Comparison

Buzz vs Sup

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

Head to head
About

Buzz

Discover and connect with new people based on shared interests like music, movies, and gaming. Swipe to find friends nearby or globally, chat, share photos, and even find local activities. Earn rewards for your engagement.

Highlights
  • Swipe to meet people
  • Match through interests
  • Chat and share photos
  • Find local activities
  • Earn rewards
  • Global and local connections
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Buzz is the most fun way to make new friends. Think of it as the best party spot which the whole world can enter! You'll get to find peeps with your vibe, nearby or anywhere around the world. Buzz helps you match through interests in 6 different categories which are; Music, Movies, Food, Gaming, Sports, and Travel. Millions of people are using Buzz to: • Swipe your way to meet fun people near you within your age range. • Make new friends nearby or anywhere in the world. • Chat with peeps, share pics and bring your Bitmoji to Buzz! • Get rewards for being active. • Find things to do nearby. • App is so simple to use, you don't need to be a wizz to use it! Buzz is your new friend :) So what are you waiting for? Join the party now! Term & Condition: http://mapbuzz.com/privacy.html

About

Sup

Connect with friends and discover new people through shared interests. Share photos, GIFs, voice notes, and play games directly within the app. Customize your profile and earn badges to express yourself.

Highlights
  • Discover and create groups
  • Share photos, GIFs, and voice notes
  • Play in-app games
  • Earn unlockable badges
  • Customize profile and app appearance
  • Private and public group options
Features
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Sup is a place to vent, express yourself, and talk about whatever's on your mind. Share what's going on in your life, join conversations, and connect with people who get it. Whether you've got something to get off your chest or just feel like posting, there's always something happening on Sup. **VENT ABOUT ANYTHING** Got something on your mind? Let it out. Talk about your day, relationships, frustrations, random thoughts, or whatever you're going through. Sometimes you just need somewhere to say it. **SAY IT YOUR WAY** Share posts, photos, GIFs, and voice notes. React to what others are saying, leave a reply, or start a conversation of your own. There's no right way to express yourself. **FIND YOUR COMMUNITY** Explore groups built around different interests, topics, and conversations. Join one that catches your attention or create your own. Make it public for everyone or private for your circle. **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Discover what people are talking about, follow interesting accounts, and keep up with replies and mentions. React with emojis and images, and turn on notifications for posts you don't want to miss. **TAKE A BREAK & PLAY** Need a distraction? Discover games you can play right inside Sup. Chase high scores, see how others did, and find your next favorite. **UNLOCK BADGES** Earn badges as you post, play, and explore. Some are easy to find. Others take a little effort. Pick your favorites and show them off on your profile. **MAKE SUP YOURS** Customize your profile with a photo, bio, and badges. Choose your favorite accent color, organize your groups, and keep personal posts private with Only Me. Whatever's on your mind, Sup is a place to let it out. **Say what's on your mind.**

Screenshots

Buzz4 screens
Sup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sup at none against Buzz's 10. Sup also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5K vs 1.5K). Buzz's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Buzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Sup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Buzz against 4.5 for Sup. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 51% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Sup every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Buzz versus Sup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzSup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings)4.5 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB49 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMapmate Interactive LimitedYoung Human, LLC

Customer experience

Buzz

All ratings1,486 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative46.8%

Sup

All ratings5,046 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative35.3%

User reviews

Buzz

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🙂 Fun to use
  • 🗺️ Useful map feature
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 🤝 Great for making friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • ⏳ Slow and laggy
  • 🔒 Difficult to create account
  • 💰 Too many paywalls
  • 🚫 Fake profiles and scams

Sup

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🤗 Helpful for mental health
  • 👍 Great community support
  • 📓 Useful journaling features
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/crashing
  • 🔍 Inability to create/access account
  • 💬 Limited response options
  • 🗓️ Lack of date/time tracking in journal
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/delete journal entries

Bugs and requests

Buzz

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • Verification problems
  • Notification bugs
  • Incompatibility with devices
  • Account deletion not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video calling
  • Increase swipe/message limits
  • Improve account deletion process
  • Enhance age verification
  • Add more customization options
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  • Improve chat room features

Sup

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Login/signup issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Calendar not showing old entries
  • Mood tracking inaccuracies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export journal data
  • Improve live chat/vent features
  • Allow custom response options
  • Implement reminders/notifications
  • Provide more mood/emotion customization

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Buzz

Subscriptions4
  • Mapbuzz Gold One Week Premium$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Gold Premium$19.991 Month
  • Mapbuzz Gold One Month Premium$29.991 Month
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  • Mapbuzz Gold Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
One-time6
  • Studio/Limelight$1.99
  • Studio/Limelight$2.99
  • Studio/Limelight$4.99
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  • Studio/Limelight$6.99
  • One Week Time Feature$9.99
  • Mapbuzz Gold Features$29.99
None

Sup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzz free?
Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sup free?
Sup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buzz or Sup?
Sup is rated higher. Buzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Sup averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.
Do Buzz or Sup have ads?
Neither Buzz nor Sup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzz or Sup?
Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sup every 6 days. Most recently, Buzz was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sup on November 11, 2026.

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