The BuddyUp® vs Shiplive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The BuddyUp®
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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
Shiplive
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ShipLive – Connect with crew. Discover every port. Grab crew deals! ShipLive is the social app for ship crew! Whether you're looking to meet new people on board, discover who's in port with you, or unlock exclusive crew discounts, ShipLive makes every contract more social and every day ashore more rewarding. Features • Connect with crew members from your ship and other ships in port • Swipe to discover new people on board • Chat instantly with your matches • View your ship itinerary and upcoming ports • Discover exclusive crew-only deals, restaurants, bars and activities • Save money with verified local offers made for crew members • Explore what's happening in every port you visit Join the crew community and make the most of life at sea with ShipLive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiplive at none against The BuddyUp®'s 10. The BuddyUp®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. The BuddyUp® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.49 per month. Shiplive asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The BuddyUp® | Shiplive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Buddy Upward, Co | Roel de Vries |
In-app purchases
The BuddyUp®
- Get Premium$22.491 Month
- Viewed You - 24hrs$1.99
- Event Boost - 3 days$1.99
- Boost Profile - 24hrs$1.99
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- 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
Shiplive
No in-app purchases









