Comparison

The BuddyUp® vs Facevel

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

Head to head
About

The BuddyUp®

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

About

Facevel

Features
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Welcome to Facevel, the all-in-one social media platform where community, creativity, and connection come together. Share your life, discover trends, and be part of meaningful conversations — all in one place. Connect with Friends & Family • Follow and interact with people you care about • Real-time messaging, voice chats, and custom reactions • Curated feed based on your interests Express Yourself • Post photos, videos, reels and Stories • Powerful editing tools & expressive stickers • Unique canvas for your creativity Discover What Matters • Personalized Explore feed with trending content • Groups & communities built around shared passions • Local and global happenings tailored to you Create & Share Live • Go live anytime — invite friends or broadcast to followers • Real-time engagement with live comments and reactions • Save and share highlights from your streams Privacy You Can Trust • Advanced privacy settings for posts, profile, and activity • Control who sees your content and contacts • Built-in tools for safety, reporting, and blocking Stay In The Loop • Instant notifications for comments, likes, mentions & messages • Smart suggestions so you never miss a moment • Sync with contacts and other services for seamless social discovery Facevel Premium (optional subscription) • Ad-free experience • Exclusive filters & stickers • Enhanced analytics for creators Join the Journey Whether you’re connecting with friends, sharing your creativity, or exploring new interests — Facevel brings your world together. Download Facevel now and start your story.

Screenshots

The BuddyUp®4 screens
Facevel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Facevel at none against The BuddyUp®'s 10. The BuddyUp®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Facevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
The BuddyUp® versus Facevel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BuddyUp®Facevel
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBuddy Upward, CoNdugutse Eric

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
None

Facevel

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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