Comparison

Flows vs buz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flows

Connect with people nearby without an internet connection using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer WiFi. Express yourself, find new friends, and communicate even in areas with no signal.

Highlights
  • Offline chat
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Peer-to-peer WiFi
  • Connect with nearby users
  • Express yourself
  • Find new friends
Features
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Chat with the people nearby without Internet connection! Whether you are at a concert, stuck in the subway or travelling in another country, no problem we got your back. Flows enables you to connect to the people around you without using your Internet connection! Express yourself, find new friends! Geek note: Flows is using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer WiFi (Multipeer Connectivity Framework) to connect your device to the ones near you so don't forget to turn them on!

About

buz

Connect with loved ones through fast, natural voice messaging. Enjoy features like push-to-talk, voice filters, live group spaces, and instant translation. Stay connected seamlessly with an overlay for multitasking.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk voice messaging
  • Voice filters and effects
  • Live group chat spaces
  • Autoplay voice messages
  • Voice to text transcription
  • Instant translation in group chats
  • Video calls
  • Overlay for multitasking
Features
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buz is voice messaging made fast, natural, and fun. Just push to talk and easily connect with loved ones like you’re right there with them, bridging age and language gaps. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Push to Talk We all know talking beats typing. Skip the keys, hit the big green button, and let your voice deliver your thoughts fast and direct. Voice Filters Spice up your voice messages with a twist! Change your voice—go deep, childlike, spooky, and more. Surprise your friends and unleash your inner voice wizard! live place Make your group chat live! Customize your space and invite friends to hang out. Pick your colors, add pictures, and set the mood with background music—turn it into your crew’s ultimate vibe spot! Autoplay Messages Never miss a word from loved ones. Even with your phone locked, their voice messages play instantly with our autoplay feature. Voice to Text Can’t listen right now—at work or in a meeting? This feature instantly transcribes voice messages so you can stay in the loop on the go. Tap the button in the top-left to turn it purple, and all incoming messages will be converted to text. Group Chats with Instant Translation Rally your crew for a fun, lively chat. Share laughs, inside jokes, and quick banter with friends—voices make every crowd better. Foreign languages are automatically translated into one you understand. Video Call Start face-to-face calls worldwide with one tap! Connect with fun video calls. See your friends live, in the moment. Shortcuts Stay connected anytime with buz. A handy overlay lets you chat while gaming, scrolling, or working—no interruptions. AI Buddy Your smart sidekick on buz. It instantly translates 26 languages (and counting), chats with you, answers questions, shares fun facts, and drops travel tips—always there, wherever you are. Easily add people from your contacts or share your buz ID. Be sure to stay on Wi‑Fi or mobile data for smooth chats and no surprise charges. Great! Try this new way to connect with friends and loved ones. Help us make buz better! We appreciate your feedback and want to hear from you! Share your suggestions, ideas, and experiences with us: Email: buzofficial@vocalbeats.com Official website: www.buz.ai Instagram: @buz.global Facebook: buz global TikTok: @buz_global

Screenshots

Flows4 screens
buz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: buz at 4.9 against Flows's 2.4. buz also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 5). Flows's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

buz holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: buz has 19K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Flows's written reviews are positive against 89% of buz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flows ships an update every 3 months, buz weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flows versus buz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowsbuz
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings519K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB281 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperepctexBUZ TECHNOLOGY

Customer experience

Flows

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

buz

All ratings18,680 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Flows

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

buz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Trouble leaving the app and returning to home screen
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video calling capabilities
  • Implement offline messaging support
  • Improve voice quality and reliability
  • Expand customization options
  • Integrate with more platforms and devices

In-app purchases

None

Flows

No in-app purchases

None

buz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flows free?
Flows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is buz free?
buz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flows or buz?
buz is rated higher. Flows averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while buz averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.
Do Flows or buz have ads?
Neither Flows nor buz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flows or buz?
Flows ships an update every 3 months, and buz weekly. Most recently, Flows was updated on November 1, 2026 and buz on November 7, 2026.

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