BackMaps vs Buzzin Pattaya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackMaps
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BackMaps is a community-sourced collection of travel recommendations at backpacker hotspots around the world. Some of its features include: - An interactive world map to view all of the most popular backpacker travel recommendations around the world - Community-sourced backpacker travel guides for countries around the world, including where to stay, what to do, and where to eat - Bookmark recommendations so that you can easily return to them later - See which recommendations are most popular in the backpacking community by looking at the community upvotes and downvotes
Buzzin Pattaya
Discover hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and more in Pattaya. Plan your adventures with personalized itineraries and connect with locals and travelers through built-in chat. Find everything the city offers for a perfect day or night out.
- Venue discovery (hotels, restaurants, nightlife, etc.)
- Detailed venue information (prices, photos, descriptions)
- Business venue claiming and updates
- Event listings and creation
- Personalized itinerary planning
- In-app chat for connections and tips
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Buzzin Pattaya is your complete guide to exploring the vibrant city of Pattaya. Discover all types of venues — from hotels, cafes, and restaurants to health & wellness centers, gyms, nightlife spots, adult venues, offices, parks, and beaches. Each listing includes location details, approximate prices, photos, and descriptions to help you make the best choice. Business owners can easily claim their venue and update information themselves, ensuring visitors always see the most accurate details. Stay connected with the local community through events created by venues across the city, or plan your own personalized itineraries. Choose the time, date, and stops along your route to design the perfect day or night out in Pattaya. With Buzzin Pattaya’s built-in chat, you can connect with friends, travelers, and locals to share tips, plan meet-ups, or explore the city together. Whether you live in Pattaya or are just visiting, Buzzin Pattaya makes it easier than ever to find places to relax, explore, and enjoy everything the city has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BackMaps at every 5 days against Buzzin Pattaya's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BackMaps ships an update every 5 days, Buzzin Pattaya every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackMaps | Buzzin Pattaya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shane Kadish | Carl Odeen |
In-app purchases
BackMaps
No in-app purchases
Buzzin Pattaya
No in-app purchases
