theliveapp vs Buzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
theliveapp
Discover real-time campus activity and connect with fellow students. See who's gathering where, what conversations are happening, and be part of your college community as it unfolds.
- Real-time campus activity feed
- See who is at specific locations
- Location-based chatrooms
- Post content tied to real places
- Control presence and privacy settings
- Exclusive college student network
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See your campus live. theliveapp shows you who's where and what's happening right now on and around your college campus. See where students are gathering, who's at each location, what people are talking about, and what's happening across campus — all in real time. Your college. Your network. theliveapp is built exclusively for college students. Students verify their college email to join their school's private ecosystem, so the people you see are students from your college. See who's where. Wondering where everyone is? Explore locations across campus and nearby to see how many students are there right now. Depending on their privacy settings, you can also see who's there. From the library and student center to gyms, restaurants and nightlife, theliveapp gives you a live view of your college community. Know what's happening now. See posts, conversations and activity happening around campus right now. Location chatrooms connect the conversation to the place. When someone is actually there, you'll know. Be there to post there. Content on theliveapp is tied to real places. You have to actually be at a location to create a post there — giving you a real-time look at what's happening from students who are actually there. Control your presence. You decide how your presence is shared. Choose who can see when you're at a location or keep your identity private while still exploring what's happening around campus. College is happening right now. See who's where. See what's happening. Be part of it. See your campus live. See who's where. See what's happening.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: theliveapp at none against Buzz's 6. theliveapp also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). 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. Buzz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. theliveapp asks for nothing beyond the download.
theliveapp ships an update every 6 days, Buzz monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | theliveapp | Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (206 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 206 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Live Technologies | HealthyAI LLC |
Bugs and requests
theliveapp
Requested features
6 requests- Feature to save photos
- Stories and videos to auto-play
- Follow places
- Discover page for nearby happenings
- Add more locations (e.g., Tribeca, Fairfield)
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- Android support (mentioned once, but significant)
Buzz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
theliveapp
No in-app purchases
Buzz
- Buzz Pro (Special Offer)$0.991 Month
- Buzz Pro$1.991 Month
- 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









