# Buzz vs GYMPULSED

The clearest difference is rating: GYMPULSED at 5.0 against Buzz's 1.0. GYMPULSED also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Buzz's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buzz sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and GYMPULSED sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GYMPULSED holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Buzz ships an update every 2 weeks, GYMPULSED every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | GYMPULSED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-drink-tracker/id6760569453/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsed-workout-challenges/id6772085679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 67 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Stolen Spot S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782863432) | [STIRBAT IT ENTERPRISES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841708817) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-drink-tracker/id6760569453)

This app helps you track your alcohol consumption mindfully, offering gentle visualizations and personalized recovery tips. It allows you to log drinks quickly, monitor progress against goals, and view historical patterns without numerical readouts.

**Highlights:** Gentle pace visualization, Quick drink logging, Track standard units and calories, Drink-free day streak, Morning recovery tips, Calendar view of patterns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buzz Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Buzz Pro Yearly Discount | $12.99 | per year |
| Buzz Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### GYMPULSED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gympulsed-workout-challenges/id6772085679)

This app connects you with a gym partner for 1v1 accountability challenges. Set custom rules, track progress together, and use location-based check-ins to ensure consistency. Secure payouts are handled via Stripe.

**Highlights:** 1v1 accountability challenges, Customizable challenge rules, Location-based gym check-ins, Secure Stripe payouts, Shared progress tracking, Partner linking via invite code

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gympulsed Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Gympulsed Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Gympulsed Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buzz free?

Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GYMPULSED free?

GYMPULSED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buzz or GYMPULSED?

GYMPULSED is rated higher. Buzz averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GYMPULSED averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Buzz or GYMPULSED have ads?

GYMPULSED shows ads; Buzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buzz or GYMPULSED?

Buzz ships an update every 2 weeks, and GYMPULSED every 4 days. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 5, 2026 and GYMPULSED on October 6, 2026.

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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.*
