Pulse Map NYC vs Buzzd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse Map NYC
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Pulse shows you what's happening in New York City right now. Browse a live map of curated and community-reported events across six categories: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, and concerts. Scrub the timeline to plan ahead, or switch to list view to see what's closest. Tap any event for details, source links, and comments from the community. See something happening around you? Drop a pin and let others know — whether it's live music, a street performance, free giveaways, or a long line to avoid. Community reports include confirmation voting so you know if it's still going on. FEATURES • Interactive map with color-coded event markers across NYC • 72-hour timeline scrubber — see what's happening now or later • Filter by category: pop-ups, free stuff, happenings, bars, clubs, concerts • List view sorted by distance from your location • Vote on active events and mark interest on upcoming ones • Comment on events and connect with the community • Share events with friends via the native share sheet • Push notifications for events you're interested in • Sign in with Apple or Google — or browse without an account Pulse is built for New Yorkers and visitors who want to know what's going on around them without scrolling through five different apps. If it's happening in NYC, it's on Pulse.
Buzzd
Discover real-time nightlife insights from people on the ground. See live crowd levels, check-ins, and venue vibes to make informed decisions about where to go. Spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your night out.
- Live crowd level indicators
- Real user check-ins
- Discover nightlife spots
- Vibe Quiz for venue matching
- See venue activity before committing
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Buzzd helps you know what's happening before you go out. Nightlife changes fast. A place that was packed last weekend might be empty tonight. Covers change. Crowds change. Music changes. Plans fall apart. Buzzd gives you live signals from the people who are actually out. With Buzzd you can: • See live crowd levels • Check what's packed, busy, or chill • View real check-ins from people out tonight • Discover bars, rooftops, lounges, clubs, and nightlife spots • Use the Vibe Quiz to find places that fit the kind of night you're looking for • See what's happening before committing to a venue Whether you're planning the night or deciding where to go next, Buzzd helps you spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your night. Know before you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Buzzd at weekly against Pulse Map NYC's every 4 months. Buzzd also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pulse Map NYC against 5.0 for Buzzd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buzzd has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pulse Map NYC ships an update every 4 months, Buzzd weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pulse Map NYC | Buzzd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kalissa Feinberg | Julia Kaufman |
Customer experience
Pulse Map NYC
Buzzd
In-app purchases
Pulse Map NYC
No in-app purchases
Buzzd
No in-app purchases
