# PolyBuzz vs Sakura

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sakura at 97% against PolyBuzz's 44%. Sakura also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). PolyBuzz's advantage is ratings volume (475K vs 21K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PolyBuzz sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sakura sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sakura holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PolyBuzz has 475K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PolyBuzz's written reviews are positive against 97% of Sakura's.

PolyBuzz ships an update every 8 days, Sakura every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyBuzz | Sakura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (475K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybuzz-chat-with-characters/id6449190344/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-chat-with-ai-bots/id6467520779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **475K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **96.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CLOUD WHALE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669009329) | [Sakura AI, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708752963) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyBuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybuzz-chat-with-characters/id6449190344)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #58 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Engage in realistic conversations with AI chatbots that mimic real characters, complete with authentic voices and personalities. Create your own characters or interact with those made by others in a vibrant community. Explore endless story possibilities and enjoy free, immersive dialogues.

**Highlights:** AI chatbots with authentic voices, Character creation tools, Interact with community-created characters, Endless conversation possibilities, Free to chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poly Standard Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ExplorerPlus Monthly Plan | $6.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $12.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $15.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $15.90 | per month |
| ExplorerPlus Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly | $19.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $22.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $24.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $29.90 | per month |
| Poly Ultimate Monthly Plan | $29.90 | per month |
| ExplorerPlus Yearly Plan | $69.00 | per year |
| CreatorPlus Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| Poly Standard Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| PolyPlus Yearly Plan | $129.00 | per year |
| CreatorPlus Yearly Plan | $159.00 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $169.00 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.00 | per year |
| PolyPlus Yearly Plan | $249.00 | per year |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Opals | $5.90 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $11.95 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $16.90 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $19.90 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $24.95 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $34.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 No filter, unlimited chat
- 🤖 Wide variety of characters to chat with
- 🕰️ Unlimited chat time
- 🎨 Ability to create custom characters
- 🚀 Responsive AI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 AI has poor memory, forgets details
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤖 AI can be repetitive or inconsistent
- 🔍 Difficulty searching for specific characters

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- App crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent character responses
- Inability to delete chat history

**Requested features**

- Improved character search and filtering
- Better AI memory and consistency
- Option to disable NSFW content
- Ability to save and revisit chat histories
- Group chat functionality


### Sakura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-chat-with-ai-bots/id6467520779)

Create and chat with unique AI characters, customizing their appearance and personality. Engage in immersive role-play adventures or use AI assistants for productivity. Connect with a community and explore endless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create custom AI characters, Customize appearance and personality, Immersive AI role-play, AI assistant for productivity, AI friend for support, User-generated AI characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sakura+ Gold | $5.00 | per month |
| Sakura+ Diamond | $19.00 | per month |
| Sakura+ Infinite | $39.00 | per month |
| Sakura+ Diamond | $131.99 | per year |
| Sakura+ Infinite | $274.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Engaging AI conversations
- 🔓 No restrictive filters
- 🎨 Customizable chat experience
- 👥 Active and helpful community
- 💻 Seamless app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive AI responses
- 📤 Limited daily message quota
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity problems with Discord integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple personas
- Improved AI memory and consistency
- Group chat functionality
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyBuzz free?

PolyBuzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sakura free?

Sakura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PolyBuzz or Sakura?

Sakura is rated higher. PolyBuzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 475K ratings, while Sakura averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do PolyBuzz or Sakura have ads?

Neither PolyBuzz nor Sakura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolyBuzz or Sakura?

PolyBuzz ships an update every 8 days, and Sakura every 3 weeks. Most recently, PolyBuzz was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sakura on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*