# StudyBuddy vs xView

The clearest difference is rating: xView at 4.5 against StudyBuddy's 3.4. xView also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 19) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). StudyBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xView sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StudyBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

xView holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xView has 47K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of StudyBuddy's written reviews are positive against 59% of xView's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StudyBuddy ships an update monthly, xView every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StudyBuddy | xView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybuddy/id948997336/reviews) | **[4.5 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xview-reports-unfollowers-ig/id1541777461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nathaniel Blumer](https://appshunter.io/developer/859778029) | [RZG Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500202358) |

## What reviewers say

### StudyBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studybuddy/id948997336)

Connect with nearby students to study together. Find a study partner for exams, projects, or casual academic discussions. Make learning more social, fun, and collaborative.

**Highlights:** Find nearby study buddies, Collaborative studying, Social learning, Exam preparation, Academic discussions

**In-app purchases:** none


### xView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xview-reports-unfollowers-ig/id1541777461)

This app provides real-time analytics for Instagram and Facebook, helping you track unfollowers, identify blockers, and view stories privately. It offers insights into audience engagement and allows for effortless management of multiple social media accounts.

**Highlights:** Track Instagram unfollowers, Get unfollow notifications, Discover blockers, Identify users who don't follow back, View Instagram stories privately, Track Facebook unfriends, Analyze engagement

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook Tracker | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Facebook Tracker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Instagram Unfollowers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Facebook Tracker | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Facebook Who Unfriended Me | $8.99 | per month |
| Instagram Followers Tracker | $9.99 | per month |
| Facebook Who Unfriended Me | $11.99 | per month |
| Facebook View | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💯 Fantastic delivery of service
- 🙏 Helpful in solving relationship issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/refreshing properly
- 🤔 Unclear how the app works/what the numbers mean
- 💰 Expensive subscription, not worth the money
- 🤷‍♀️ Inaccurate/misleading information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or logs users out frequently
- Unable to log in or access the app
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, still charged)

**Requested features**

- Provide more details on how the app works
- Show when/how often profiles are viewed
- Improve the accuracy of stranger interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StudyBuddy free?

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

### Is xView free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StudyBuddy or xView?

xView is rated higher. StudyBuddy averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while xView averages 4.5 from 47K ratings.

### Do StudyBuddy or xView have ads?

xView shows ads; StudyBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, StudyBuddy or xView?

StudyBuddy ships an update monthly, and xView every 10 days. Most recently, StudyBuddy was updated on November 11, 2026 and xView on November 12, 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.*