Buddy vs DM+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buddy
Connect with others through live chat rooms and build your social circle. Discover communities based on shared interests like gaming, music, or campus life. Enjoy direct conversations without the pressure of social media feeds.
- Live chat rooms
- Community discovery
- Customizable profiles
- Buddy list management
- Away messages
- Mood expression
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Buddy brings back the fun of classic instant messaging now with live chat rooms. Jump into conversations, meet new people, and find communities around gaming, late night talks, music, relationships, campus life, and more. Create rooms, build your buddy list, set custom away messages, and express your mood your way. No feeds. No pressure. Just real conversations.
DM+
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Discover a seamless messaging experience designed for our users who value quick, responsive, and private conversations. Whether you're staying in touch or exploring new connections, our app offers a secure and user-friendly environment. Download now to keep the conversation going!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Buddy at 15.0 against DM+'s 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Buddy ships an update every 6 days, DM+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buddy | DM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KNNK Studio LLC | FBP MEDIA s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Buddy
No in-app purchases
DM+
No in-app purchases
