Comparison

Buzz vs Yarty

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

Head to head
About

Buzz

Discover real-time social events happening around you, from concerts to parties. Connect with friends, secure your spot with guest lists, and enjoy seamless entry with digital tickets. Explore local culture and find your next exciting moment.

Highlights
  • Real-time event discovery
  • Guest lists and RSVPs
  • Friends activity feed
  • Smart location filters
  • QR check-in and digital tickets
  • Verified hosts and reputation system
  • Live event content feed
Features
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Buzz—Your City. Your Events. Your Moment. Buzz is a real-time social discovery platform that connects people to what’s happening around them—anywhere in the world. From concerts and pop-ups to rooftop parties, workshops, nightlife, and community gatherings, Buzz puts the world’s best moments in the palm of your hand. See where the energy is. Find where your friends are going. Claim your place instantly. Buzz isn’t just about events—it’s about connection, culture, and being part of the moment. Top Features • Guest Lists & RSVPs – Secure your spot in seconds • Friends Activity—See where people in your network are headed • Smart Location Filters – Discover what’s happening near you or around the globe • QR Check-In & Digital Tickets – Seamless entry and attendance tracking • Verified Hosts & Reputation System – Attend trusted, high-quality experiences • Live Feed—Real-time content from events as they unfold Buzz replaces group chats, flyers, and endless links with one powerful feed of real-world experiences. Whether you’re traveling, exploring a new city, or just looking for something to do tonight—Buzz shows you where to be. Join the moment. Find your Buzz.

About

Yarty

Discover what's happening on campus with real-time event listings and a live vibe heatmap. This app helps you find the best parties and events, and allows hosts to manage their events efficiently.

Highlights
  • Live Vibe Heatmap
  • Real-time event listings
  • Event invitations
  • Live event performance breakdowns
  • Event revenue tracking
  • Quick directions
Features
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So… what’s the move tonight? Stop partyhopping blind. Stop wandering campus for “one more spot” that isn’t. With YARTY, you’ll know before you go. Whether you’re a freshman hunting your first real college night, or a senior trying to make the most of your last spring, YARTY helps you find the vibe fast. - Live Vibe Heatmap showing what’s popping around campus - Real-time event listings so you don’t waste the night Tap in, see what’s happening, and move with confidence Not the vibe you wanted? Switch plans instantly. Get quick directions with a tap and keep the night moving. Hosts, run your event like it matters. - Invite with a click Turnout isn’t a guessing game anymore - Live breakdowns: check-ins, revenue, cadence, and performance Built to be way cheaper than traditional event platforms Know before you go. Run it like a pro. Welcome to YARTY.

Screenshots

Buzz4 screens
Yarty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buzz at 8 against Yarty's 1. Yarty's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buzz against 5.0 for Yarty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzz has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Buzz versus Yarty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzYarty
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHenry HughesOleksandr Serkov

Customer experience

Buzz

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Yarty

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Buzz

No in-app purchases

None

Yarty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzz free?
Buzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarty free?
Yarty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buzz or Yarty?
Buzz and Yarty are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Buzz or Yarty have ads?
Neither Buzz nor Yarty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzz or Yarty?
Buzz ships an update fortnightly, and Yarty fortnightly. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 30, 2026 and Yarty on October 31, 2026.

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