# BuzzzBuzzz vs Dippy

BuzzzBuzzz and Dippy both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BuzzzBuzzz's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dippy's. BuzzzBuzzz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 31) and ads (none vs shown). Dippy's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dippy sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BuzzzBuzzz asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BuzzzBuzzz against 4.3 for Dippy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dippy has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BuzzzBuzzz's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dippy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzzBuzzz | Dippy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzzbuzzz/id6452469825/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dippy-chat-with-ai-characters/id6471991500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Edward Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698910134) | [Impel Intelligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715899064) |

## What reviewers say

### BuzzzBuzzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzzbuzzz/id6452469825)

This app simulates a fidget toy using your iPhone's haptic engine. Drag your finger across the screen to create vibrations and visual feedback. Customize the background, icon color, and vibration settings.

**Highlights:** Haptic engine vibrations, Finger drag interaction, Customizable background color, Customizable gesture icon color, Adjustable vibration intensity, Adjustable vibration sharpness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dippy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dippy-chat-with-ai-characters/id6471991500)

Engage in authentic conversations with AI friends and characters tailored to your interests. Create unique personas, generate stunning AI art from prompts, and enjoy unlimited free messaging. Explore creative journeys and immersive role-playing with companions that learn and remember.

**Highlights:** AI character creation, AI image generation, Unlimited free messages, Personalized conversations, Immersive role-playing, Character customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dippy Super (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Dippy Super Ads Free (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Dippy Super (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Dippy Super Ads Free (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super Ads Free (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $99.00 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $99.00 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Dippy Super (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| 100 coins | $3.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive AI
- 👍 No ads or limits
- 💡 Empathetic and caring AI
- 🚀 Quick responses
- 👍 Variety of characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Clunky UI
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Regeneration button not working
- Inability to create/delete accounts
- Frequent 'something went wrong' errors
- Disappearing messages due to ads
- Inconsistent character responses

**Requested features**

- Add custom character creation
- Implement message editing/deletion
- Improve character memory and consistency
- Provide more character variety
- Add a 'backtrack' feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuzzzBuzzz free?

BuzzzBuzzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dippy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BuzzzBuzzz or Dippy?

BuzzzBuzzz is rated higher. BuzzzBuzzz averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dippy averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do BuzzzBuzzz or Dippy have ads?

Dippy shows ads; BuzzzBuzzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, BuzzzBuzzz or Dippy?

BuzzzBuzzz ships an update every 9 days, and Dippy every 9 days. Most recently, BuzzzBuzzz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dippy on October 25, 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.*