Buzzjar vs TownSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buzzjar
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Please note, this is an Alpha version of Buzzjar. It may contain minor bugs so please report any issues to help us improve the Buzzjar experience for everyone. Buzzjar is where friends share and discover great things to do, places to go and things to buy, earn rewards for sharing authentic experiences and make smart purchases based on experiences they trust - all in one fantastic app! Start sharing with Buzzjar today and keep a look out for new partner brands where you’ll be able to earn/redeem rewards and spend your Buzzjar points. Here’s how: In Buzzjar you’ll follow people you trust - your closest friends and family You’ll quickly discover their shopping, travel, leisure & entertainment experiences, perfectly organised, all in one place You’ll share your own verified experiences in the app and via Buzzjar with your social networks You’ll enjoy instant rewards (points and branded rewards) just for sharing your own experiences using Buzzjar You’ll get customised offers in the app You’ll make better choices about what to do, where to go and what to buy based on experiences you trust And, you’ll get to book & buy directly with your favourite brands at the best prices Buzzjar’s verification technology means Buzzjar experiences have integrity and authenticity built-in. This means you can trust the experiences you read in Buzzjar and it’s why we can offer rewards for your advocacy. Buzzjar keeps everything in one place. If Buzzjar’s location technology can find it, you can share your experience of it! Look out for Buzzjar partner businesses - they’ll be displaying Buzzjar QR codes - where you can earn branded rewards, as well as Buzzjar points, all of which are kept up to date in the app. You can redeem points against great offers you’ll find in the app and we’ll tell you about from time to time and redeem branded rewards on future visits or purchases. Remember, don’t forget to share all your shopping, travel, leisure, entertainment and day to day experiences on Buzzjar - you’ll be rewarded for your advocacy while helping your friends make great purchasing decisions. Buzzjar - Tell Your Friends!
TownSpot
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Feel part of where you live and live local - all local events, activities, and helpful community services in one simple place. What makes TownSpot so good: • Feel part of your local area by knowing everything going on around you • Find either fun local events or free local services if you're in need, there's something for everyone • Discover new places in you area that you never knew existed • See how active your local area is through view counts on local events • Add events to your calendar so you never miss a thing • View local venues on a map so you can gain a better idea your local area Download TownSpot and start to improve your local knowledge and engage with you local area. . What's the town saying about TownSpot? “I discovered Kentish Town Community Centre's music open mic nights through Town Spot” - George, joined Sep 2019 “I've become more aware of how much more there is to learn about Kentish Town and what's going on” - Peter, joined Apr 2020 “I found a volunteering opportunity at Castlehaven Community Centre because of TownSpot“ - Sophia, joined Oct 2020 “It's always full of really interesting things that are going on that you might've not realised you'd have been interested in and want to go take part in“ - Nessa, joined Mar 2020 OUR MISSION At TownSpot, our mission is to improve people's engagement and knowledge in the area they live, leading to longer and happier lives. YOUR PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. See our privacy policy here: https://www.townspot.co/privacy-policy Connect with us: https://twitter.com/town_spot https://instagram.com/town.spot
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TownSpot at none against Buzzjar's shown. TownSpot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buzzjar ships an update every 4 months, TownSpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzzjar | TownSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hooha Advocacy Technology Ltd | TOWNSPOT LTD |
In-app purchases
Buzzjar
No in-app purchases
TownSpot
No in-app purchases









