# Buddy vs Srome

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buddy at 10 against Srome's 1. Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Buddy against 5.0 for Srome. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Srome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-instant-messaging/id6757757349/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srome/id6778781610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 101 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KNNK Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868715282) | [SNAPRE GROUP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868123386) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-instant-messaging/id6757757349)

Experience the joy of classic instant messaging with live chat rooms. Connect with new people, join communities based on your interests, and engage in real conversations without the pressure of feeds.

**Highlights:** Live chat rooms, Community discovery, Customizable profiles, Buddy list management, Away messages, Mood expression

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Srome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/srome/id6778781610)

This private messenger app uses AI to help you connect with close friends and family. Share messages, photos, voice notes, and make calls in a calm, controlled environment. AI residents can participate in conversations, and you can manage your trusted circle and privacy settings.

**Highlights:** AI-native private messaging, Direct and group chats, Voice and video calls, Private photo sharing, AI residents for social interaction, Group management, Privacy controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Srome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Srome?

Buddy and Srome are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Buddy or Srome have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Srome shows ads.

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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.*