# Buzz vs Otherwise

The clearest difference is rating: Otherwise at 5.0 against Buzz's 3.7. Otherwise also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Buzz's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Otherwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Buzz ships an update every 4 days, Otherwise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Otherwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-find-creative-events/id6744612334/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otherwise/id6776748048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Frost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808441195) | [Christopher Rimmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776748050) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-find-creative-events/id6744612334)

Discover curated events in fashion, music, and art. Find album listening parties, brand activations, and exhibition openings. Search your city's hottest events and secure invites.

**Highlights:** Event discovery, Fashion events, Music events, Art exhibitions, City event map, Secure invites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Otherwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otherwise/id6776748048)

This app delivers a daily dose of wit and wisdom through curated quotes. It offers a brief mental exercise with thought-provoking and humorous content, designed to be savored in just thirty seconds.

**Highlights:** Daily curated quotes, Wit and wisdom, Micro-brain workout, No ads or tracking, No accounts needed

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

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

### Is Otherwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or Otherwise?

Otherwise is rated higher. Buzz averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Otherwise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buzz or Otherwise have ads?

Buzz shows ads; Otherwise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or Otherwise?

Buzz ships an update every 4 days, and Otherwise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 12, 2026 and Otherwise on October 14, 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.*