Buzzjar vs Appearance
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!
Appearance
Visualize yourself in any online fashion style with a quick scan. See how looks from social media or your photos appear on you in seconds. Book and brief a stylist to make your chosen look a reality.
- Create a personalized appearance model
- Visualize online styles on your model
- Import looks from social media and photos
- Book and brief stylists directly
- Early access with weekly improvements
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Appearance lets you see yourself in any style you find online, and then connects you with the business to make it real. How it works: 1) Create your Appearance - with one quick scan. 2) Send or share ANYTHING you see on online straight into the app (incl. Instagram reels/carousels, Pinterest pins, or looks from your photos gallery). 3) In less than 30 seconds, see that style on your Appearance. 4) When you find an appearance you love, we'll find you the best matched business to bring it to life. *FREE-ACCESS: Visit a partner business to get a free access. For ideas or feedback, or to become a partner business/stylist, please email us at: hello@appearance.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appearance.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzjar at none against Appearance's 4. Appearance's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Appearance sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Buzzjar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buzzjar ships an update every 4 months, Appearance weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buzzjar | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hooha Advocacy Technology Ltd | Appearance Ltd |
In-app purchases
Buzzjar
No in-app purchases
Appearance
- Early Access$9.991 Month
- Early Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Starter Pack (5 looks)$2.99









