Convo vs buzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Convo
Connect with people in your immediate vicinity through real-time conversations and updates. Discover local events, share your thoughts, and engage with your community, all based on your current location.
- Connect with people nearby
- Real-time local feed updates
- Discover local events and news
- Post to all nearby users
- Private messaging
- User-friendly interface
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Discover, connect, and engage with people in your current area using Convo - the ultimate app for real-time, location-based conversations and updates! CONNECT WITH PEOPLE NEARBY Wherever you go, Convo automatically updates your feed with posts from people in your current area. At home? Chat with neighbors and your local community. On vacation? Instantly connect with others at your destination! SKIP THE FOMO: Stay in the loop with everything happening around you. From concerts and festivals to breaking news and local gossip, Convo keeps you informed and engaged with your community. JOIN THE CONVERSATION With Convo, your voice is heard! No need for a large following – your posts reach ALL nearby users, sparking meaningful connections and discussions. It's like walking into a room full of friends! PRIVATE MESSAGING Privately chat with anyone you meet on Convo! Whether you're new in town and looking to expand your social circle or securing a local business deal, Convo's got you covered. SHARE YOUR WORLD Speak up and share your thoughts, updates, and favorite moments. Reply to posts, show some love with hearts, and discover new people who share your interests. USER-FRIENDLY Convo's smooth and intuitive interface makes it a breeze to navigate. Stay notified about likes, replies, and new followers, keeping you engaged with your local network. Download Convo today and dive into the buzz of your current area! Connect, share, and be part of the conversation that matters most – the one happening right where you are.
buzz
Connect with your local community through location-based group chats. Discover events, find friends, and engage in conversations happening around you. Secure a unique handle and join the buzz in your city.
- Location-based group chats
- Discover local events
- Create or join communities
- Find people with mutual interests
- Coordinate local activities
- Unique handle reservation
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buzz. is the best way to connect with your local community! Join or create location-based group chats and discover what's happening around you. Reserve your unique handle and start buzzing today! Find friends, engage in local conversations, and be part of the buzz in your city.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: buzz at daily against Convo's weekly. buzz also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Convo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Convo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: buzz has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Convo ships an update weekly, buzz daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Convo | buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.8 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jake Adams | Sachin Muralidhar |
Customer experience
Convo
buzz
In-app purchases
Convo
No in-app purchases
buzz
No in-app purchases








