Comparison

Social Network Lite vs The BuddyUp®

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

Head to head
About

Social Network Lite

Features
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The social network app is a software client that allows you to connect your social community created with OSSN, using the app you can connect with your friends, see their social activities and stay on top of your social network. 1. Login 2. Signup 3. Newsfeed Page 4. Wall posts 5. Tag friend in post 6. Add location in post 7. Add a image file 8. Set privacy 9. Reactions to posts and comments! 10. Comment 11. Image Comment 12. Profile Page 13. Add/Remove Profile Picture 14. Add/Remove Profile Cover Photo 15. Profile Settings 16. Friends Requests Management 17. Friends List 18. Create Albums 19. Add Photo to Album 20. View Albums 21. View Album Photos 22. Delete Album Photo 23. Groups Profile 24. Groups Newsfeed 25. Group Edit 26. Group Member Requests (accept/decline) 27. Group Members Page 28. Group About 29. Group Join/UnJoin 30. Youtube Videos Support. 31. Notifications 32. Live Messages System 33. Recent Messages 34. Delete Messages. 35. Infinite wall posts loading (Automatic Pagination) 36. Auto Login

About

The BuddyUp®

This platform uses short videos to facilitate real-life connections and collaborations. Post requests for help, offer skills, or promote events to find local individuals for projects, gigs, or hangouts. It focuses on action and community building over endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Post short videos for requests or offers
  • Discover local activities and events
  • Connect 1-on-1 or in small groups
  • Promote creative work or services locally
  • Build real relationships through action
  • Video showcases personality before meeting
Features
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The BuddyUp® is a Social Utility Platform where short videos lead to real-life connections. Most apps help you scroll. The BuddyUp® helps you do. Post a short video to ask for help with a project, offer a skill, promote an event, or find someone to do something with — then connect with real people in your area who respond. No endless browsing. No cold DMs. Just a quick video and the right people showing up. Whether you're a creative looking for collaborators, someone new to a city, or just tired of doing everything solo — The BuddyUp® turns what you need into who you need. What you can do on The BuddyUp®: - Post short videos to request help or offer your skills - Discover local activities and events from real people nearby - Link up 1-on-1 or in small groups for projects, gigs, or hangouts - Promote your creative work or services to your local community - Build real relationships through action, not just scrolling Why The BuddyUp® is different: - Video shows personality before you ever meet - Requests and offers spark natural, low-pressure connection - Everything is built around real-life meetups, not online chat - One app for creative collabs, local activities, and community help This isn't about followers. It's about finding your people and actually doing things together. Download The BuddyUp® and turn requests into real plans. It's not social media. It's social utility. Terms of Use: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=31717252-f177-4a61-9d88-5f4505df452d Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=46773429-bfeb-4673-ae97-decaf18e1e91

Screenshots

Social Network Lite4 screens
The BuddyUp®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Social Network Lite at none against The BuddyUp®'s 10. The BuddyUp®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. The BuddyUp® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.49 per month. Social Network Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Social Network Lite versus The BuddyUp®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSocial Network LiteThe BuddyUp®
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSyed Arsalan Hussain ShahBuddy Upward, Co

In-app purchases

None

Social Network Lite

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The BuddyUp®

Subscriptions1
  • Get Premium$22.491 Month
One-time9
  • Viewed You - 24hrs$1.99
  • Event Boost - 3 days$1.99
  • Boost Profile - 24hrs$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Buddy Pass - 3 days$1.99
  • Gig Charge$3.00
  • Viewed You - 7 days$5.99
  • Viewed You - 30 days$10.99
  • Buddy Badge - Forever$25.00
  • Buddy Pass - Forever$25.00

Questions

Is Social Network Lite free?
Social Network Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The BuddyUp® free?
The BuddyUp® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Social Network Lite or The BuddyUp® have ads?
Neither Social Network Lite nor The BuddyUp® shows ads.

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