Buzzjar vs Young Scot
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!
Young Scot
This app offers young people in Scotland access to discounts, rewards, and essential services on the go. It features a digital card for in-store offers and allows users to earn points for positive activities and prizes. Developed with direct input from its target audience, it aims to help users thrive.
- Access hundreds of discounts
- Interactive map for local offers
- Earn points for positive activities
- Apply for Young Carers Package
- Order replacement National Entitlement Card
- Digital card for in-store discounts
- Receive opportunity notifications
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At Young Scot, we support young people in Scotland to thrive and make the most of life! This app provides an easy and accessible way for 12 to 26-year-olds to enjoy the benefits of our Young Scot services on the go. We developed our app with direct input from young people to ensure it meets your needs. Discounts Access hundreds of in-store and online discounts. Use the ‘Near Me’ interactive map to find offers local to you and throughout Scotland. Rewards Earn points by taking part in positive activities and enter to win exciting prizes! Entitlements Apply for the Young Carers Package and other packages. Replacement Young Scot National Entitlement Card If you’ve linked your card and your details are the same, order a replacement through the app. Digital card Use your digital card to access in-store discounts (keep using your physical card for free bus travel and PASS proof of age). Notifications Be notified about new and exciting opportunities straight to your phone. Can be disabled at any time. The app is available for 12 to 26-year-olds throughout Scotland. You will sign up for a mygovscot myaccount and be asked to link your Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Young Scot at none against Buzzjar's shown. Young Scot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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, Young Scot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzzjar | Young Scot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hooha Advocacy Technology Ltd | Improvement Service Company |
In-app purchases
Buzzjar
No in-app purchases
Young Scot
No in-app purchases









