Comparison

Buzz vs Bong Buddies

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

Bong Buddies

Connect with like-minded individuals in your local area to share interests and discover new friendships. Join or create groups, find local events, and share your experiences with a community of enthusiasts. Meet new people and start connecting.

Highlights
  • Find local groups
  • Discover events
  • Connect with people
  • Share experiences
  • Meet new friends
Features
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Starting a Bong Buddies group is the perfect way to share your interests and spark new friendships. Join a local group to meet people, try something new, and find events hosted by bong lovers. “Swipe Right” to enter the right people in your circle. Share your stories and daily bong experiences with your buddies. Meet many cool people near you and start the party!

Screenshots

Buzz4 screens
Bong Buddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buzz at 50% against Bong Buddies's 0%. Bong Buddies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Bong Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Bong Buddies every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Buzz versus Bong Buddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzBong Buddies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB100 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMapmate Interactive LimitedSubhan Malik

Customer experience

Buzz

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

Bong Buddies

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Bong Buddies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Bong Buddies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzz free?
Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bong Buddies free?
Bong Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buzz or Bong Buddies have ads?
Neither Buzz nor Bong Buddies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzz or Bong Buddies?
Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bong Buddies every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buzz was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bong Buddies on October 9, 2026.

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