Goated vs Buzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goated
Create groups and seasons to compete with friends using custom challenges and predictions. Earn points by completing tasks and proving your success with media uploads. Rise through leaderboards to become the ultimate "GOAT" of your group.
- Create groups and seasons
- Custom challenges with media proof
- Unique prediction system
- Leaderboard competition
- Flexible rule customization
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With Goated, you can create groups, compete for points, and prove who the real GOAT is. In Goated, you decide the rules of the game! Create Groups and Seasons Form a group of friends or a team, give it a unique name, and start your first season. Custom Challenges Create unique challenges and put your friends to the test. To earn points, you must complete them and prove it by uploading a photo or video. Unique Predictions Do you think your friend will fail the driving test? Do you think the teacher will be late again? In Goated, you can make predictions about any situation. Prove You're the GOAT Rise up the leaderboard and turn your challenges and predictions into points to become the GOAT of the season. Ideal for Any Group Goated is perfect for groups of friends, soccer teams, classes, or anyone who wants to take the fun to the next level. Ready for the challenge? Download Goated now and prove that you are the real GOAT. The competition starts here!thol
Buzz
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Whether you want to start a conversation, ask a question, or see what others are talking about, Buzz makes it easy to engage with your school in one place. Join Your Campus Community: Find your university’s community and take part in conversations that matter to students like you. Buzz is designed to keep discussions relevant, local, and centered around campus life. Share Freely and Authentically: Buzz lets you post and interact in a way that feels natural and low-pressure. Share thoughts, questions, jokes, or experiences without needing to build a public persona. Conversations are about ideas and experiences — not follower counts. Stay in the Loop: From campus discussions to student experiences, Buzz helps you stay informed about what’s happening around you. Scroll, read, and participate in conversations happening right now at your school. Buy and Sell: Find great deals or sell what you don’t need in the student-only campus marketplace. Built for Students: Buzz is designed with student communities in mind. Clear guidelines and active moderation help keep conversations respectful, welcoming, and relevant for everyone. Optional Enhancements: Buzz is free to use. An optional paid subscription is available for enhancements such as profile photos, longer posts, extended edit time, and additional interaction features. A subscription is not required to use the app or participate in campus conversations. There are also marketplace enhancements such as a pass that allows unlimited listings, as well as individual listing boosts. If you have any questions or features you would like to see, email us at support@buzzapp.ca TERMS: https://www.buzzapp.ca/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goated at none against Buzz's 6. Goated also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Buzz's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Buzz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Goated asks for nothing beyond the download.
Goated ships an update every 4 days, Buzz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goated | Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Goated Development | HealthyAI LLC |
In-app purchases
Goated
No in-app purchases
Buzz
- Buzz Pro (Special Offer)$0.991 Month
- Buzz Pro$1.991 Month
- Urgent Listing (3 days)$1.99
- Marketplace Pass$3.99
- Urgent Listing (1 week)$3.99
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- Marketplace Pass (Lifetime)$6.99









