https://friendster.com/pages/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://friendster.com/pages/tos/

Screenshots

buz4 screens
Friendster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: buz at 4.9 against Friendster's 4.1. buz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (89% vs 63%). Friendster's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Friendster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. buz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

buz holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: buz has 19K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of buz's written reviews are positive against 63% of Friendster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

buz ships an update weekly, Friendster every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
buz versus Friendster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbuzFriendster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19K ratings) — better4.1 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better48
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB11 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperBUZ TECHNOLOGYFriendster Labs Inc.

Customer experience

buz

All ratings18,680 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.3%

Friendster

All ratings48 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

buz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trouble leaving the app and returning to home screen
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video calling capabilities
  • Implement offline messaging support
  • Improve voice quality and reliability
  • Expand customization options
  • Integrate with more platforms and devices

Friendster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

buz

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Friendster

Subscriptions2
  • Friendster Premium$2.991 Month
  • Friendster Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is buz free?
buz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Friendster free?
Friendster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, buz or Friendster?
buz is rated higher. buz averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Friendster averages 4.1 from 48 ratings.
Do buz or Friendster have ads?
Neither buz nor Friendster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, buz or Friendster?
buz ships an update weekly, and Friendster every 3 days. Most recently, buz was updated on November 10, 2026 and Friendster on November 5, 2026.

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