Comparison

GroupSocial vs Buzz

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

Head to head
About

GroupSocial

Connects brands, content creators, and individuals with audiences to relevant opportunities. Facilitates partnerships and collaborations within a creator-focused platform. Offers an optional Certified Membership for enhanced access.

Highlights
  • Brand-creator connections
  • Audience engagement
  • Partnership opportunities
  • Trend shaping
  • Certified Membership
Features
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We unite brands, creators, and anyone with an audience. Whether you’re a brand looking for partnerships, a content creator shaping trends, or someone with a loyal audience, GroupSocial connects you with the right opportunities — from creators collaborating with brands and fellow creators, to brands connecting with creators and other like-minded brands. We also offer the option of Certified Membership within the app. This subscription is bound by the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Buzz

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Whether you want to start a conversation, ask a question, or see what others are talking about, Buzz makes it easy to engage with your school in one place. Join Your Campus Community: Find your university’s community and take part in conversations that matter to students like you. Buzz is designed to keep discussions relevant, local, and centered around campus life. Share Freely and Authentically: Buzz lets you post and interact in a way that feels natural and low-pressure. Share thoughts, questions, jokes, or experiences without needing to build a public persona. Conversations are about ideas and experiences — not follower counts. Stay in the Loop: From campus discussions to student experiences, Buzz helps you stay informed about what’s happening around you. Scroll, read, and participate in conversations happening right now at your school. Buy and Sell: Find great deals or sell what you don’t need in the student-only campus marketplace. Built for Students: Buzz is designed with student communities in mind. Clear guidelines and active moderation help keep conversations respectful, welcoming, and relevant for everyone. Optional Enhancements: Buzz is free to use. An optional paid subscription is available for enhancements such as profile photos, longer posts, extended edit time, and additional interaction features. A subscription is not required to use the app or participate in campus conversations. There are also marketplace enhancements such as a pass that allows unlimited listings, as well as individual listing boosts. If you have any questions or features you would like to see, email us at support@buzzapp.ca TERMS: https://www.buzzapp.ca/terms

Screenshots

GroupSocial4 screens
Buzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: GroupSocial at 3 against Buzz's 1. GroupSocial also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GroupSocial sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Buzz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupSocial ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GroupSocial versus Buzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupSocialBuzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (120 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGroupSocial LLCHealthyAI LLC

Bugs and requests

GroupSocial

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced analytics and reporting
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Expanded brand and creator network

Buzz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GroupSocial

Subscriptions4
  • Certified7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Certified7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Certified7 Days trial$179.991 Year
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  • Certified7 Days trial$449.991 Year
6 purchases

Buzz

Subscriptions2
  • Buzz Pro (Special Offer)$0.991 Month
  • Buzz Pro$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Urgent Listing (3 days)$1.99
  • Marketplace Pass$3.99
  • Urgent Listing (1 week)$3.99
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  • Marketplace Pass (Lifetime)$6.99

Questions

Is GroupSocial free?
GroupSocial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzz free?
Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GroupSocial or Buzz have ads?
Neither GroupSocial nor Buzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupSocial or Buzz?
GroupSocial ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzz monthly. Most recently, GroupSocial was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buzz on October 28, 2026.

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