# Buzz vs Sup

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzz | Sup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196/reviews) | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sup-vent-and-express-yourself/id1241839696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mapmate Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493407194) | [Young Human, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/949340267) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-make-friends/id956545196)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mapbuzz Gold One Week Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Gold Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Mapbuzz Gold One Month Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Mapbuzz Gold Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Studio/Limelight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Studio/Limelight | $6.99 | one-time |
| One Week Time Feature | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mapbuzz Gold Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add video calling
- Increase swipe/message limits
- Improve account deletion process
- Enhance age verification
- Add more customization options


### Sup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sup-vent-and-express-yourself/id1241839696)

This social networking app provides a space to express yourself, share thoughts, and connect with others. Users can vent about anything, share posts, photos, and voice notes, and discover communities based on shared interests. It also features in-app games and customizable profiles.

**Highlights:** Vent about anything, Share posts, photos, GIFs, voice notes, Discover and create communities, In-app games, Unlock badges, Profile customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*