# Border Buds vs PUFF Bucks

The clearest difference is rating: PUFF Bucks at 4.9 against Border Buds's 4.4. PUFF Bucks also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (83 vs 13). On price, update cadence, 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.

PUFF Bucks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PUFF Bucks has 83 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Border Buds | PUFF Bucks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-buds/id6759059031/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-bucks/id6768466724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NBNC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876593194) | [PUFF Cannabis Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896575644) |

## What reviewers say

### Border Buds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/border-buds/id6759059031)

Access loyalty rewards, exclusive deals, and special offers. Track points, unlock promotions, and get notified about new products. Browse the menu, save favorites, and order ahead for pickup or curbside. Available for adults 21+ in Michigan.

**Highlights:** Loyalty rewards tracking, Exclusive deals and offers, Real-time point tracking, Order ahead for pickup/curbside, Menu browsing and favorites, Notifications for specials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PUFF Bucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-bucks/id6768466724)

This app serves as an all-access pass for a cannabis company, allowing users to order products, make payments, and earn rewards. Explore high-quality items, discover deals, and unlock VIP perks through a loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Order cannabis products, Make payments, Earn loyalty rewards, Access VIP perks, View hot deals, Join sweepstakes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Border Buds free?

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

### Is PUFF Bucks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Border Buds or PUFF Bucks?

PUFF Bucks is rated higher. Border Buds averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PUFF Bucks averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do Border Buds or PUFF Bucks have ads?

Neither Border Buds nor PUFF Bucks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Border Buds or PUFF Bucks?

Border Buds ships an update fortnightly, and PUFF Bucks fortnightly. Most recently, Border Buds was updated on September 9, 2026 and PUFF Bucks on September 14, 2026.

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